| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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08-88
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Vermont v. Brillon
When assessing defendant's right to speedy trial, delays by appointed counsel acting on behalf of client is charged to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 10, 2009 | |
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08-10101
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U.S. v. Franco-Flores
State court drug possession conviction is properly used to increase defendant's criminal history points. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | |
|
C053982
|
People v. Hamlin
Torture may be demonstrated by continuing course of conduct in series of acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | |
|
A118575
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In re Reed
Minor prison rule violation sufficient to deny parole where prisoner's conduct indicates current inability to follow reasonable conditions of parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
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C058030
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In re Palermo
Evidence does not support finding of current dangerousness to public safety where prisoner maintained that he accidentally shot victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
|
H032314
|
People v. Mendoza
Jail term required by probation cannot be reduced without 'change in circumstance.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
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C058020
|
People v. Vang
Trial court's refusal to modify CALCRIM No. 226 is proper where modification would have allowed rejection of testimony based on inaccuracy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
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C057249
|
In re Ross
Habeas corpus petition is granted where Governor's written decision to deny parole failed to articulate nexus between facts and current dangerousness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
|
F053785
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People v. Fuentes
Jury instruction that motive not required element of proof does not conflict with instruction for furtherance of criminal street gang activity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
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B206165
|
People v. Babaali
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to convict defendant where sexual battery is not lesser included offense of sexual battery by fraudulent representation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 5, 2009 | |
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B207448
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In re Rico
Decision to deny parole is not supported by evidence where finding is based solely on gravity of commitment offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 5, 2009 | |
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G039806
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People v. Em
Although defendant was 15 years old at time of crime's commission, two consecutive life sentences is not cruel or unusual punishment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 5, 2009 | |
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07-30324
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United States v. Hahn
Adequate notice of departure where parties submitted briefs and argued before court regarding appropriateness of concurrent and consecutive sentences. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 5, 2009 | |
|
A119908
|
People v. Romero-Arellano
Use of 'the People' in jury instructions is not violation of due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 5, 2009 | |
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06-35176
|
Carver v. Lehman
Washington state law does not create protected liberty interest in inmate's early release into community custody under Due Process Clause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 4, 2009 | |
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08-30091
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U.S. v. Strickland
Admissions in state sex offender registration forms properly used to determine if out-of-state conviction is predicate for federal sentencing enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 3, 2009 | |
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B207448
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In re Rico
Decision to deny parole is not supported by evidence where finding is based solely on gravity of commitment offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 2, 2009 | |
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06-16865
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DeWeaver v. Runnels
Defendant's request to return to jail during police interrogation was not invocation of right to remain silent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 27, 2009 | |
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07-30130
|
U.S. v. Banks
Trial court errs in triggering exception to marital communications privilege where minor victim was testifying spouse's grandchild. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 27, 2009 | |
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07-30382
|
U.S. v. Nickerson
Counsel's admitted violation of professional conduct rule does not render her performance 'per se' ineffective. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 27, 2009 | |
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A120517
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People v. Medina
Defendant's commitment under Sexually Violent Predator Act valid despite 'underground regulations.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 27, 2009 | |
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07-10122
|
U.S. v. James, Jr.
Additional charges may be brought against juvenile already transferred to adult status without conducting another juvenile transfer hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 27, 2009 | |
|
S156775
|
People v. Ramirez
Grossly negligent discharge of firearm constitutes necessary included offense of shooting at inhabited dwelling. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 27, 2009 | |
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C055688
|
People v. Richardson
Trial court does not err by failing to conduct hearing pursuant to 'People v. Marsden' in response to letters requesting new trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 2009 | |
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C057345
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People v. Hayes
Erroneous instruction permitting jurors to convict defendant without finding he possessed 'sharp' instrument requires reversal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 26, 2009 | |
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07-30490
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U.S. v. Esparza-Herrera
Aggravated assault conviction under Arizona law not deemed 'crime of violence' under United States Sentencing Guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 2009 | |
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07-35938
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Waldron-Ramsey v. Pacholke
Defendant who files habeas petition 340 days late is not entitled to equitable tolling. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 26, 2009 | |
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07-55665
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Briceno v. Scribner
Mere fact that defendant committed robbery with fellow gang member was insufficient to support gang enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 25, 2009 | |
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07-608
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U.S. v. Hayes
Prohibition of firearm possession by persons convicted of domestic violence does not require domestic relationship as element of predicate offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 25, 2009 | |
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E045671
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People v. Hopkins
Penal Code Section 1237 does not allow appeal of order denying motion for return of seized medical marijuana. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 24, 2009 |