California Supreme Court· 11/25/1991

People v. Edwards

Citations

819 P.2d 436
54 Cal. 3d 787
1 Cal. Rptr. 2d 696
91 Daily Journal DAR 14485
1991 Cal. LEXIS 5854

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stating that a defendant in a crim inal case may not introduce hearsay evidence for the purpose of testifying while avoiding cross-examination
noting that “a certain minimum period of time” for waiting and watching had never been required, only a period of time “not insubstantial”
finding that victim impact evidence relates to aggravating factor of circumstances of offense
noting that “a certain minimum period of time” for waiting and watching had never been required, only a period of time “not insubstan- tial”
upholding death sentence despite defendant’s absence because of oral and written waiver
upholding death sentence despite defendant's absence because of oral and written waiver

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Judges: Arabian, Kennard, Mosk

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