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The People of California v. Giles Albert Nadey, Jr.
Date: 06-17-2024
Case Number: 129807
Judge: Alfred A. Delucchi
Court: Superior Court, Alameda County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: Alameda County, California District Attorney's office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Oakland, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of unlawful sodomy and one count of first degree murder for the killing of Terena Fermenick.
Terena Fermenick was sexually assaulted and killed on January 18, 1996. Her husband, Donald, had just been named a minister for the Church of Christ in Alameda.2 The couple were planning to move from Donald's parents' home into the minister's residence. On the day of the murder, Terena had arranged for Skyline Chem-Dry to clean the carpets before the move. The job was assigned to defendant.
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Legal issue Was the prosecutor's use of peremptory challenges to exclude Black women from the jury based on racial discrimination in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights under Batson v. Kentucky?
Key Phrases Unlawful sodomy. First degree murder. Prosecutorial misconduct. Racial discrimination. Death penalty.
Terena Fermenick was sexually assaulted and killed on January 18, 1996. Her husband, Donald, had just been named a minister for the Church of Christ in Alameda.2 The couple were planning to move from Donald's parents' home into the minister's residence. On the day of the murder, Terena had arranged for Skyline Chem-Dry to clean the carpets before the move. The job was assigned to defendant.
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Legal issue Was the prosecutor's use of peremptory challenges to exclude Black women from the jury based on racial discrimination in violation of the defendant's constitutional rights under Batson v. Kentucky?
Key Phrases Unlawful sodomy. First degree murder. Prosecutorial misconduct. Racial discrimination. Death penalty.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The People of California v. Giles Albert Nadey, Jr.?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard The People of California v. Giles Albert Nadey, Jr.?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Alameda County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Alfred A. Delucchi.
Who were the attorneys in The People of California v. Giles Albert Nadey, Jr.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Alameda County, California District Attorney's office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Oakland Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was The People of California v. Giles Albert Nadey, Jr. decided?
This case was decided on June 17, 2024.