Penal Code section 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. In any other case the Court may, in its discretion, restrict the argument to one counsel on each side.

Source: Section 1254, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1254. (accessed May 19, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1254

Original Source: Section 1254, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1254. (last accessed May 12, 2025).