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People v. Guzman
Prosecutor's comments about defendant's failure to testify are not harmless beyond reasonable doubt. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Superior Court (Barrett)
Prosecution only has obligation to search for and disclose exculpatory evidence possessed by agency if agency assisted in criminal investigation. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Oldham
In drug case, father may consent to police search of son's room in apartment they share. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Eduardo D., a Minor
In juvenile court proceeding, crime must be designated on record as felony or misdemeanor. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Russell
Car search is not product of unreasonably prolonged detention where reasonable suspicion exists to extend stop. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Lasko
Killer who unintentionally but unlawfully kills in sudden quarrel or heat of passion lacks malice. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Blakeley
When defendant, acting in conscious disregard for life, unintentionally kills in unreasonable defense, the killing is voluntary, not involuntary, manslaughter. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Superior Court
Trial court erred in granting defendant relief without requiring he demonstrate prejudice by incomplete advisement. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Spirlin
Possession of handgun is single act with single objective, thus making crime one indivisible transaction subject only to one punishment. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Ayala
Court finds no error committed at lower court level or in penalty phase of death-penalty proceedings. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Brewer
Officer's attempt to obtain consent to search does not require Miranda warning, whether or not defendant is in custody. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Green
Defendant may not collaterally attack prior out-of-state conviction on California law grounds absent evidence that convicting jurisidiction adheres to similar law. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. King
Offense of receiving stolen property included with offense of owning and operating chop shop to bar simultaneous convictions. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. James
Statute in which prior offenses are admissible evidence violates due process unless effect on verdict is negligible beyond reasonable doubt. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Rubalcava
Crime of unlawful carrying concealed dirk or dagger does not have specific-intent requirement. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Rose v. Superior Court (People)
Orders denying habeas corpus petitions should contain accurate record and be accompanied by statement of reasons. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Smith
No prejudice when court fails to give defendant notice of hearing on ability to pay for court-appointed counsel. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Spirlin
Possession of handgun is single act with single objective, thus making crime one indivisible transaction subject only to one punishment. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
The People v. Herbert James Coddington
California Supreme Court affirms death sentence for convicted murderer. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Showing of good cause to extend exoneration period for bail forfeiture requires more than cursory explanation. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
In re Mitchell
Habeas petition granted when crime not enumerated in Penal Code adjudicated as subject to 15 percent limit. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Velasquez
Appellate court not responsible for conducting independent review of record when appellant fails to follow code and court rule in giving notice of appeal. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Miranda
No state hearsay or federal confrontation law prevents police officer's testimony about nontestifying co-defendant's extrajudicial confession incriminating defendant. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Carr
Intoxication and third party consent are not viable defenses to crime of burning cross on another person's property without authorization. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Bonner
Defendant is guilty of attempted robbery if he has intent and engages in necessary acts to complete robbery. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
U.S. v. Hernandez-Sandoval
Separate enhancements for endangering members of public and law enforcement are proper where court finds defendant's actions are done separately. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
U.S. v. Thomas
Sound of package of marijuana being dropped into vehicle is insufficient to provide reasonable suspicion to stop and search vehicle. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Jackson v. Calderon
In death penalty case, defense counsel's failure to investigate and present testimony regarding defendant's mental capacity, constitutes ineffective assistance of counsel. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Hornung v. Superior Court of San Diego County
Administrative officer performing quasi-judicial function not required to testify about motivation for denying parole. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
U.S. v. Harrison
Defendant's ongoing representation by attorney, although that representation began before indictment, invokes right to counsel once that right attaches at time of indictment. 		Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
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