What are the implications of federal appellate court decisions that are not binding on state courts?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Dixon, A140051 (Cal. App. 2017):
7. " '[A]lthough persuasive,' " decisions of intermediate federal appellate courts " 'are not binding on state courts. [Citation.]' " (People v. Zapien (1993) 4 Cal.4th 929, 989.)
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