P. v. Hill
Appellant Curtis James Hill stands convicted of special circumstances murder for causing the death of Cecil Warren in the course of a robbery. Although Warren did not die until nearly four years after the robbery, the jury determined he did so as a result of the injuries appellant inflicted on him during that crime. Appellant contends his trial was unfair because the prosecution introduced statements that were taken in violation of his Miranda rights,[1] his attorney negligently allowed the jury to hear about other crimes he may have committed, and the state’s expert medical witnesses referenced the findings of a nontestifying physician in rendering their opinions as to the cause of Warren’s death. Appellant also contends cumulative error compels reversal and California’s special circumstances law is unconstitutional. Finding appellant’s contentions unmeritorious, we affirm the judgment.
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