| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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F054655
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In re McGraw
Board must reconsider inmate's parole suitability by determining whether 'some evidence' supports conclusion that he is current threat to public safety. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 18, 2009 | |
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H031506
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People v. Maldonado
Counsel's inquiry about defendant's employment status in relation to drug charge does not demonstrate ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 18, 2009 | |
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C058369
|
People v. Grimes
Clerk's delay in mailing notice of appeal, consisting of over two years, is not prejudicial to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 18, 2009 | |
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07-30274
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U.S. v. Mayer
First degree burglary conviction in Oregon is predicate violent felony within Armed Career Criminal's Act's residual clause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 17, 2009 | |
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B207324
|
In re Smith
Governor’s parole unsuitability finding is upheld where inmate claimed she did not participate in beating her daughter to death. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 16, 2009 | |
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F053858
|
People v. Williams
Ability to remain at one location for five consecutive days not required to establish residence for purposes of sex offender registration. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | |
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07-55935
|
Johnson v. Walton
Police officer entitled to qualified immunity where belief in existence of probable cause to search brothel owners’ residence was not unreasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 16, 2009 | |
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H032044
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In re Lewis
Court erred in finding California Code of Regulations Title 15 Section 2402(c) unconstitutionally vague 'as applied' by parole board. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 16, 2009 | |
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H032794
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In re Chaudhary
Time spent in prison before release on parole cannot be credited against Penal Code Section 3000.1’s five-year parole discharge eligibility requirement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 16, 2009 | |
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D052080
|
People v. Bankers Insurance Company
Bail bond forfeiture invalid where court fails to make sufficiently clear statement to forfeit during proceeding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 13, 2009 | |
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C054729
|
People v. Garcia
Harmless error found where court admitted evidence of defendant's invocation of constitutional rights to show consciousness of guilt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 13, 2009 | |
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07-10034
|
U.S. v. McFall
Hindering competitor's ability to secure bid does not satisfy obtaining element required for extortion under the Hobbs Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 2009 | |
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07-30284
|
U.S. v. Brobst
Despite address change, warrant is sufficiently particular in its description to identify residence with reasonable effort. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 2009 | |
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B207048
|
People v. Camacho
Clerical error in verdict form does not affect validity of verdict where jury clearly intended to convict defendant of offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 2009 | |
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E041513
|
People v. Dean
Trial court's error in allowing plaintiff's experts to testify to information in unauthenticated hospital records is harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 2009 | |
|
A120517
|
People v. Medina
Defendant's commitment under Sexually Violent Predator Act valid despite 'underground regulations.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 2009 | |
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04-16095
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Fisher v. City of San Jose
Arrest warrant is not needed where exigent circumstances once existed to justify arrest of suspect in home during standoff. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 2009 | |
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08-30078
|
U.S. v. Hilgers
No error by trial judge who indicates intent to depart from sentencing guidelines and imposes reasonable sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 2009 | |
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08-50329
|
U.S. v. Hammons
Failure to address Section 3553(a) sentencing factors in imposing sentence deemed plain error affecting substantial rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 2009 | |
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D052257
|
People v. Harris Jr.
Proposition 36 probation mandatory where jury makes express finding that transportation of cocaine base was for personal use. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 12, 2009 | |
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05-10752
|
U.S. v. Boulware
Defendant's offer of proof is insufficient to support proffered return of capital theory. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 11, 2009 | |
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07-30105
|
U.S. v. Streich
Defendant's claims challenging inclusion of psychosexual information in presentence report are not ripe. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 11, 2009 | |
|
B201676
|
People v. Roa
Consistent out-of-court identifications constitutes substantial evidence of firearm use in carjacking despite retraction during trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 11, 2009 | |
|
S156537
|
People v. Wagner
Defendant on probation with imposition of sentence may demand speedy sentencing pursuant to either Penal Code Sections 1381 or 1203.2a. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | |
|
08-88
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Vermont v. Brillon
When assessing defendant's right to speedy trial, delays by appointed counsel acting on behalf of client is charged to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | |
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08-10101
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U.S. v. Franco-Flores
State court drug possession conviction is properly used to increase defendant's criminal history points. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | |
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C053982
|
People v. Hamlin
Torture may be demonstrated by continuing course of conduct in series of acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 10, 2009 | |
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A118575
|
In re Reed
Minor prison rule violation sufficient to deny parole where prisoner's conduct indicates current inability to follow reasonable conditions of parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
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C058030
|
In re Palermo
Evidence does not support finding of current dangerousness to public safety where prisoner maintained that he accidentally shot victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 | |
|
H032314
|
People v. Mendoza
Jail term required by probation cannot be reduced without 'change in circumstance.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Mar. 9, 2009 |
