California · Penal Code

PEN §1254: Upon the argument of the appeal, if the offense is punishable with death, two counsel must be heard on each side, if they require it.

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This statute prescribes procedural rules for appellate arguments: capital cases require two counsel per side if requested; other cases allow the court to limit argument to one counsel per side.

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Upon the argument of the appeal, if the offense is punishable with death, two counsel must be heard on each side, if they require it. In any other case the Court may, in its discretion, restrict the argument to one counsel on each side.

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