The judge based his ruling on a 1986 State Court of Appeals decision calling for a reversal of a conviction whenever the prosecution withholds evidence.

Quick's attorney now contends that the prosecution withheld important investigative material from the defence (which the prosecution adamantly denies).

Later, the conviction of the two men was overturned by information indicating that the prosecution had withheld important information from the defense.

A federal grand jury is investigating whether the prosecution withheld information from the defense and deceived the jury.

Such arguments may involve allegations that the prosecution withheld evidence or knowingly permitted false testimony.

They also cited the defense team's assertion that the prosecution had improperly withheld the police sketch.

The prosecution had withheld a written statement by Boblit confessing that he had committed the act of killing by himself.

These included the requirement that the prosecution not withhold favorable evidence from the accused.

He was freed from death row when it was determined that the prosecution had withheld significant exculpatory evidence and impeachment evidence.

His supporters claimed that the prosecution withheld this evidence at trial.