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Kolb v. Wyoming Department of Corrections
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2000
U.S. v. Demeree
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2000
U.S. v. Bey
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2000
U.S. v. Mora
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2000
Alexander v. Flowers
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2000
U.S. v. Lewis
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2000
U.S. v. Evans
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2000
Conde v. Henry
Defendant is entitled to jury instruction that reflects his theory of defense if supported by evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2000
U.S. v. Mendoza-Iribe
Alien sex-offender's conviction for sexually abusing a 2-year-old is deemed an aggravated felony, justifying an upward adjustment of sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2000
U.S. v. Romero-Rendon
Reliance on pre-sentence report to enhance a defendant's sentence, without verifying its accuracy, isn't improper or an abuse of discretion.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 3, 2000
People v. Gallardo
Postjudgment order not appealable when appeal actually seeks habeas corpus relief.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
People v. Sanchez Madrigal
Probation department does not violate defendant's rights when it fails to locate him in prison and timely initiate probation revocation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
People v. Acuna
Defendant who is denied expungement of conviction by statute enacted after he pled guilty isn't subjected to ex post facto law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
People v. Zaragoza
Defendant convicted of killing child is entitled to conduct credits of 15 percent of the days actually served in custody before sentencing.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
People v. American Surety Insurance Co.
Bond is improperly forfeited when accused is unable to appear at hearing because federal immigration authorities deport him to Mexico.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
People v. Hatch
Under Penal Code Section 1385, dismissed case can be retried if court doesn't clearly indicate that dismissal is based on insufficiency of evidence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
Rose v. Superior Court (People)
Court's denial of habeas corpus petition must include factual findings or explanation of decision.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
People v. Rodriguez
Home office burglary constitutes burglary of dwelling even though home and office were not connected by interior door.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
People v. Gallardo
Postjudgment order not appealable when appeal actually seeks habeas corpus relief.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
People v. Hightower
Trial court may conduct reasonable investigation into claim of jury misconduct even if inquiry involves disclosure of statement made during deliberations.
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
U.S. v. Ochoa-Zaragoza
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
U.S. v. Morrow
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
U.S. v. Libretti
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
U.S. v. Burzynski
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Mar. 2, 2000
State v. Rutledge
Although jury instruction may have been inartfully worded, it clearly defined the accuseds liability as an accomplice.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 28, 2000
State of Arizona v. Branham
Search of vehicle for registration card based solely on driver's failure to produce it is unlawful.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 27, 2000
People v. Hernandez
Reconsideration of non-capital sentencing determination doesn't constitute double jeopardy.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 27, 2000
U.S. v. Robinson
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 27, 2000
Ayala v. Dept. of Corrections
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 27, 2000
People v. Superior Court (Baez)
Communications between prosecutor and grand jury may be obtained to prepare motion to dismiss indictment for lack of probable cause.
Criminal Law and Procedure Feb. 24, 2000