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Jiminez v. Rice
Prisoner's habeas corpus petition is time-barred by Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2000
U.S. v. Kafka
Domestic violence restraining order statute that fails to notify persons subject to it that they are prohibited from possessing firearms doesn't violate due process. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2000
U.S. v. Galin
Criminal defense attorney's knowing and intentional violation of district court rules is sanctioned as criminal contempt. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2000
People v. Harris
Jury may infer that large quantity of drugs found on accused is possessed for purpose of sale. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2000
In re a Blue Chevy Astro
Vehicles used merely to transport fighting birds and equipment and not directly used in the fighting cannot be seized under forfeiture laws. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2000
People v. Superior Court (Pfingst)
Deputy DA has no legitimate expectation of privacy with respect to his actions as public servant and therefore cannot assert privileges for any materials generated. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2000
People v. Grayson
Convicted criminal may only be subject to one punishment although his criminal act may be punishable under several provisions. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 29, 2000
People v. Superior Court (Berryman)
Filing of writ of habeas corpus alleging ineffective assistance of counsel is sufficient cause for people to make confidential funding request. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 27, 2000
People v. Ayala
California Supreme Court upholds death penalty where defendant is convicted of attempted robberies and murders of three people. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 27, 2000
U.S. v. Kakatin
Safety-valve provision does not apply to convictions for distributing controlled substances within 1000 feet of school. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Boyd
Issuance of violation notice does not trigger Speedy Trial Act. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Fleming
No clear error in concluding defendant does not accept responsibility for offense upon his refusal to admit intent element at sentencing hearing. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Bowman
Enhancements for brandishing firearm are not double counting when robbery conviction does not include use of firearm. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Anglin
When defendant knowingly and voluntarily waives right to direct appeal pursuant to plea agreement, agreement's inconsistency will not afford right to appeal. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
People v. Martinez
Prosecutor may not exercise peremptory challenges to exclude jurors for presumed bias based solely on race. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
People v. Giardino
Failure to explain terms included in jury instructions at request of jury is prejudicial error. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
People v. Jones
Double sentence enhancements for use of gun and knife in committing same robbery is improper. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
People v. Camacho
Officers' warrantless observation of illegal activities from nonpublic yard constitutes unreasonable search. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Banuelos-Rodrigez
Disparity arising from charging and plea-bargaining decisions of two different district attorneys is not ground to depart from sentencing guidelines. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
State v. Horiuchi
Federal agent has immunity from state criminal prosecution when he acts in reasonable belief in the scope of his official duty. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Jimenez
District court's attempt to ameliorate prejudice caused by evidence of defendant's prior felony convictions was not harmless error. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Li
Trial delay, less than one month of which is attributable to prosecutorial misconduct, is not presumptively prejudicial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Gonzalez
Reversal required for failure to excuse for cause juror with experience similar to conduct alleged against defendant and who may not be fair and impartial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Haynes
Misconduct does not warrant dismissal of indictment when government informant is agent of defense counsel and reveals privileged information. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Wright
Probable cause to believe defendant's blood will have evidentiary value exists when anonymous tip coupled with substantial evidence connects defendant to crime. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Aguirre
Modification of sentence to impose downward departure based on absence of a local women's prison isn't correcting clear error for purposes of Rule 35(b). 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
Bribiesca v. Galaza
Court must determine quality of decision to waive right to counsel, not quality of representation. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Mateo-Mendez
Document that bears seal and attestation is properly authenticated under Evidence Rule 902 even though person lacked authority to certify document. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
U.S. v. Maldonado
Government has a duty to provide the sentencing court in criminal prosecutions complete and accurate information, despite a plea agreement to make certain recommendations. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 25, 2000
People v. Mendoza
Jury does not need to specify degree of murder conviction when only theory of killing offered by prosecution is felony murder. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 24, 2000
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