| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C025458
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People v. Williams
Use of former assault jury instruction is reversible error due to incorrect requirement for mental state element. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 19, 2001 | |
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S090666
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People v. Mooc
Cross examination about absent third party's statements and failure to divulge officer's entire personnel record result in unfair trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 19, 2001 | |
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99-10002
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U.S. v. Antonakeas
Defendant who fled country prior to sentencing has no grounds to challenge extradition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 18, 2001 | |
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00-30232
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U.S. v. Pirello
Two level sentence enhancement was warranted against defendant who used mass-marketing on Internet to commit wire fraud. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 18, 2001 | |
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00-16042
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U.S. v. Hayden
Criminal defendant whose sentence reflects prior convictions is not entitled to recalculation of sentence after prior convictions are set aside. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 18, 2001 | |
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99-16029
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Kulas v. Flores
Among other things, court did not improperly remove pro se plaintiff from courtroom because of disruptive behavior. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 18, 2001 | |
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01-15503
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Allen v. Lewis
Prison transfer did not make it impossible for prisoner to file habeas petition during deadline. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 18, 2001 | |
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99-10049
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U.S. v. Enas
Double jeopardy clause isn't breached by successive tribal and federal prosecution of nonmember Indian. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 18, 2001 | |
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00-30214
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U.S. v. Rousseau
Felon's convictions for possession of firearms are affirmed because police properly seized them during his arrests. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 18, 2001 | |
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00-3292
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U.S. v. James
Denial of discovery on issue of selective prosecution of black crack cocaine dealers was proper because evidence did not show discriminatory effect. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-10282
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U.S. v. Abonce-Barrera
Translated version of undercover tape recordings are admissible because defendant had opportunity to review tapes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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99-10224
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U.S. v. Ruiz
'Fair and just' standard applies to any motion for plea withdrawal that is made prior to defendant's sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-10224
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U.S. v. Carrasco
Violation of speedy trial act did not occur when charge included in original indictment was reasserted in superseding indictment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-10231
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United States v. Trapp
Government did not breach plea agreement when it refused to recommend home detention after defendant was found ineligible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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01-70967
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In re Roe
Court erred by releasing defendant convicted of first-degree murder on bail pending resolution of his habeas corpus petition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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00-30023
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U.S. v. Hill
Indictment charging defendant with being accessory after the fact is insufficient as matter of law because it fails to plead underlying offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 17, 2001 | |
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DELETE@@!!!
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People v. Williams
Opinion |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 13, 2001 | |
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S011425
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People v. Seaton
Death sentence is affirmed because defendant's contentions on appeal lacked merit or no harm was suffered from error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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B147452
|
People v. Superior Court (Gevorgyan)
Proposition 21 requires that juveniles be prosecuted by information following preliminary hearing, not by grand jury indictment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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F034208
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People v. Brown
DNA evidence is admissible because scientists followed proper laboratory procedures. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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B146305
|
People v. Tapia
When defendant's probation has expired, order finding him in violation is void and court doesn't have jurisdiction to extend probation term. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 12, 2001 | |
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99SC602
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Martin v. People
Trial court incorrectly added period of parole to defendant's sentence because parole board has sole discretionary authority to determine defendant's parole eligibility. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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S081438
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People v. Sandoval
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B143800
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People v. Hardacre
Sexually violent predator who failed to complete therapy or show that he was able to control his pedophilia was properly recommitted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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S097882
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People v. Harrah
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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D035265
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People v. Gordon
Ceramic pieces of spark plug aren't burglar's tools within meaning of statute providing for possession of burglar's tools. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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G027381
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Anthony L. v. Superior Court (People)
Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act was intended to punish both felony and misdemeanor crimes committed in furtherance of criminal street gang. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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B144240
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People v. Thomas
No federal constitutional violation occurred where defense counsel waived defendant's state statutory right to jury trial on prior prison term allegations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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S090076
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People v. Sengpadychith
Court erred when it failed to find specific felonies comprising gang's primary activities. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 | |
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S020032
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People v. Lewis
First-degree murder conviction upheld despite problems with testimony of primary witness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 11, 2001 |