Expert testimony based on nontestifying expert's statements doesn't violate Confrontation Clause
California Supreme Court · 2026-04-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
People v. Bertsch and Hronis, decided by California Supreme Court on April 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's right to confron...
Shield Law's 'Confidential Informant' Exception Does Not Apply to Outtakes
California Court of Appeal · 2025-06-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
Sacramento Television Stations Inc. v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on June 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The dispute centered on whether a "confidential informan...