DUI: Exculpatory evidence claim rejected… independent blood test not clearly requested… alleged perjury by officer as to patrol car seat belt policy not material to criminal case, and no evidence of perjury… Moses affirmed (IOR I-3(d)). [Read more…]
Disorderly conduct, single hearer, fighting words
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Sufficient evidence that Defendants disturbed peace by directing racial epithet toward single person from their car on public street (Cmts requiring more than single person inaccurate)… “spic bastard” fighting words, not constitutionally protected… Todd affirmed. [Read more…]
DUI/prosecutorial conduct
DUI/PROSECUTORIAL CONDUCT: Defendant not deprived of fair trial by Prosecutor’s comments in voir dire and closing… [Read more…]
Criminal mischief, parking lot/road rage
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Claims of destruction of exculpatory evidence (school videos, officers’ notes), improper limitation on cross rejected in parking lot/road rage case… misdemeanor conviction affirmed… Watters affirmed (IOR I-3(d)(v)). [Read more…]