What About Double Jeopardy? Decision May Send Murder Defendant Back for 3rd Trial After 2 Mistrials

By Robert Phillips  
Deputy District Attorney (ret.)  

Fifth Amendment Double Jeopardy Clause 

A criminal case dismissed due to insufficient evidence to convict may not be refiled under the Fifth Amendment’s double jeopardy…

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November Ballot Initiative to Amend Prop. 47 is in the Signature Gathering Stage; Deadline Looms

Ballot Initiative Update  
“The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act” – A Ballot Initiative to Amend Prop. 47 is in the Signature Gathering Stage 

By Ray Hill 
Professor Emeritus, Santa Rosa Junior College …

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Legislative Update: Bills in the California Legislature Related to Fourth, Fifth and Eighth Amendments

Bills in the California Legislature Related to the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth Amendments  This is an update to the California Legislative Update (9/26/23) – LU Ref.# CAB00221. 

By Ray Hill 
Professor Emeritus, Santa Rosa Junior College…

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A Pro Subscribers Exclusive: Your Essential Guide to the Fourth Amendment and Search and Seizure. (TABLE OF CONTENTS)

Important note: Due to its size you must download the Full Update and Table of Contents separately.  To download the Full Update (2177 pages) please scroll up to the green highlighted box and click on the download button.   This will only be…

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