Yes but since the judge gave it short shrift and didn't want to discuss it further, it was filed to preserve the record but the judge wasn't interested in hearing any oral argument. That's my best guess as to how it played out.aezmvp said:Isn't that usually considered before the defense starts their case in chief? Asking the expert!aggiehawg said:Maybe they filed a written motion with judge before lunch?4stringAg said:
Yeah, a little unclear why the defense didn't file for the directed verdict.