California Criminal Practice, Motions, Jury Instructions and Sentencing is a thorough reference that contains all forms commonly used in the daily practice of criminal law. It includes:
- Commentary and authorities cited after each form
- Supplemental jury instructions that might be missing from standard instructions
- Detailed instructions for serving and filing
- Instructions on arrest and release procedure
- Treatment of proceedings before trial, preparations for trial, and pretrial motions
- Treatment of proceedings during trial, after trial, and in particular cases
- Particular cases include sex crimes, gang cases, and mental defense cases
- Chapters added on diversion, physical evidence, and evidence in trial (Crawford)
- Sentencing volumes updated regarding three strikes (Prop 36), realignment (Prop 47), and enhancements (including for sex and gang offenses)
- Research references are found at the end of the forms under the heading Notes to Form
- Developments in cell phone records and the motions, declarations, points, and authorities relating to them
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