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Manual on Recurring Issues in Criminal Trials

Ruben Castillo
July 22, 2026

The Manual on Recurring Issues in Criminal Trials outlines the law governing many of the specific issues and procedural matters that arise frequently in criminal trials.

The Manual is divided into seven parts addressing the following major topics:

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Case Commentary: Leon v. Ruiz No. MO:19-CV-00293-RCG, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 43758 (W.D. Tex. Mar. 13, 2020)

James D. Garbolino
July 29, 2020

Defenses | General Denial

In this case, a father presented a prima facie case for the return of his child, but the mother waited until her opening statement at trial to present her affirmative defenses.

Holding

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