Mehserle Murder Trial – Criminal Court Documents

Key documents in Mehserle murder trial are below, with brief descriptions of what they are, why they important, and/or key pages or quotes to see. (Many Thanks — especially to indybay.org — and others who helped make these documents available.)

Since the trial has moved to Los Angeles, court filings such as motions filed by Mehserle’s Defense Attorney, Michael Rains, and the Alameda County District Attorney are available at the LA Superior Court Website.

COURT DOCUMENTS, MOST RECENT FIRST

Defense Response to Motion to Dismiss charges against Mehserle

This can be worth reading early on, as it provides insight into the Mehserle defense strategy. mehserle-995-c-defensereplytoda_082609

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Defense Argument for Murder 2 or Acquittal as only options for Jurors

042210 – Rains – Brief re homicide instructions – 1371103686

Defense Argument for Law Enforcement on Jury

043010 – Rains – Reply to DA opposition to Defense jury venire – 1373614983