| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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06-50169
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U.S. v. Snellenberger
Sentencing court improperly considered minute order to show that defendant committed prior crime of violence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 5, 2007 | |
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05-10352
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U.S. v. Cabaccang
If conviction for greater offense is vacated, court may rely on jury's special finding for that offense during sentencing for lesser included offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 5, 2007 | |
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B183711
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People v. Herndon
Deputies' use of force to compel fingerprinting violates due process rights but is not prejudicial error requiring reversal for new trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 4, 2007 | |
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B189988
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People v. Gonzalez
Statute's reference to misdemeanor sentencing does not give judges discretion to punish homeless sex offender's felony failure to register as misdemeanor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 4, 2007 | |
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G035385
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People v. Kaplan
Court erred by failing to hold second competency hearing after defendant jumped from second tier of jail. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 4, 2007 | |
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A114145
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People v. Strasburg
Doctor's prescription for medical marijuana does not bar officer from continuing to search car where odor of passengers smoking creates probable cause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 4, 2007 | |
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F050116
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People v. Salcido
Convictions for gang participation are proper where jury instructions state defendant could be convicted if he was direct perpetrator of criminal conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 4, 2007 | |
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B185547
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People v. Albarran
Admission of evidence regarding defendant's gang affiliation that has no bearing on issues of intent and motive is not harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 3, 2007 | |
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D047936
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In re Prescott
If defendant's attorney discloses confidential communications and advocates in direct contravention of defendant's wishes, he is entitled to automatic reversal for prejudicial error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 3, 2007 | |
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S131879
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People v. Lowe
Defendant claiming speedy trial violation must show delay impaired ability to defend against charged crime, not simply lost chance to serve concurrent sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 2007 | |
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D047175
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People v. Romero
If jury accepts that defendant acted in imperfect self-defense, admission of murder victim's hearsay statements regarding his fear of defendant is not prejudicial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 2007 | |
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C050147
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People v. Baughman
Father not entitled to unanimous verdict on specific act of incest where jury unanimously agrees he committed all acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 2007 | |
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C041818
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People v. Rabaduex
Defendant fails to show that police 'knock-notice' search of his home violated his Fourth Amendment rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 30, 2007 | |
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04-16095
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Fisher v. City of San Jose
Where plenty of time existed for police to obtain arrest warrant during 12-hour standoff at defendant's home, warrantless arrest was improper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
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S133798
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People v. Neidinger
Defendant need only raise reasonable doubt regarding facts underlying his affirmative defense under Penal Code Section 278.7(a). |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
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06-15494
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Barajas v. Wise
In heroin case, habeas petition is properly granted where state failed to provide reasons for its refusal to disclose informant's addresses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
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06-50051
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U.S. v. Boyd
Hobbs Act conviction is proper where robbery of store potentially affected interstate commerce. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
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06-30161
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U.S. v. Perez
District court erred by conducting limited 'Ameline' remand of defendant's sentence where such remand had been ruled out by appellate court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
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04-55752
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Edwards v. LaMarque
State appellate court was not objectively unreasonable in finding petitioner's counsel made reasonable, tactical decision at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
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05-50282
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U.S. v. Daane
In case involving convictions for conspiracy and attempted extortion, court properly rejected defendants' proffered 'claim of right' instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
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05-10344
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U.S. v. Milwitt
To establish bankruptcy fraud, government must prove defendant's specific intent to defraud identifiable victim through identified fraudulent scheme. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 29, 2007 | |
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A110408
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People v. Dalerio
Kidnapping conviction is proper where defendant deceived child into walking substantial distance for purpose of attack. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
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A111600
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People v. Windham
Motion to suppress is properly denied where inmate impliedly consented to recording of his calls. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
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A111738
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People v. McDuffie
Involuntary administration of antipsychotic medication is permissible only if it is substantially likely to render defendant competent to stand trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
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A108062
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People v. Brock
Defendant's conviction of theft against elder is not proper where court incorrectly instructed jury on undue influence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
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B188831
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In re Lee
Governor's denial of parole must be supported by some evidence that prisoner's release would unreasonably endanger public safety. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
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A109515
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People v. Aleem
Where San Francisco provided appropriate venue, it could consent to having sexual assault case tried in San Mateo. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
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A109650
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People v. Bueno
Where People failed to prove prior conviction for battery with serious bodily injury was serious felony, offense did not qualify as 'strike.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
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H029753
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People v. Russell
Where defendant held good faith belief that motorcycle was abandoned, jury should have received instruction on mistake-of-fact defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2007 | |
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B185427
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People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Court lacks jurisdiction to declare bail forfeiture where complaint was not filed within 15 days from arraignment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Mar. 28, 2007 |
