Administrative/Regulatory
Apr. 30, 2005
Context, Atmosphere Figure In Determining Misconduct
Focus Column - Litigation - By Michael Paul Thomas - Attorney misconduct during trial has been defined as a dishonest act, or an attempt by an attorney to persuade the court or jury by use of deceptive or reprehensible methods. People v. Chojnacky , 8 Cal.3d 759 (1973). It also has been defined as the disregard of the rules of evidence or procedure for the purpose and with the effect of prejudicing the adverse party's claim or defense before the jury.
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