What are the underlying facts of a murder conviction in a direct appeal?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Miller, E076569 (Cal. App. 2021):
[3] The underlying facts of defendant's murder conviction are taken from our nonpublished opinion in his direct appeal, People v. Miller (Aug. 11, 1997, E016679).
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