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31 May 2007, 1:15 pm
This case might make a good student law review article.Defendant exercises his right to represent himself at his first criminal trial and makes various statements during closing argument that, let's say, are less than well-advised (e.g., are incriminating). [read post]
3 Feb 2009, 2:29 pm
But this opinion allows us to at least play one of our favorite games (and a reminder of law school exams): Fill in the blank.How do you think this one comes out: "Two versions of the facts were presented at trial: one told by the deputies who arrested defendant, and the other told by defendant. [read post]
15 Oct 2013, 3:18 pm
Justice Raye says in this case:  "[I]n the law of burglary what seems plausible often is not." [read post]
22 Oct 2019, 3:26 pm
  Fortunately, all that happened was that appellant was arrested and placed on probation.It's also a neat little appeal because it's one that's basically based on a law review article:  Northrop & Rosen's piece entitled “Kids Will be Kids: Time for a ‘Reasonable Child’ Standard for the Proof of Objective Mens Rea Elements. [read post]
29 Jan 2015, 3:36 pm
 Did the prosecutor mess things up by misstating the law during closing? [read post]
20 Feb 2017, 1:36 pm
They were apprehended by law enforcement before they could enter the dealer’s home. [read post]
3 Jun 2019, 4:32 am by INFORRM
The judgment follows the precedent set in Richard v BBC, that individuals investigated by law enforcement bodies have a reasonable expectation of privacy as a matter of general principle. [read post]
30 Sep 2013, 7:06 am by Nick Reo
Several of the papers in this series will be of interest to Turtle Talk readers, including a unique analysis of Lyng v. [read post]
2 Jun 2016, 12:04 pm
"  In 1923, the law was changed to prohibit carrying a dirk or dagger only if it was "concealed upon his person. [read post]
11 Apr 2024, 9:25 am by Eugene Volokh
Upon learning that Justice Mitchell was coming to campus, protesters prepared a written critique of his opinion, circulated it within the law school, and invited people to attend a competing event. [read post]
2 Jul 2013, 3:05 pm by Elie Mystal
Don’t look now, but Paula Deen is asking a fundamental question about the legal definition of racism… Continue reading »Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.Tags: Hollingsworth v. [read post]
25 Jun 2019, 4:27 pm
  Because maybe, depending on the facts, that counts as extortion.And you'll find yourself 75 years old, ineligible to practice law, unable to afford an attorney, and with a court-appointed lawyer for your second criminal trial. [read post]
10 May 2013, 12:42 pm
., stalking, domestic violence, etc.).However, if that's indeed the case, the law should be changed.Defendant tries to extort a job from someone by threatening him. [read post]
16 Mar 2021, 2:46 pm
A version of "Name That Tune" with respect to opinions from the California Court of Appeal would be to attempt to accurately and summarize the thing in as few sentences as possible.For this opinion from today, I can Name That Tune in a single sentence:The evidence isn't insufficient as a matter of law to keep someone detained as an SVP when he's a repeat child molester who forthrightly admits that he can't guarantee that he won't molest another child upon his… [read post]