Villarreal v. Texas · ¶65

When a defendant's testimony cannot be completed by the end of a trial day, the situation is somewhat different. Some things remain the same: Because of its centrality, the defendant's testimony is very likely still the top priority. Accordingly, counsel's incentive to improve that testimony will remain strong. But because they will have more time, the likelihood that the attorney and client will also seek to discuss matters unrelated to the defendant's testimony will be greater. And particularly if the defendant's testimony is anticipated to fnish before the end of the next trial day, the attorney and client might need to discuss other defense witnesses who will follow the defendant on the stand, as well as any rebuttal witnesses the prosecution might call.

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