California Supreme Court
Sep. 4, 2014
State high court speaks with one voice on State Bar issues, less so on others
The state high court justices' overall rate of disagreement continued its slow increase. Justices dissented in 20 cases this term, up from 14 two years ago. The number of 4-3 decisions also doubled from two years ago, from three to six.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The state Supreme Court started its 2012-13 term with a blockbuster case: whether an undocumented immigrant could be admitted to the State Bar. It ended with another: whether a defendant's silence prior to receiving a Miranda warning can be used to prosecute him. Yes and yes, the court ruled. Altogether, the court spoke with one voice on questions involving the State Bar. An undocumented immigrant can pract...
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