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Whittier v. Hargett
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 14, 2001
Weighall v. Middle
If state's application of federal law on ineffective assistance of counsel isn't clearly erroneous or unreasonable petitioner is not entitled to federal habeas relief.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 14, 2001
U.S. v. Maddux
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 14, 2001
People v. Valley
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
People v. Rowland
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
People v. Rowland
Trial court abuses its discretion when it removes a juror, for allegedly failing to deliberate, without first making an adequate inquiry.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Constantine
Obsessive compulsive disorder did not negate crime of attaching silencer to gun in facilitation of felony.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
Woodward v. Williams
Hearsay statement was admissible excited utterance and did not violate confrontation clause.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Zubia-Melendez
Court correctly denies motion to suppress evidence seized during search of defendant's vehicle when probable cause supported stop and consent was voluntary.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Busekros
Court erred in denying federal benefits in case where defendant assisted government in prosecuting gang leaders.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Elliott
Defendant's waiver of right to appeal conviction includes waiver of right to appeal district court's denial of motion to withdraw guilty plea.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
US v. Pompey
Court did not err in finding defendant competent to stand trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Rodriguez-Aguirre
Among other things, court errs in dismissing case for lack of standing and applying doctrine of laches when applicable statute of limitations exists.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Santana-Garcia
Motion to suppress is reversed where officer had probable cause to detain suspects at time of their consent to search.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Ochoa-Gaytan
Criminal defendant may be eligible for reduced sentence for acceptance of responsibility despite refusal to plead guilty.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
U.S. v. Sparks
Defendant's prior conviction did not qualify him for sentencing under Armed Career Criminal Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
People v. International Fidelity Insurance Co.
Failure to adhere to requirements of Penal Code Sections 1305 and 1306 voided summary judgment on bail bond.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
Campbell v. Rice
Habeas petition granted for ineffective assistance of counsel where defense attorney was facing felony drug charges from same prosecutorial agency.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
U.S. v. West Coast Aluminum Heat Treating Co.
Court did not err by using loss calculation based on government's net profit analysis in determining fine to be imposed on defendants.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
Williams v. Superior Court (People)
Aggravated assault is not serious felony 'strike' unless it involves a deadly weapon or is on firefighter or peace officer.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
People v. Evans
Court errs in sentencing for dissuasion when crime defendant was convicted of didn't relate to another felony.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 13, 2001
People v. Cook
Defendant charged with murder conspiracy was properly convicted of conspiracy to commit assault with firearm.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
People v. Britton
Prosecution is not required to give defendant written notice of opposition to motion to suppress.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
Neill v. Gibson
No ex post facto violation where crime committed before enactment of statute permitting the admission of victim impact evidence during sentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
U.S. v. Angwin
Court doesn't err in refusing to sever trial and in determining that aiding and abetting liability is permissible for bringing in aliens.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
U.S. v. Geiger
Among other things, district court had jurisdiction to hear prosecution because leased truck was 'used in' activity substantially affecting interstate commerce.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
Bailey v. Newland
State court's denial of motion to suppress wasn't contrary to federal law, and appellate counsel wasn't ineffective for not appealing issue.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
U.S. v. Howick
Fictitious currency beared enough similarities to actual financial obligations to support conviction under Financial Instruments Anti-Fraud Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
U.S. v. Herrera-Gonzalez
Sufficient evidence supported jury's conclusion that defendant was actively involved in drug conspiracy.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 12, 2001
People v. Trusty
Police were authorized to enter apartment where property manager suspected illegal activity.
Criminal Law and Procedure Nov. 11, 2001