Monthly Archives: August 2011

Sixth Amendment Right To Confrontation And Forensic Reports

United States Supreme Court, Bullcoming v. New Mexico 2011 WL 2472799                         Decided June 23, 2011 Issue: whether the Confrontation Clause permits the prosecution to introduce a forensic laboratory report containing a testimonial … Continue reading

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Speedy Trial Time Under CPL § 30.30 Tolled When Defendant In Federal Custody In Another State

People v. Mungro 2011 NY Slip Op 05584                                                                 … Continue reading

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Five Minute Time Limitation On Voir Dire Reversible Error Given The Complexity Of The Case.

New York Court of Appeals People v. Steward 2011 NY Slip Op 04716                       Decided June 7, 2011 Issue: Whether the trial court abused its discretion in imposing a five … Continue reading

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