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Criminal law — Driving under influence — Evidence 

Jan 05th, 2024 in by admin

Criminal law -- Driving under influence -- Evidence -- Positive test for cannabis metabolite -- Reference to cannabis metabolite is excluded -- State may move for reconsideration if it can establish, through expert testimony, that metabolite could have affected defendant…


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Criminal law — Competency to stand trial — Detention pending competency determination 

Jan 02nd, 2024 in by admin

Criminal law -- Competency to stand trial -- Detention pending competency determination -- Court is authorized to hold defendant in custody pending competency determination where experts have been appointed to evaluate defendant before competency hearing, but defendant will not submit…


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