I never watched Parks & Rec, only knew of Offerman from the memes. I was also surprised to learn he was progressive. On an unrelated note, his role in HBO’s The Last of Us was great!

After the conviction, but naturally before sentencing.

IAAL, however, I don’t practice in the USA.

Although infrequent, witnesses for the prosecution can be called back if the presiding judge allows reopening of the prosecution’s case.

See in the USA: https://katzjustice.com/when-may-a-prosecutor-reopen-the-case-in-chief/

That’s why I tend to agree with Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world. The order should continue to be enforced until the end of the trial.

The Shawshank Redemption