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Wright v. Superior Court (People)
Failure to register as sex offender is continuing offense and felony prosecution isn't ex post facto.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 28, 1999
Patrick H., a Minor
Juvenile found incompetent cannot be committed to state hospital to regain trial competency.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 1999
People v. Superior Court (Mudge)
Statute permitting parties' stipulation to disqualify retired judge in criminal matter violates separation of powers.
Judges Jun. 28, 1999
Polich v. Burlington Northern Inc.
Decision finding no federal pre-emption of claims regarding reorganizations doesn't bar pre-emption defense on unaddressed sale.
Labor Law Jun. 28, 1999
Jenron Corporation v. Department of Social Services
Order
Jun. 28, 1999
Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. W.C.A.B
Calculation of partial dependency by including community income unaffected by death of spouse is error.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 28, 1999
People v. Callahan
Direct review of municipal court's denial of suppression motion is allowed, bypassing superior court.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
FTR International Incorp. v. City of Pasadena
In alternative bidding procedure, city must keep bidders' names confidential until after included alternative determined.
Government Jun. 28, 1999
Bankruptcy of Mitchell
Order
Jun. 28, 1999
Ortolf v. Silver Bar Mines Inc.
Supplemental jurisdiction in suit to enforce settlement requires reservation by district court in underlying action.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
People v. Tello
Appellate court shouldn't set aside verdict unless it is confident all relevant facts have been developed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
U.S. v. Knapp
Removing issue of materiality of false statements in currency reports from jury invalidates currency reporting conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Perkins v. City of West Covina
Police must give innocent owner detailed notice of means to retrieve property seized under warrant.
Civil Rights Jun. 28, 1999
U.S. v. Gonzalez
Hearing is necessary before sentencing defendant seeking new counsel, claiming defense attorney coerced guilty plea.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
U.S. v. Iriarte-Ortega
Jury can reasonably infer conspiratorial agreement for alleged marijuana smugglers' coordinated transporting actions at border.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Planning and Conservation League v. Department of Fish and Game
State permit allowing killing or capturing of protected species is invalid under Endangered Species Act.
Environmental Law Jun. 28, 1999
Reno v.Bossier Parish Sch.
Order
Jun. 28, 1999
The Wausau Insurance Companies v. Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs
Employee's non-monetary compensation excluded as wages for tax purposes, aren't counted as wages for disability benefits.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 28, 1999
U.S. v. Scrivner
No plain error by imposing sentence for D-methamphetamine without government proof of using that specific drug.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Weinreich v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
No disabilities law violation by agency's failure to reasonably accommodate financial disability of program participant.
Civil Rights Jun. 28, 1999
U.S. v. Villasenor-Cesar
Defendant doesn't deserve acceptance of responsibility adjustment absent timely notification of guilty plea intent.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Easton v. Crossland Mortgage Corp.
Federal court lacks jurisdiction over action referencing federal theories but not seeking federal remedies.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
U.S. v. Foster
Order
Jun. 28, 1999
Jacks v. Crabtree
Prison Bureau denies sentence reduction for prisoner, completing drug-treatment program, but having prior violent crime.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
U.S. v. Morrison
Defendant cannot challenge strike status of prior robbery conviction because of guilty plea including firearm use.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
U.S. v. Velez
Document trafficking and false statement guideline applies to million-dollar conspiracy involving false immigration documents
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Bankruptcy of Lewis
Debtor's attorney fees needn't be excessive for disgorgement order for violating disclosure and reporting requirements.
Bankruptcy Jun. 28, 1999
Bankruptcy of Claremont Acquisition Corp. Inc.
Debtor car dealer's incurable nonmonetary default bars assignment of dealership franchise agreement in bankruptcy proceeding.
Bankruptcy Jun. 28, 1999
U.S. v. Duarte-Higareda
Colloquy must be conducted with non-English speaking defendant to ensure voluntary jury waiver.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 28, 1999
Ghotra v. Bandilla Shipping Inc.
Killed maritime worker's survivors have jury trial right despite joinder of suit against vessel.
Maritime Law Jun. 28, 1999