Sellars v. City of Los Angeles

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• \We reject appellant's assertion that a trial judge is obligated to give a cautionary instruction on its own initiative.\
• defendant fatally shot one victim during robbery, and also shot the victim's mother
• defendant fatally shot one victim during robbery, and also shot the victim's mother
• the defendant killed one person and injured another while robbing a bar
• Mere fact that a statement was taken from a defendant before he was taken before a magistrate does not warrant reversal; the defendant has the burden of proof to show that the delay caused him prejudice
• Mere fact that a statement was taken from a defendant before he was taken before a magistrate does not warrant reversal; the defendant has the burden of proof to show that the delay caused him prejudice

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