Posts In Violent Crimes

California Appellate Court Discusses “Kill Zone Theory” in Recent Attempted Homicide Case Sep 17

Earlier this year, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a California attempted murder case discussing the ...

Can Race Play a Legitimate Role in the California Jury Selection Process? Jul 12

When a California criminal defendant’s case goes to trial, which of the potential jurors are ultimately selected to serve on a ...

California High Court Holds Double Jeopardy Clause Bars the Prosecution from Retrying Case on Greater Charge After Mistrial May 28

The California Supreme Court recently decided an interesting case discussing how the double jeopardy clause is implicated after a ...

California Court Rejects Defendant’s Request for Complete Self-Defense Instruction May 20

In May 2019, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a California homicide case discussing whether the trial court ...