Felony Murder Rule – An Update Case (California v. Garcia (9/2/22) 3DCA C093430)

By: Ray Hill, Professor Emeritus, Santa Rosa Junior College

     In August, I reported on a case decision reflecting legislative changes (SB 1437 – 2019) which amended the Felony Murder Rule (California v. Vang, LU Ref. #CAB00171, 8/5/22…

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Examining Custody Factors for the Purposes of Miranda (United States v. Zabel (2022) 6USCA 35 F 4th. 493)

"FROM THE CLASSROOM"
By Ray Hill, Professor Emeritus, Santa Rosa Junior College

“Its ‘402’ time, officer” - “Who Wins, You or Defense counsel”? Note: 402(b) E.C. – A pre-trial court hearing to determine the admissibility of an…

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Are vehicle searches Legal after finding ammunition on passenger?

By: Ray Hill, Professor Emeritus, Santa Rosa Junior College

     One of the rewards of teaching is having contact with past students.  Periodically, I get emails or phone calls about case law.  Most calls are just confirming, “Is what I…

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The Forfeiture of Drug Money

August 22, 2022
By Robert Phillips, Deputy District Attorney (Ret). 

The Forfeiture of Drug Money: 

When Dereck McClellan was found by police in his car in a South Carolina gas station, passed out, he got popped for public…

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To Be Liable for Murder 1st Under the Felony Murder Rule, the Perpetrator Must “Actually Cause” the Death of Another During the Course of the Predicate Crime

By: Ray Hill, Professor Emeritus, Santa Rosa Junior College

Special Message: Welcome Redlands Police Department (San Bernardino County) to LEGALUPDATES.COM. You are most welcome to comment or ask questions on any of my articles.…

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