Focus (Forum & Focus)
Jun. 21, 2008
A Fair Shake - Even for the Worst of the Worst
As several recent cases demonstrate, although the subject matter cases involving lews acts can be quite inflammatory, courts give careful consideration to both the factual and legal issues raised on appeal, writes Laurie L. Levenson. - Focus Column
By Laurie L. Levenson
This article appears on Page 7
Nobody likes a child molester. But that does not mean they always lose. Recently, the California appellate courts have issued several decisions that give child molesters, and others charged with lewd acts, partial victories in their cases. As these cases demonstrate, although the subject matter of these cases can be quite inflammatory, courts give...
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