A Look Back: Why Was Lori Vallow And Chad Daybell's Trial Severed?
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A Look Back: Why Was Lori Vallow And Chad Daybell's Trial Severed?
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A judge may split a trial between two defendants for several reasons. One common reason is that the defendants have different levels of involvement in the alleged crime, and it...
show moreAnother reason why a judge may split a trial between two defendants is if there is a conflict of interest between them. For instance, if one defendant wishes to plead guilty and cooperate with the prosecution while the other wishes to contest the charges, it may not be appropriate to try them together, as their interests may be diametrically opposed.
Additionally, a judge may split a trial if the evidence against one defendant is substantially stronger than the evidence against the other. In such cases, trying them together could lead to confusion and unfairly prejudice the jury against the weaker defendant.Ultimately, the decision to split a trial between two defendants depends on the specific circumstances of the case and is left to the judge's discretion. The judge will weigh various factors, including the interests of justice, fairness to the defendants, and the need for an efficient and orderly trial process.
In this episode, we take a look at Judge Boyce decision to split the trial between Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell and what might have motivated him to do so.
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Cult mom Lori Vallow will be tried separately from husband Chad Daybell | Daily Mail Online
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