| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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96-10527
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U.S. v. Kaluna
Under federal three strikes law, it's the government burden to demonstrate that prior offenses qualify as 'serious violent felonies.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
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98-16625
|
U.S. v. Dawson
Failure to advise defendant of his right to confrontation and privilege against self-incrimination during plea proceedings is subject to harmless-error analysis. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
98-50595
|
U.S. v. Corrales-Beltran
Failure to advise alien that he had the right to appeal bail determination doesn't invalidate deportation when no prejudice shown. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
98-50405
|
U.S. v. Byrne
Oral granting of motion for acquittal isn't 'final judgment of acquittal,' and double jeopardy clause isn't violated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
98-55338
|
U.S. v. Dutkel
Jury tampering by co-defendant requires conviction of defendant to be vacated, unless jury's deliberations regarding defendant aren't affected. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
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98-10189
|
U.S. v. Portillo-Cano
Even though right to appeal was waived, defendant can still appeal if district court didn't explain nature of charges. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
98-30267 and 98-30283
|
U.S. v. Lawton
Uncharged conduct, due to a plea bargain, can't be a basis for departing from the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
G021783
|
People v. Arndt
Enhancement for bodily injury doesn't preempt enhancement for injury causing victim to become comatose. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
B126166
|
People v. Martinez
Imposition of 25-year sentence enhancement is not cruel or unusual punishment for defendant who used firearm causing great bodily injury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 29, 1999 | |
|
S075090
|
People v. Thomas
Defendant sentenced under three strikes law is entitled to presentence conduct credit, but credit is limited to 15 percent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 29, 1999 | |
|
e024579
|
People v. Ibanez
Writ of error coram nobis cannot be used to withdraw plea to multiple counts of child molestation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 29, 1999 | |
|
98-0389
|
Calik v. Kongable
Trial judge may not impose jail or prison time as condition of probation for first-time drug offenders. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 1999 | |
|
97CA2190
|
People v. Wolfe
Right to speedy trial not violated where trial postponed due to unavailability of witnesses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 1999 | |
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99-5074
|
U.S. v. Alexander
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 1999 | |
|
98CA1948
|
People v. Montaine
Failure to advise defendant of period of mandatory parole does not invalidate plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 28, 1999 | |
|
99-5145
|
U.S. v. Bekedermo
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-2040
|
Candelaria v. Lemaster
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
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99-6098
|
U.S. v. Schaffer
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
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99-3189
|
U.S. v. $5,348.00 in United States Currency
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-1395
|
Simmons v. [No Appellate Named on Appeal]
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-3123
|
Ingham v. Tillery
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-6224
|
Webb v. Evans
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-3150
|
U.S. v. Cook
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-5167
|
Lewis v. Boone
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-1137
|
Carrier v. Marr
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-7059
|
Day v. Maynard
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-6125
|
U.S. v. Earls
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
98-3335
|
U.S. v. Keifer
Court may not rely on facts in presentence report if defendant objects and government hasn't proven facts by preponderance of evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-3180
|
Cooper v. Nelson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 27, 1999 | |
|
99-1251
|
U.S. v. Portman
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 22, 1999 |
