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No. 24-227October Term 2024Decided Feb 24, 2025

Docket 24-227October Term 2024 (2024–2025)

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.

Case status

Current stage
Decided
Latest event
Decision released Feb 24, 2025
Case Accepted
Arguments
Decision ReleasedFeb 24, 2025
What it's about

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.

Question presented

Whether a trial court dismissal under state penal code constitutes an acquittal for double jeopardy purposes.

Case path

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

Area

Decided Supreme Court case

Grounding