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
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- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Mar 31, 2026
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