State v. Moody’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “While a defendant clearly has the right to prepare for trial without undue burden, the legislative pronouncement about the identity of a victim of a sex offense is of substantial importance as well. Although Defendant’s appellate counsel presents the option that Defendant receive a redacted copy of discovery materials, a review of the appellate record suggests that Defendant’s trial counsel did not make such a request. Defendant’s appellate attorney argues that the district attorney had the responsibility to redact the material, but La. R.S. 46:1844(W)(l)(b) imposes a like duty on counsel for any party, including the defendant. Furthermore, in order to obtain relief for a discovery violation, a defendant must‘show prejudice. State v. Thompson, 44,176 (La.App.2d Cir.5/13/09), 12 So.3d 1002 . Defendánt has failed to show any prejudice from the procedure employed. His counsel had access to all discovery materials and was allowed to show the materials to Defendant and to discuss them with Defendant in preparation for trial. The appellate record does not state whether Defendant and his counsel took advantage of this available procedure. Although Defendant may choose to explore a remedy further through post-conviction relief, the appellate record does not entitle Defendant to a reversal on appeal. •”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Johnson