Reference no: EM133465190
The defendant is charged with being a felon knowingly possessing a firearm, specifically a pipe bomb made of carbon dioxide cartridges, in [-2]. Before trial, the defense moves to preclude the testimony of Warden, a former friend of the defendant. At the hearing on the motion, the following happens:
Defendant: Your honor, this is our motion to preclude the testimony of Warden, an acquaintance of my client about 20 years ago. Based on the prosecution's pretrial disclosures, we believe Warden will testify that sometime between [-11] and [-7], he saw my client in possession of pipe bombs and carbon dioxide cartridges. We object to this anticipated testimony and ask that it be precluded.
Judge: What's the basis for your objection?
1. What objections and motions should be made?
2. What are the best arguments to support the objections?
3. What are the best arguments to oppose the objections?
4. What are the proper rulings?
5. How else could these issues have been resolved?