| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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G021627
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People v. Anderson
In second degree murder charge, mother's failure to care for child after unassisted birth is not per se implied malice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 3, 2000 | |
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B127112
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People v. Adan
Medical expert's testimony to establish that party falsified symptoms is not prohibited by the Penal Code in workers' compensation fraud proceeding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2000 | |
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B135605
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Sporich v. Superior Court (People)
Sexually Violent Predator Act neither expressly nor impliedly requires sexually violent predator to undergo additional psychiatric interviews to make them current. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2000 | |
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S062266
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People v. Martinez
Uncertified computer printouts reporting felon's criminal history are admissible as evidence under official records exception to hearsay rule. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2000 | |
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C028945
|
People v. Johnson
Evidence Code Section 1109, which allows evidence of prior domestic violence in prosecution of domestic violence charge, doesn't violate due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2000 | |
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D031235
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People v. Rhoden
Prosecution may withdraw from plea bargain at any time before defendant pleads guilty or otherwise relies on plea bargain to his detriment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2000 | |
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S021331
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People v. Ervin
Court properly imposed death penalty when first degree murder conviction is accompanied by special circumstances finding of murder committed for financial gains. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2000 | |
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H017023
|
People v. Williams
Trial court's failure to commence trial prior to statutory deadline doesn't preclude court from retaining jurisdiction of case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 3, 2000 | |
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G021627
|
People v. Anderson
In second degree murder charge, mother's failure to care for child after unassisted birth is not per se implied malice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 3, 2000 | |
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98-6085
|
Barnes v. Scott
Amendment prescribing intermediate alternative punishment for crime, which is enacted and applied to accused after commission of crime, isn't ex post facto law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 2, 2000 | |
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99-6049
|
U.S. v. Arceneaux
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 2, 2000 | |
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99-3125, 99-3129 and 99-3143
|
Ward v. Booker
Bureau of Prisons rule, that deems nonviolent offenders whose crimes involve firearms ineligible for sentence reductions, is invalid. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 1, 2000 | |
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98-2270
|
Litteral v. Williams
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 1, 2000 | |
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99-6253
|
Starnes v. Gibson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 1, 2000 | |
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99-1330
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Joseph v. Atherton
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 1, 2000 | |
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C031137
|
People v. Benjamin
Although probable cause for search not supported by search results, results can be used to support truthfulness of statements made in search warrant affidavit. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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C030752
|
Barrett v. Superior Court (People)
Judge must recuse self when he presides over petitioner's preliminary hearing and motion to dismiss information. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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B134960
|
Paredes v. Superior Court (People)
Order finding dismissed and then refiled action was 'continuation' of the dismissed action is improper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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C028843
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People v. Cratty
Unlawful driving conviction under Vehicle Code Section 10851(a) is non-theft offense and can stand with conviction for receiving stolen property. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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D031554
|
People v. Crusilla
Federal immigration inspector may make citizen's arrest at border for state offense of driving while under the influence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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H018981
|
People v. Chardon
Forging sister's name on citation to appear in court for driving without license sufficiently supports misdemeanor violation being elevated to a felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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A083097
|
People v. Lamb
'Harvey' rule, preventing consideration of facts underlying dismissed charges, doesn't apply to sentencing on guilty plea to child molestation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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B119634
|
People v. Eck
Enhancement for inflicting great bodily injury in committing felony is barred by greater enhancement for inflicting such injury by shooting from vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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D031878
|
People v. Ewing
'Harass,' as used in stalking statute, is not unconstitutionally vague. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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C029392
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People v. Allen
Requirement that person register as sex offender does not constitute punishment for purposes of ex post facto analysis. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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B133053
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Garcetti v. Superior Court (Pierre)
Amended Sexually Violent Predators Act applies to people with qualifying convictions for which they received an indeterminate sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 28, 2000 | |
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98-56445
|
Conde v. Henry
Defendant is entitled to jury instruction that reflects his theory of defense is supported by evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 27, 2000 | |
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A088030
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In re David Lopez
Postjudgment order not appealable when appeal actually seeks habeas corpus relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 26, 2000 | |
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A088200
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People v. Mora
Postjudgment order not appealable when appeal actually seeks habeas corpus relief. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 26, 2000 | |
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98CA1650
|
People v. Priester
Mandatory period of parole does not violate terms of plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 25, 2000 |
