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People v. Nelson

Citations

  • 43 Cal. 4th 1242
  • 78 Cal. Rptr. 3d 69
  • 185 P.3d 49
  • 2008 Cal. LEXIS 6853

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  • “Thus, the question of how probable it is that the defendant, not the database, is the source of the crime scene DNA remains relevant ... the rarity statistic addresses this question.”
  • investigative delay different from governmental delay used solely to gain tactical advantage over accused

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Judges: Chin

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