New Mexico criminal defense attorney John W. Day joins Court TV to break down the high-stakes legal gamble in the attempted drowning case involving Cole Goldberg. Goldberg is being charged with attempted second-degree murder after an alleged attack on his former girlfriend, Caroline Schwitzsky, during the 2022 Boca Bash boating party.
Goldberg reportedly rejected a plea deal that would have required just six months in county jail and a 500-word written apology. Instead, he’s taking the case to trial, risking a much harsher sentence if convicted.
John explains why defendants sometimes turn down favorable plea offers, the strategic thinking behind choosing a trial, but ultimately how this choice is a huge risk.
