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October 30, 2026
Ninth Circuit Rules on Coerced Witness Testimony and Qualified Immunity in Ciria Case                                                                                                              
Robert Phillips
Robert Phillips
| Ref # CAC10165
Ninth Circuit Rules on Coerced Witness Testimony and Qualified Immunity in Ciria Case                                                                                                              
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October 21, 2026
Ninth Circuit Upholds Stop of Fleeing Gunfire Suspect Located Behind Fence Based on Collective Police Knowledge                                                          
Robert Phillips
Robert Phillips
| Ref # CAC10169
Ninth Circuit Upholds Stop of Fleeing Gunfire Suspect Located Behind Fence Based on Collective Police Knowledge                                                          
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September 23, 2026
California Court Clarifies When a Warrant Is Required for a DUI Blood Draw From an Unconscious Driver                                                                              
Robert Phillips
Robert Phillips
| Ref # CAC10167
California Court Clarifies When a Warrant Is Required for a DUI Blood Draw From an Unconscious Driver                                                                              
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September 17, 2026
Jury Questions & Self-Defense: Appellate Court Reverses Second-Degree Murder Conviction                                                                                                          
Robert Phillips
Robert Phillips
| Ref # CAC10164
Jury Questions & Self-Defense: Appellate Court Reverses Second-Degree Murder Conviction                                                                                                          
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September 11, 2026
Proof of Force or Fear is Not Required for a Conviction for Attempted Robbery (211/664 P.C.)                                                                                                
Ray  Hill
Ray Hill
| Ref # CAC10163
Proof of Force or Fear is Not Required for a Conviction for Attempted Robbery (211/664 P.C.)                                                                                                
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September 02, 2026
A Perkins operation and the use of undercover agents   Miranda and an in-custody suspect’s invocation of the right to an attorney                  
Robert Phillips
Robert Phillips
| Ref # CAC10161
A Perkins operation and the use of undercover agents Miranda and an in-custody suspect’s invocation of the right to an attorney                  
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August 25, 2026
Sex Offenders Beware: New Ruling Affirms that Law Enforcement Can Access Your File-Sharing Platforms and Digital Fingerprints                              
Robert Phillips
Robert Phillips
| Ref # CAC10160
Sex Offenders Beware: New Ruling Affirms that Law Enforcement Can Access Your File-Sharing Platforms and Digital Fingerprints                              
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August 20, 2026
Case Alert: Defendant Challenges Conviction of Possessing a Knife Under the Second Amendment. How’d That Work for Him?                                        
Ray  Hill
Ray Hill
| Ref # CAC10158
Case Alert: Defendant Challenges Conviction of Possessing a Knife Under the Second Amendment. How’d That Work for Him?                                        
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August 03, 2026
New Appeal Ruling Discusses Proof Needed for a Felony Receiving of a Large-Capacity Magazine Beyond Mere Possession                                                  
Ray  Hill
Ray Hill
| Ref # CAC10156
New Appeal Ruling Discusses Proof Needed for a Felony Receiving of a Large-Capacity Magazine Beyond Mere Possession                                                  
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