Legal Opinion
People v. Woods
California Court of Appeal
Decided November 30, 2006No. B181412PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
BOLAND, J.
INTRODUCTION
Appellant Steven Woods challenges his narcotics convictions on various grounds, including prosecutorial misconduct and a violation of his right to compulsory process. We conclude the prosecutor engaged in multiple acts of prejudicial misconduct.
BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On the afternoon of September 6, 2003, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Officer Bruce Campbell saw appellant and three or four other men standing around outside. Campbell and his partner stopped and talked to the men. Campbell then hid in a nearby alley and watched appellant as he sat in…
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