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People v. Ruiz

Ruling by

Therese M. Stewart

Lower Court

San Mateo County Superior Court

Lower Court Judge

John L. Grandsaert
Prosecution cannot prove 'corpus delicti' by relying exclusively on extrajudicial statements, confessions, or admissions of defendant because independent evidence showing harm is required.



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Judge Profile

Therese M. Stewart
Aug. 27, 2015

Therese M. Stewart

Presiding Justice
1st District Court of Appeal

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