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Criminal appeals.
Recent California and federal decisions on criminal appeals, what each one holds, and what it means for a case on appeal. Written by Yisrael Gelb.
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Criminal appeals
Counsel, not the defendant, decides whether he testifies at a competency hearing: People v. Lackey-Garcia
Does a defendant have a right to testify at a competency hearing over counsel's objection? The Third District says no, following People v. Bell.
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