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Oct. 24, 2013

Larry J. Goodman

Lawyers say Judge Larry Goodman has a 'law-and-order bent' but always exudes humanity.

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Larry J. Goodman
Alameda County (Oakland) Superior Court

By Laura Hautala

Daily Journal Staff Writer

OAKLAND - Alameda County Superior Court Judge Larry Goodman had gang violence in mind when he decided not to give a requested jury instruction during a 2003 murder trial. The proceeding weighed the actions of Daryl Randle, who committed homicide but claimed he did so because he believed his cousin's life was in danger.

The requested jury instruction was based on the theory of imperfect defense - that Randle... (continued)

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