Browse 4 totality of the circumstances test cases decided by California Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Mental illness doesn't automatically invalidate waiver of counsel, CA Supreme Court rules
People v. Faial, decided by California Supreme Court on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's waiver of their right to couns...
Mental Health Doesn't Automatically Invalidate Right to Counsel Waiver
People v. Choyce, decided by California Supreme Court on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's waiver of their right to coun...
California Supreme Court Upholds Admissibility of Confession
People v. Barrett, decided by California Supreme Court on June 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's decision, holding that the def...
Fourth Amendment: Excessive Force Claims Against City of Oakland
Whitehead v. City of Oakland, decided by California Supreme Court on May 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Whitehead, sued the City of Oakland for alleged violations of his ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 totality of the circumstances test cases from California Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4.
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