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Docket 24-227

John Kevin Woodward, Petitioner v. California, et al.

The petitioner sought review of a California court decision regarding whether a trial court dismissal under state penal code constitutes an acquittal for double jeopardy purposes. The Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari, leaving the lower court's ruling in place.

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Appeal from
Court of Appeal of California, Sixth Appellate District
Decision released
Feb 24, 2025

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Decision ReleasedFeb 24, 2025

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