People v. Jackson

This matter is back before us after a previous remand. We found appellant Michael Deon Jackson was denied appropriate discovery hearings concerning police files of uncharged similar incidents. Directions were given to the trial court to conduct specified hearings and then rule upon the discovery requests. The trial court proceeded to find no material exculpatory evidence and reinstated the judgment. We affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A jury convicted appellant of numerous felonies arising from three separate residential burglaries where he sexually assaulted his victims. Numerous enhancements were found true. He was sentenced to prison for a determinate term of 17 years, a consecutive term of 50 years to life, and an additional consecutive term of 30 years to life.

Appellant contended on his initial appeal that the trial court erred when it denied him discovery of police files relating to uncharged similar burglaries, prowlings, and/or sexual assaults without first conducting an in camera review of the documents. The Attorney General’s Office conceded error. We reversed, directing the trial court “to conduct the necessary in camera hearing followed by an open…