MENTAL COMMITMENT supported by testimony other than hearsay of husband… McElyea affirmed. [Read more…]
Partner strangulation, expert definitions, dozing juror
PARTNER STRANGULATION: Conviction affirmed over objections to expert definitions of strangulation and phone-checking/dozing juror… Brown affirmed. [Read more…]
PFMA, wine throwing, dynamite instruction
PFMA conviction affirmed over challenge to sufficiency of evidence as to alleged wine throwing and dynamite instruction… J. Brown affirmed (IOR I-3(c)). [Read more…]
Probation search, outbuilding rented from probationer
PROBATION SEARCH improperly extended to outbuilding rented by Defendant from probationer… conviction of possession of relic opium bottle reversed… J. Brown reversed. [Read more…]
Exploitation of older person, 2017 law unconstitutional
EXPLOITATION OF OLDER PERSON: 2017 version of statute is unconstitutionally vague for allowing one to be charged if he or she accepts a gift from a parent older than 65… charge against daughter dismissed… H. Brown. [Read more…]
Mental commitment, no waiver of presence at hearing
MENTAL COMMITMENT: Person who refused to attend hearing improperly found to have waived right to be present, commitment reversed… J. Brown reversed (IOR I-3(c)). [Read more…]