[erton1]

In cases where some type of physical evidence is an issue in a case, forensics experts are normally retained to test the evidence,whether it is hand writing or bullets. Believe it or not, it is sometimes easier to get an expert if you are a court appointed att'y rather than retained, because all you have to do is petition the court for the authority and funds, and I never had a judge turn down my request for fear that a denial creates reversible error prior to trial, which is the last thing he wants. When retained, you have to get the expert fee from the client, which is problematic at times, or even convince the client of the necessity of the expert.

[Iwo Jima]

Interesting. Does it appear to you that these defense attorneys were retained and not appointed? That's how it appeared to me.

[Sue Bob]

erton1,

I sent you a personal e-mail. I don't know if you got it and just didn't want to reply. If I was too presumptuous in it , I apologize. If you didn't get it, please let me know.