| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B141781
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People v. Gibson
Information in warrant was not stale where law enforcement surveillance established defendant's residence and magistrate had ample evidence of continuing criminal enterprise. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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45371-8
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State v. Silva
Criminal defendant who represented himself had sufficient court resources despite lack of investigator or access to phone. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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70575-5
|
State v. McCormick
Minor guilty of felony harassment where principal discovered from classmates that minor had threatened to kill principal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 13, 2001 | |
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69613-6
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State v. Horrace
Police search of non-arrested vehicle passenger was justified where specific facts gave rise to objectively reasonable belief that passenger could be armed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 13, 2001 | |
|
46091-9
|
State v. Ancira
Order prohibiting father's contact with children was not reasonably necessary to protect them from witnessing domestic violence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 12, 2001 | |
|
45441-2-I
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Personal Restraint Petition Of Mines
Procedural violation of failing to audio tape parole hearing will not warrant new hearing because Board's decision did not prejudice petitioner. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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46064-1
|
State v. Jackson
When police arrest driver of vehicle, items of confused ownership may be investigated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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00-10283
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U.S. v. Poocha
Spectator who uttered profanity at police officer in process of making arrest did not commit disorderly conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 12, 2001 | |
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H018134
|
People v. Garcia
Prior and subsequent acts of domestic violence sufficiently corroborate spousal rape charge reported more than one year after incident. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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B144665
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In re Ramirez
Superior court is proper court in which to file habeas petition arising out of misdemeanor case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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F037389
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People v. Superior Court (Almaraz)
Failure to provide certified interpreter does not violate state constitution if interpreter provided is competent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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A090166
|
People v. Quintana
Evidence of penetration of external genitalia supports conviction for forcible penetration with a foreign object. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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S010856
|
People v. Cunningham
California Supreme Court affirms death penalty for defendant found guilty of first-degree murder of robbery victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
|
C036033
|
People v. Byrd
Defendant's sentence did not result in cruel and unusual punishment even though impossible to serve out sentence during his lifetime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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D033855
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People v. Corona
Exclusion of incriminating statements isn't appropriate remedy for officer's failure to advise defendant of her right's under international treaty. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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S085852
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Price v. Superior Court (People)
Statute permitting trial in any county where one of several offenses occurred and where defendant and victim are same is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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S087893
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People v. McCoy
Aider and abettor may be guilty of greater homicide-related offenses than actual perpetrator committed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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S077866
|
People v. Simon
Defendant accused of felony must bring improper venue objection before trial begins or else forfeit his right to such objection. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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S055064
|
Harrott v. County of Kings
Trial court may not classify firearm as series assault weapon unless it has been identified in list published by Attorney General. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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S088368
|
People v. Russo
Jury need not agree on specific overt act for conspiracy so long as jurors unanimously find that some overt act occurred. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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S085584
|
People v. Vasquez
Vacated child sexual abuse conviction from Texas may be considered for civil commitment purposes under Sexually Violent Predator Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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S088091
|
People v. Masloski
Plea agreement may provide for increased sentence in event defendant fails to appear for sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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D032205
|
People v. Cox
Mere lapse in memory is not a defense to the crime of failing to register as a sex offender. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 10, 2001 | |
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F030494
|
People v. Sandoval
No contest plea can be set aside if counsel merely repeats formal advisement regarding immigration consequences and there's prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 7, 2001 | |
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S097459
|
People v. Porter
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 7, 2001 | |
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00CA1083
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People v. Nishikawa
Addition of felony charge did not terminate surety obligation of bondsman. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 7, 2001 | |
|
98-0131
|
State v. Espinosa
Petition for post-conviction relief based on prosecutor's withdrawal of plea offer is precluded by petitioner's failure to raise argument before or at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 7, 2001 | |
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99-10478
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U.S. v. King
Guilty plea for mail fraud was properly accepted by court where sufficient evidence to indicate guilt was present. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2001 | |
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96-30333
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U.S. v. Kyllo
Thermal imaging of residence is a search within meaning of Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 6, 2001 | |
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45408-1-I
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State v. Argueta
Defendant cannot be convicted of eluding police vehicle that was not appropriate marked with insignia. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 5, 2001 |