Judges and Judiciary
Jul. 7, 2009
Jury Instructions Showdown Is Brewing Over Assault Case
A showdown is brewing between an appellate justice and a defense lawyer who both serve on a statewide committee that oversees California criminal jury instructions.
By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer SAN FRANCISCO - A showdown is brewing between an appellate justice and a criminal defense lawyer who both serve on a statewide committee that oversees California criminal jury instructions. Justice Sandra L. Margulies of the 1st District Court of Appeal chairs the Judicial Council's Advisory Committee on Criminal Jury Instructions. She wrote a published opinion last month defending instructions that led to...
Daily Journal Staff Writer SAN FRANCISCO - A showdown is brewing between an appellate justice and a criminal defense lawyer who both serve on a statewide committee that oversees California criminal jury instructions. Justice Sandra L. Margulies of the 1st District Court of Appeal chairs the Judicial Council's Advisory Committee on Criminal Jury Instructions. She wrote a published opinion last month defending instructions that led to...
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