RAPE: Conviction of SIWC of alcoholic affirmed over challenge to mens rea instructions and exclusion of testimony as to victim’s drinking and withdrawal symptoms… Parker affirmed. [Read more…]
Judge substitution, consolidated Informations
JUDGE SUBSTITUTION: Supervisory control granted reversing Grubich’s denial of substitution in convoluted case involving consolidation of 2 Informations… Order. [Read more…]
Intimidation, Deputy’s 404(b) testimony
INTIMIDATION: Challenges to Deputy’s 404(b) testimony for not being sua sponte stricken or followed with curative instruction waived for being raised first time on appeal… claim of ineffective assistance for not requesting curative instruction or striking testimony more appropriate for post-conviction… Best affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]
Intimidation, Deputy’s 404(b) testimony
INTIMIDATION: Challenges to Deputy’s 404(b) testimony for not being sua sponte stricken or followed with curative instruction waived for being raised first time on appeal… claim of ineffective assistance for not requesting curative instruction or striking testimony more appropriate for post-conviction… Best affirmed (memorandum). [Read more…]