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State of Arizona v. Ring
Even though evidence doesn't support judge's finding of aggravating factors of depravity or heinousness, in light of other factors, remand isn't appropriate.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
People v. Dixon
Evidence suppressed where police officer lacked probable cause to make arrest.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
People v. Copenhaver
Exigent circumstances justified warrantless search of suspect's apartment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
U.S. v. Butler
Defendant's border inspection detention evolved into custody upon his being placed in holding cell and Miranda warnings should have been given.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
U.S. v. Salcido-Corrales
Court does not err in increasing offense level based on either defendant's role or his involvement of son in his crimes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
People v. Medina
Court had discretion to reinstate probation upon violations even though sentence had already been imposed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
People v. Walker
Prosecution not required to prove, as element of truth of prior conviction, validity of underlying change of plea.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 26, 2001
Duncan v. Walker
Federal habeas petition was not application for state post-conviction or other collateral review and statute-of-limitation period was not tolled.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
State v. Trickler
Introduction of stolen items not relevant to instant trial was more prejudicial than probative.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
State v. Holmes
Juries verdicts not irreconcilably inconsistent when jury instructions define deadly weapon for robbery charge differently than for sentencing enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
State v. Atherton
Incarceration on unrelated charges is not voluntary waiver of right to appear at trial and mistrial is granted where judge continued trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
State v. Modest
Two-year delay in resentencing defendant after remand from higher court was neither purposeful nor oppressive.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
People v. Raglin
Juror's failure to disclose prior criminal conviction does not justify mistrial where trial court offered to replace juror.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 25, 2001
People v. Cheek
Trial court errs by precluding the defendant from calling and cross-examining witnesses at the hearing for conditional release.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 21, 2001
U.S. v. Sloan
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2001
U.S. v. Morse
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2001
Roberts v. Champion
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2001
State v. Cox
For speedy trial purposes, competency proceedings begin first time competency is called into question and end when judge enters final written order.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2001
State v. Jennings
Resentencing is proper remedy when sentencing court erroneously references higher standard range in imposing exceptional sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2001
State v. Krzeszowski
Prohibiting convicted felons from possessing firearms is a reasonable regulation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2001
Commanda v. The Honorable Christine Cary
Superior court may grant writ of review if district court exceeded its jurisdiction and defendant has no appeal or adequate remedy.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2001
State v. Turner
Trial court isn't required to hold formal hearing to determine if defendant should wear restraints during trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2001
In Re Personal Restraint Petition of Capello
Petitioner's personal restraint petition granted when Department of Corrections cannot lawfully impose preapproved residence requirement on his release into community placement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2001
State v. Hampton
Evidence did not support conviction for offering a false instrument for filing because no state law or regulation required filing the document.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2001
State v. Clark
Death sentence for first-degree murder is reversed because jury was permitted to hear details of defendant's previous conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 19, 2001
Alabama v. Bozeman
Interstate Agreement on Detainers bars further criminal proceedings when defendant returned from receiving state to original place of imprisonment before trial is had.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 18, 2001
State v. Silva
Accident may occur even if caused by intentional conduct of parties.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 2001
State v. Daniels
Defendant who signed credit slip with fictitious name is guilty of forgery.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 16, 2001
People v. Valentine
Other than identity, defendant is entitled to jury trial on all other issues regarding prior convictions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 15, 2001
In re Resendiz
Defense attorney's failure to independently investigate immigration consequences of client's guilty plea is ineffective assistance of counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 15, 2001