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Criminal

Jun. 4, 2010

Attorney Told Client to Accept Plea

Danny Davis made his name as an indefatigable criminal defense lawyer who beat back heinous charges against an accused child molester. Now, a case he wrongly bet would take hardly any effort could tarnish his record.

By Evan George

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - Danny Davis made his name as an indefatigable criminal defense lawyer who beat back heinous charges against an accused child molester during the longest-running criminal trial in U.S. history.

Now, a case he wrongly bet would take hardly any effort could tarnish his record, with experts saying he could face state bar review of his actions.

That case, in buco...

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