Alanna D. Coopersmith Criminal Law Blog

California Supreme Court and the Nicole Brown Hearsay Rule

Friday, May 18, 2012 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

The California Supreme Court calls into question the constitutionality of the Nicole Brown Simpson to the hearsay rule. In murder case, finds application of that section a violation of the defendant's right to confront the witnesses against him under the Sixth Amendment.... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

Can you get the ******** on tape?

Thursday, May 10, 2012 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

It may be a felony offense in California to tape record a conversation without consent of all parties.... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

Supreme Court OKs Strip Searches

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

US Supreme Court upholds indiscriminate strip searches of all new detainees in county jail.... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

GPS Tracking Devices Violate Privacy Right

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

Important Fourth Amendment case. GPS tracking device surreptitiously installed on car struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

Domestic Violence Prosecutions

Friday, January 13, 2012 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

See my blog about San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi and domestic violence. ... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

Eyewitness Identification

Monday, December 19, 2011 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

Mistaken eyewitness identification is carefully examined in New Jersey Supreme Court case that may be influential even here in California.... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

Pepper spraying protesters at UC Davis

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

Pepper spray of peaceful protesters at UC Davis may be excessive force and a violation of California criminal law.... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

The Killer of "the King of Pop"

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

Conrad Murray guilty of killing Michael Jackson. Find out the elements of involuntary manslaughter under California law.... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law

SF Supervisor Proposes Tax Break for Hiring of Felons

Thursday, October 20, 2011 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

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Topic: Criminal Law

Troy Davis: the Face of the Death Penalty

Sunday, September 25, 2011 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

The execution of Troy Davis puts a spotlight on the morality of the death penalty.... Read More
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Topic: Criminal Law
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