P. v. Serrano
Defendant was convicted of rape by means of force, and one count of forcible oral copulation. On appeal, he claims that his convictions must be overturned because: his state and federal constitutional rights to a speedy trial were violated; the delay in his prosecution violated his due process rights; his Sixth Amendment right to present evidence was denied; and CALJIC No. 1.23.1 unconstitutionally shifted the burden of proof to the defendant. Court disagrees with Defendant on all counts. Judgment affirmed.
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