| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01-5009
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U.S. v. Toles
Incriminating statements given in courthouse restroom before defendants' arraignment were voluntary under Fifth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 26, 2002 | |
|
S098164
|
People v. Maxwell
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 26, 2002 | |
|
01-5147
|
U.S. v. Marshall
Court did not commit plain error in giving instruction concerning proof that firearm was knowingly possessed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 25, 2002 | |
|
02-50026
|
U.S. v. Liero
Because supervised release is not separate part or addition to sentence for original offense, sentence is constitutional under 'Apprendi v. New Jersey.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 25, 2002 | |
|
01-50426
|
U.S. v. Gastelum-Almeida
Defendant with no mental disorder who is angry at charges filed against him and potential sentence he faces is competent to stand trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 25, 2002 | |
|
01-3228
|
U.S. v. Pena-Sarabia
Defendant convicted of drug offense may be eligible for sentencing 'safety valve' even though spouse possessed firearm. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 25, 2002 | |
|
00-4023
|
Bullock v. Carver
Counsel's failure to challenge admissibility of child witness' testimony was objectively reasonable strategy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 25, 2002 | |
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01-1023
|
Vigil v. Zavaras
Extraneous 'timing' evidence considered by jury did not substantially prejudice defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 25, 2002 | |
|
47118-0
|
State v. Willis
Expert testimony regarding propriety of interviewing techniques on children in sex abuse cases was properly excluded. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 25, 2002 | |
|
B158722
|
In re Alberto
Judge may not increase bail solely because judge believes first judge's bail determination was erroneous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 25, 2002 | |
|
S016081
|
People v. McDermott
Defendant is properly sentenced to death for murder for financial gain where she hired killer to collect on her cohabitant's insurance policy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
G027096
|
People v. Calabrese
Fourth Amendment does not require suppression of evidence for officer's failure to display valid warrant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
B154169
|
People v. Bernal
Payment by defendant's insurance carrier does not satisfy defendant's restitution obligation under Penal Code Section 1202.4. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
B154347
|
People v. Saldana
Uncorroborated anonymous tip is insufficient to justify search and seizure. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
2001-0371
|
State v. Herrera
Defendant was not entitled to mistrial based on police officer's improper testimony regarding field sobriety test. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
H021567
|
People v. Bailey
Gang registration requirement pursuant to Proposition 21 is not ex post facto law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
D039525
|
Brown v. Superior Court (People)
Periodic polygraph testing may be imposed as condition of probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
S097755
|
People v. Johnson
When trial court sentences defendant to maximum term of imprisonment, it may condition grant of probation upon defendant's waiver of custody credits. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
H022634
|
People v. Jones
Requirement that defendant register as sex offender following conviction for oral copulation with minor does not violate equal protection guarantee. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
48013-8
|
State v. Brooks
Assaults on two individuals during burglary did not constitute two distinct acts of first-degree burglary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
26076-0
|
State v. Phelps
Trial court lacks statutory authority to extend statute of limitations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
01-1015
|
State v. Thues
Prior conviction for possession of drug paraphernalia constitutes prior felony for sentence enhancement purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
01-0583
|
State v. Helmer
Failure to register as sex offender is continuing offense eligible for greater punishment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
00-55182
|
McQuillion v. Duncan
Prison board was required to find 'some evidence' before rescinding prisoner's parole date. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 24, 2002 | |
|
01CA0050
|
People v. Ovalle
Defendant's protection against double jeopardy is not violated when prosecuted prior to completing original sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 | |
|
01CA0765
|
People v. Coit
Defendant's right to compel a witness to testify does not trump the right of the witness to avoid self-incrimination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 | |
|
00CA0475
|
People v. Simpson
Juvenile charged as adult still entitled to special protections concerning waiver of constitutional rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 | |
|
99CA0980
|
People v. Medina
Trial court's failure to instruct jury on lesser included offense was harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 | |
|
00CA0312
|
People v. Martinez
Testimony of pediatrician relating to cause of baby's injuries prejudicial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 | |
|
1999-0064
|
State v. Benenati
Court's imposition of sentence enhancements violated 'Apprendi.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 23, 2002 |