| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01-70724
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Ellis v. U.S. District Court (U.S.) (In re Ellis)
District court may reject charge bargain in proposed plea agreement when court deems it inadequate to reflect seriousness of crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01-30298
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US v. Jolibois
Where probation violation constitutes more than one offense, court may impose the most serious penalty available. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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00CA1164
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People v. Stanley
Criminal defendant's waiver of right to counsel is invalid where trial court fails to give adequate advisement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01CA0105
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People v. Rogers
Evidence of gunshot residue on clothing of defendant admissible where police has probable cause to make arrest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01CA0541
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People v. Bradbury
Sentence in aggravated range is appropriate where defendant was on bond for a previous felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01CA0905
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People v. Howell
Record supported finding of trial court that defendant violated conditions of probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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02SA67
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People v. Hardrick
Officer may ask interloper to scene of valid arrest to show hands; refusal to comply raises reasonable suspicion of danger to officer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
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01SA356
|
People v. Harlan
Defendant can waive right to conflict-free counsel where court finds that conflict isn't so substantial as to outweigh defendant's interest in retaining counsel of choice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 16, 2002 | |
|
19887-1
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State v. Wilson
Defendant who shot unintended victim is guilty of second-degree assault. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 15, 2002 | |
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71353-7
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Personal Restraint Petition of Hutchinson
Due process rights of defendant convicted of murdering two law enforcement officers were not violated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 15, 2002 | |
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26222-3
|
State v. Nordlund
Affiant's general statements about habits of sex offenders are insufficient to support issuance of search warrant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 15, 2002 | |
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48325-1
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State v. Dhaliwal
Defendant did not waive his Sixth Amendment right to conflict free attorney. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 15, 2002 | |
|
S087865
|
People v. Spence
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 12, 2002 | |
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01-16238
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Little v. Kern County Superior Court
Attorney who attempted three times to have judge disqualified is not liable for contempt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 10, 2002 | |
|
20109-1
|
State v. Neeley
Probable cause existed to arrest defendant for possession of drug paraphernalia. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
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01CA1805
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Interest of C.C.V.
Person convicted of sex offense as juvenile is not entitled to terminate duty to register as sex offender. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
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01-6085
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Gilbert v. Mullin
Supplemental jury instruction, intended to urge jurors to reach unanimous decision, is not coercive. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
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02-2054
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U.S. v. Magallanes
District court should not have decided merits of issue not covered by certificate of appealability issued by appellate court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
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00-6358
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Ellis v. Hargett
Defendant who failed to request jury instruction or raise due process claim on direct appeal is denied habeas relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
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01-2240
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Chapman v. LeMaster
Because state would not apply 'Ortega' rule retroactively to prisoner's felony murder conviction, his conviction does not violate federal due process standards. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
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00-6292
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Duckett v. Mullin
Prosecutor's comments during voir dire did not constitute prejudicial misconduct in violation of due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 9, 2002 | |
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19882-1
|
State v. Eaker
Conviction for child rape is reversed because of impermissible jury instruction commenting on the evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 9, 2002 | |
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02SA156
|
People v. Diaz
Police violated Fourth Amendment by obtaining blood and hair samples through warrantless search without court order. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 9, 2002 | |
|
71485-1
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Bell v. State of Washington
Plaintiff alleging negligent parole supervision must prove the inadequate supervision proximately caused injuries. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 9, 2002 | |
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00SC672
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People v. Stewart
Reasonable distinctions between second degree and vehicular assault statutes do not violate equal protection. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 9, 2002 | |
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00-10307
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U.S. v. Gamez
Murder cross-reference applies to sentencing for drug offense even though defendant was acquitted of murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 8, 2002 | |
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99-17311
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Campbell v. Rice
Defendant was denied due process by exclusion from hearing to determine whether his attorney had conflict of interest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 8, 2002 | |
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00CA1790
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People v. Orozco
Juror may be challenged for cause for inability to understand English language. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 4, 2002 | |
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01SA415
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People v. Al-Yousif
Saudi Arabian defendant understood 'Miranda' warning. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 4, 2002 | |
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00-16210
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Pollard v. Galaza
Voluntary statement obtained in violation of defendant's Miranda rights may be admitted at trial to impeach defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 2002 |