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The dispute is whether a superior court can consider grand jury testimony in deciding if a defendant meets the criteria for resentencing under SB 1437 and subsequent amending legislation, which narrowed liability under the felony murder and the natural and probable consequences doctrines. Ocobachi (2024) 105 Cal.App.5th
Racial Justice Act grant-and-transfer The court granted a district attorney’s petition for review in People v. Quintero (2024) 107 Cal.App.5th There hasn’t been a straight grant since February 26. There also weren’t many highlights, but here are some. Section 1170.1(c) and 1170.1, in denying compassionate release.
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