The exclusionary rule allows illegally obtained evidence to… The exclusionary rule allows illegally obtained evidence to be freely used in trial. Read Details
Jury instructions explain the law the jury must apply. Jury instructions explain the law the jury must apply. Read Details
Habeas corpus can challenge constitutional violations after… Habeas corpus can challenge constitutional violations after conviction. Read Details
Under California’s determinate sentencing system, most crime… Under California’s determinate sentencing system, most crimes are punished by: Read Details
The judge must give reasons when selecting the upper term in… The judge must give reasons when selecting the upper term in a determinate sentence. Read Details
Sentencing philosophies help explain why punishments differ… Sentencing philosophies help explain why punishments differ across cases. Read Details
A PSI often includes recommendations to the judge. A PSI often includes recommendations to the judge. Read Details
Aggravating factors generally reduce a sentencing range. Aggravating factors generally reduce a sentencing range. Read Details
A criminal jury in California must reach a unanimous verdict… A criminal jury in California must reach a unanimous verdict in felony cases. Read Details