SCOTUS
In Powell v. Alabama (1932) SCOTUS held these indigent "boys" had the right to adequate legal counsel in a capital case.
Who are the Scottsboro boys?
This member of the "Dream Team" showed he had the right DNA to be a defense lawyer when he co-founded the Innocence Project.
Who is Barry Scheck?
3 strikes and you're out. Unless the D.A. charges this enhancement, then one strike can get you 25-Life.
What is PC 667.61?
This type of plea should be approached with caution, as it can result in decades of civil commitment, even if the client is "Not Guilty!"
What is an NGI plea?
This one year program, with a military structure, in Brisbane, CA caters to men and is widely known in the Jail. Oftentimes, clients will sign up for this on their own.
What is the Jericho Project?
Justice Frankfurter first put this dangerously tasty doctrine on the map in Nardone v. United States (1939), holding that evidence obtained from warrantless wiretaps was inadmissible in a criminal proceeding.
What is fruit of the poisonous tree?
This famous defender of Leopold and Loeb made a monkey out of William Jennings Bryan in the Scopes trial.
Who is Clarence Darrow?
"Hey, my celly told me about this awesome law! He says I can get early parole if I sign up for this fire camp. I can get fire camp if I'm not a 290, arsonist or have a history of escape by force."
- (What law is this client talking about)
What is prop 57?
Sure, you're client was pulled over for a DUI and blew a .21, but she was running away from an abusive boyfriend. You may have this defense.
What is Necessity?
This program in Chico, CA provides 6 months residential treatment involving work therapy, 12 step recovery coursework, and classes in chemical dependency anger management and addiction to over 200 individuals annually.
What is the Adult Rehabilitation Program - Salvation Army Chico?
This Florida man's habeas petition trumpeted across the land. It was music to the ears of many indigent defendants.
It wasn't Johnny Cochran who made O.J. try on the glove. It was an unforced error by this prosecutor.
Who is Christopher Darden?
"Hey, I don't wanna plead to this felony for possession while I'm a 290. I want that thing, PC1000. Can I get it?"
What is, sure if you don't have a felony within the last five years?
It is a misnomer that these snacks were the cause of Dan White's murderous rampage. Actually, the defense attorney just argued their consumption was an indicator of their, normally fitness focused, client's depression.
What are Twinkies?
This man is the director of legal services at the Far Northern Regional Center, and is a key contact for our developmentally disabled clients in the area.
Who is Dave Burrell?
What is Arizona?
The only elected P.D. in the state of California is in this city.
What is San Francisco?
"Good news! You're under 26, so you may qualify for this program that provides options for early parole."
What is the Youthful Offender Program?
These are the three necessary elements of self-defense according to CAL CRIM 3470.
What are:
Rx belief of imminent danger of bodily injury or unlawful touching of self or someone else.
D rx believed the immediate use of force was necessary to defend against that danger.
D used no more force than reasonably necessary to defend against the danger.
This organization began a program focusing on Misdemeanant defendants in Shasta County in 2019.
What is Hill Country Health and Wellness Center?
*Sniff, this case held drug dogs don't require a warrant to do their thing.
What is Illinois v. Caballes (2004)?
This "True Believer" has won not guilty verdicts in the Ted Binion shooting case, and Huey P. Newton's murder trial. But, he occasionally finds himself on the wrong side of the law because of his unwillingness to pay taxes.
Who is Tony Serra?
This program allows an offender to do community service in lieu of custody time, it is especially good for out of county clients?
What is the adult work program?
These factors are considered when elevating a DUI where death results to a 2nd degree murder charge.
(3/4 gets points)
What are:
- Pre-drinking intent to drive
- High BAC
- Aware of the hazards of DUI
- Some evidence of bad driving
This penal code section allows a judge to grant misdemeanor diversion over the prosecutor's objection.
What is PC 1001.95?