| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99-8033
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Kolb v. Wyoming Department of Corrections
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
|
99-5007
|
U.S. v. Demeree
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
|
99-3112
|
U.S. v. Bey
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
|
99-8040
|
U.S. v. Mora
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
|
99-6392
|
Alexander v. Flowers
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
|
99-1286
|
U.S. v. Lewis
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
|
99-6218
|
U.S. v. Evans
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
|
98-56445
|
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 | |
|
99-10033
|
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 | |
|
99-50137
|
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 | |
|
A087149, A088030 and A088200
|
People v. Gallardo
Postjudgment order not appealable when appeal actually seeks habeas corpus relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 2, 2000 | |
|
B129746
|
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 | |
|
B131760
|
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 | |
|
B128936
|
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 | |
|
B133111
|
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 | |
|
S074630
|
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 | |
|
B134032
|
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 | |
|
F031606
|
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 | |
|
A087149
|
People v. Gallardo
Postjudgment order not appealable when appeal actually seeks habeas corpus relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 2, 2000 | |
|
A081424
|
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 | |
|
99-4051 and 99-4106
|
U.S. v. Ochoa-Zaragoza
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 2, 2000 | |
|
99-3135
|
U.S. v. Morrow
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 2, 2000 | |
|
99-8047
|
U.S. v. Libretti
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 2, 2000 | |
|
99-1359
|
U.S. v. Burzynski
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 2, 2000 | |
|
99-0182
|
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 | |
|
97-0246
|
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 | |
|
S047306
|
People v. Hernandez
Reconsideration of non-capital sentencing determination doesn't constitute double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 27, 2000 | |
|
98-1419
|
U.S. v. Robinson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 27, 2000 | |
|
99-1401
|
Ayala v. Dept. of Corrections
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 27, 2000 | |
|
H019706
|
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 |
