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California Courts of Appeal
Sep. 7, 2018
Appellate panels reverse life terms as case law evolves
An evolution of case law led to the vacating of two life sentences, according to opinions filed by two appellate panels Thursday. The cases have been remanded to the superior courts, one for resentencing and one for a new trial.
An evolution of case law led to the vacating of two life sentences, according to opinions filed by two appellate panels Thursday. The cases have been remanded to the superior courts, one for resentencing and one for a new trial.
The 4th District Court of Appeal vacated the special circumstances of a man serving a life sentence under the felony murder rule. In re Stephen Bennett, 2018 DJDAR 8994 (Cal. App. 4th Dist. Sept. 5, ...
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