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This document is a court transcript from March 23, 2022, capturing a dialogue between a judge and an attorney, Mr. Shechtman. They discuss the constitutional effectiveness of Mr. Parse's counsel, the Brune firm, with Mr. Shechtman affirming that the defense was 'very solid' despite some potential areas for improvement. The conversation also touches on legal strategy, mentioning another lawyer, Barry Berke, and the implications of the double jeopardy clause.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Mr. Parse | Client/Defendant |
Mentioned as the subject of a discussion about the constitutional effectiveness of his counsel.
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| THE COURT | Judge |
A speaker in the transcript, questioning Mr. Shechtman about legal matters related to Mr. Parse's case.
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| MR. SHECHTMAN | Attorney |
A speaker in the transcript, providing his legal opinion on the defense provided to Mr. Parse.
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| Barry Berke | Cross-examiner/Attorney |
Praised by Mr. Shechtman as a 'great cross-examiner' in the context of Mr. Parse's trial.
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| Juror No. 1 | Juror |
Mentioned in relation to 'alleged deficiencies' by the Brune firm, Mr. Parse's counsel.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Brune firm | Law firm |
Identified as Mr. Parse's counsel, whose effectiveness is being discussed.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | Court reporting agency |
Listed at the bottom of the transcript as the entity that recorded the proceedings.
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Timeline (2 events)
2022-03-23
A discussion between a judge and an attorney regarding the effectiveness of counsel in a past trial.
Courtroom
Relationships (2)
The document states the Brune firm was 'Parse's counsel'.
Their interaction as judge and attorney during a court proceeding as documented in the transcript.
Key Quotes (4)
"Other than the alleged deficiencies by the Brune firm regarding Juror No. 1, was Parse's counsel otherwise constitutionally effective?"Source
— THE COURT
(Questioning Mr. Shechtman about the overall performance of Mr. Parse's legal team.)
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"I came away from that trial thinking, boy, that Barry Berke is a great cross-examiner."Source
— MR. SHECHTMAN
(Reflecting on the trial and praising the skill of a specific lawyer.)
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"It was very solid defense by a group of very good lawyers. So, that one's easy for me."Source
— MR. SHECHTMAN
(Responding to the Court's question about whether the defense was constitutionally adequate.)
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"If we get an acquittal the great thing about the double jeopardy clause is it's over."Source
— MR. SHECHTMAN
(Explaining a potential strategic legal decision by a lawyer to not raise an issue with a judge.)
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Case 2:20-cr-00033-RBS Document 1643-20 Filed 03/23/22 Page 696 of 1717
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1 going to win. We're going to have a sentencing in January and
2 not a trial in the spring. But I don't think you can read that
3 much into it, and I don't think that in fairness to Mr. Parse
4 the record supports that. But I understand your Honor's views
5 on the matter. I can't say more.
6 THE COURT: Other than the alleged deficiencies by the
7 Brune firm regarding Juror No. 1, was Parse's counsel otherwise
8 constitutionally effective?
9 MR. SHECHTMAN: Look, I've never read a trial record
10 where I didn't say I wish they would have preserved that issue,
11 I wish they would have made that argument, I think that
12 cross-examination could have been stronger. I came away from
13 that trial thinking, boy, that Barry Berke is a great
14 cross-examiner.
15 If you asked me was it constitutionally adequate, you
16 bet. It was very solid defense by a group of very good
17 lawyers. So, that one's easy for me.
18 THE COURT: Can you think of any circumstance where a
19 Court could find both a waiver to an impartial jury and
20 effective assistance of counsel?
21 MR. SHECHTMAN: Yes. I think. The simplest one is if
22 it really was a strategic decision, take the most blatant case,
23 the lawyer said to themselves free bite at the apple, don't
24 tell the judge. If we get an acquittal the great thing about
25 the double jeopardy clause is it's over. That is a waiver
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
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1 going to win. We're going to have a sentencing in January and
2 not a trial in the spring. But I don't think you can read that
3 much into it, and I don't think that in fairness to Mr. Parse
4 the record supports that. But I understand your Honor's views
5 on the matter. I can't say more.
6 THE COURT: Other than the alleged deficiencies by the
7 Brune firm regarding Juror No. 1, was Parse's counsel otherwise
8 constitutionally effective?
9 MR. SHECHTMAN: Look, I've never read a trial record
10 where I didn't say I wish they would have preserved that issue,
11 I wish they would have made that argument, I think that
12 cross-examination could have been stronger. I came away from
13 that trial thinking, boy, that Barry Berke is a great
14 cross-examiner.
15 If you asked me was it constitutionally adequate, you
16 bet. It was very solid defense by a group of very good
17 lawyers. So, that one's easy for me.
18 THE COURT: Can you think of any circumstance where a
19 Court could find both a waiver to an impartial jury and
20 effective assistance of counsel?
21 MR. SHECHTMAN: Yes. I think. The simplest one is if
22 it really was a strategic decision, take the most blatant case,
23 the lawyer said to themselves free bite at the apple, don't
24 tell the judge. If we get an acquittal the great thing about
25 the double jeopardy clause is it's over. That is a waiver
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
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