Vol. 20 No. 8 – “Pitchess” Discovery Made Easier
“PITCHESS” DISCOVERY MADE EASIER June 6, 2005 Last Thursday, June 2, 2005, the California Supreme Court, in a 5-2 decision, made it easier for criminal defendants to access personnel files of peace officers. In the case of Warrick v. Superior Court (City of Los Angeles Police Department), 2005 DJDAR 6347, the Court reiterated that a defendant […]