| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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05-30348
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U.S. v. Napier
District court erred in imposing nonstandard conditions of supervised release after oral sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 8, 2006 | |
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05-10653
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U.S. v. Paopao
Police seizure of handgun during protective sweep of illegal gambling room did not violate offender's Fourth Amendment right. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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H029756
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In re Jasso
Counsel's failure to object to defendant's shackles and prison jumpsuit during trial prejudiced outcome of case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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05-30488
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U.S. v. Mosley
In case where defendant's apartment was 'stash house,' sufficent evidence supports conviction for possession of firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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00-99011
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Landrigan v. Schriro
Defendant alleged facts, that if true, raise colorable claim of ineffective assistance of counsel during his capital sentencing proceeding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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B186837
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People v. Ramirez
Motion to withdraw no contest plea is improperly denied where prosecution's nondisclosure of favorable information affected defendant's judgment in entering plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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D047776
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In re Zepeda
Applicable 'some evidence' standard supported prison official's determination that inmate possessed weapon in shared cell. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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05-10810
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U.S. v. Choudhry
Defendant's motion to suppress evidence is properly denied where parking violation warranted investigatory stop of vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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04-30545
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U.S. v. Arellano-Ochoa
Opening screen door infringed on reasonable and legitimate expectation of privacy, however, exigent circumstances justified warrantless intrusion into home. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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05-16455
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Sass v. California Board of Prison Terms
Deprivation of inmate's liberty interest in parole comports with due process if prison administrators' decision to deny parole is supported by evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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D047496
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People v. Ravaux
Defendant is not entitled to custody credit for time spent in police custody prior to his official booking. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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F047102
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People v. Riskin
In child molestation case, father's burden of proof argument with regard to extension of statute of limitations is rejected. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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H028471
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People v. Ormonde
Motion to suppress evidence should have been granted where detective's illegal entry of residence led to discovery of contraband. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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C051500
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People v. Burton
Parent who engages in serious domestic violence against other parent, while aware that their child is present, is guilty of child endangerment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 7, 2006 | |
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D044138
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People v. Anzalone
Defense counsel provided ineffective assistance when he failed to object to misstatement of law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 6, 2006 | |
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B190658
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People v. Crane
In DUI case involving Colorado prior conviction, imposition of enhanced sentence based upon prior conviction was not proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 6, 2006 | |
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C045935
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People v. Gonzalez
Under Penal Code Section 12022.53(f) only one firearm sentencing enhancement may be imposed, and any additional enhancements must be stricken, not stayed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 6, 2006 | |
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C049214
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People v. Galindo
Evidence of patient's inability to control his dangerous behavior is required to extend his commitment period pursuant to Penal Code Section 1026.5 |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 6, 2006 | |
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S127176
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People v. Pokovich
Statements made during court-ordered exam to determine defendant's mental competency to stand trial cannot be used to impeach defendant's testimony at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 6, 2006 | |
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C049018
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People v. Palmer
In drunk driving case, court's use of prior Nevada convictions to enhance sentence is proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 6, 2006 | |
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f048042
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People v. Johnson
Following acquittal for first degree murder, conviction on retrial for conspiracy to commit murder does not violate double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 6, 2006 | |
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C050155
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People v. Hill
Where defendant's own criminal threat qualified as gang-related criminal activity, sufficient evidence supports gang enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 6, 2006 | |
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02-15475
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Kesser v. Cambra
When evaluating credibility of prosecutor's race-neutral reasons for executing peremptory challenges, court must compare characteristics of challenged and non-challenged jurors. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 6, 2006 | |
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H028593
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People v. Jasso
When several criminal acts are committed for one objective, court must instruct jury to determine if there is one conspiracy or many. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 5, 2006 | |
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H029756
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In re Jasso
Counsel's failure to object to defendant's shackles and prison jumpsuit during trial prejudiced outcome of case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 5, 2006 | |
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A112494
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In re Hudson
Special condition of parole prohibiting twice-convicted child molester from accessing computer, Internet or camera equipment was not unreasonable or overbroad. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 5, 2006 | |
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F048022
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People v. Buchanan
Circumstances under which prosecution used its peremptory challenges were not sufficient to raise inference of discriminatory purpose. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 5, 2006 | |
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B180779
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People v. Corcoran
Where movement of victims was not incidental to commission of attempted robbery, evidence was sufficient to sustain kidnapping convictions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 5, 2006 | |
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C048615
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People v. Maestas
Only residential burglaries constitute first degree burglary and serious felonies, thus prior second degree burglary conviction may not trigger Three Strikes Law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 5, 2006 | |
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H026450
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People v. Simmons
Defendant's appearance at trial in shackles constituted prejudicial error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 5, 2006 |
