Can information about a case be made public before trial?
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Can information about a case be made public before trial?
Asked on August 4, 2012 under Criminal Law, Maine
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Absence the issuance of a "gag order" issued by the trial court in a criminal matter, either side in a criminal matter can make statements about a matter to the press or the public in general before trial. As a practical matter, such is not a wise idea.
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