Claiming his original attorneys were inexperienced and practically guaranteed his conviction, lawyers for Richard Ramirez asked the California Supreme Court to grant a new trial to the "Night Stalker," who was convicted of killing 13 women in Los Angeles in 1984 and 1985.
(1) Yes. His original lawyers were incompetent.
(2) No. He received adequate counsel.
(3) Undecided
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But prosecutors argue that Ramirez received adequate representation, given the "overwhelming" evidence of his guilt. "Our position is that Ramirez received constitutionally adequate assistance of counsel," Deputy Attorney General Margaret Maxwell said.
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Should Richard Ramirez Be Granted a New Trial?(1) Yes. His original lawyers were incompetent.
(2) No. He received adequate counsel.
(3) Undecided
Case Background and Current Updates:
Profile -Richard Ramirez - The Night Stalker