Maura Dolan

Los Angeles Times

Guest

Legal affairs reporter for the Los Angeles Times, covering the California Supreme Court and US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

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A State Supreme Court majority has refused to review the murder conviction of a 10-year-old boy who confessed to killing his father.

Should Kids Be Allowed to Waive Their Right to Remain Silent?

A State Supreme Court majority has refused to review the murder conviction of a 10-year-old boy who confessed to killing his father.

from Which Way, L.A.?

This week, by a vote of five to four, the US Supreme Court approved part of a three-drug cocktail used for executions in Oklahoma.

Is There a Way – and the Will -- to Resume Executions in California?

This week, by a vote of five to four, the US Supreme Court approved part of a three-drug cocktail used for executions in Oklahoma.

from Which Way, L.A.?

federal appellate court judges are demanding action against what they call an “epidemic” of misconduct by California district attorneys.

When Prosecutors Break the Law to Win

federal appellate court judges are demanding action against what they call an “epidemic” of misconduct by California district attorneys.

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