Upon the argument of the appeal, if the offense is punishable with death, two counsel must be heard on each side, if they require it. In any other case the Court may, in its discretion, restrict the argument to one counsel on each side.
Cal. Penal Code § 1254
Argument of the Appeal
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 6 Cal. 3d 484 - People v. Medina (1972)
Most recently applied in 120 Cal. App. 3d 877 - People v. Pacini (June 1981)
Enacted 1872.
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