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title: What Is the Role of Evidence in San Diego Felony Defense?
slug: evidence-role-felony-defense
article_type: Help Article
keywords: evidence, felony defense, criminal trial
url: https://www.sandiegocriminalattorneys.org/blog/2024/august/san-diego-ca-crime-rate-latest-statistics/
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Evidence is crucial in felony defense cases, influencing probable cause determinations, trial outcomes, and plea negotiations. Defense attorneys scrutinize prosecution evidence for weaknesses and may present exculpatory or mitigating evidence to support the client. Comprehensive evidence review is integral to a robust defense strategy.