This appeal illustrates that the doctrine of collateral estoppel, in a criminal case, must be flexibly applied with due regard to constitutional and equitable considerations not ordinarily implicated in a civil case. We hold that, even though neither the prosecution nor the defense could have sought appellate review of determinations in a prior criminal proceeding, only the prosecution in this case...
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