People v. Smith

Supreme Court of California · Decided 1983-03-21

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Opinion MOSK, J. The sole issue to be determined here is whether the People may appeal from a legally erroneous dismissal based on a postmistrial plea of former jeopardy. Defendant was tried on a charge of murder. (Pen. Code, § 187.) The court instructed the jury on the offenses of second d…

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