Trevor Jim Bishop v. California
DueProcess
Whether the majority opinion erred not only as to the substantive admissibility of the other acts evidence, but whether the majority also erred procedurally in relying on a theory of admissibility that the prosecution strategically waived at trial
QUESTION PRESENTED Whether the majority opinion erred not only as to the substantive admissibility ~ of the other acts evidence, but whether the majority also erred procedurally in relying on a theory of admissibility that the prosecution strategically waived at trial, the waiver at which the defense relied on in formulating its own strategy. Whether the reappointment order was reversible error. The court determined a sufficient conflict existed, therefore the court was required to relieve trial counsel, and trial counsel could not properly be reappointed. Whether the prosecutoyr’s closing argument violated petitioner’s state and federal due process rights. Whether hearsay was improperly admitted by victims father.