| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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H026546
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People v. Jiang
Police interpreter did not adequately inform Mandarin speaker of his Miranda rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 2, 2005 | |
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B179266
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Becerrada v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.)
Custodian of records may disclose to police records it already disclosed to defendant without separate Pitchess motion by prosecutor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 2, 2005 | |
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S112505
|
In re Roberts
Prisoner challenging denial of parole should file habeas petition in superior court where he was convicted and sentenced. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 2, 2005 | |
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S015008
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People v. Schmeck
Defendant has no legitimate expectation of privacy in contents of paper bag stored at house where he worked. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 31, 2005 | |
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H025526
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In re Cortinas
Order granting defendant's parole was improper because there was ample evidence he would pose risk of danger. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 27, 2005 | |
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A094946
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In re Black
Fifteen-percent limit on worktime credits for violent felony sentence does not apply to term imposed for nonviolent offense in separate case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2005 | |
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E035174
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People v. Wahlert
Admission of pretext call statements made against defendant was harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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A106116
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People v. $25,000 U.S. Currency
Court can order money seized in drug raid transferred to federal authorities even though state limitations period had passed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
|
G031916
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People v. Vasco
Trial court did not err in applying newsperson's shield law to restrict defendant's cross-examination of reporter. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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E035533
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People v. Stark
Potential buyer of property in receivership was not entitled to match highest bid at auction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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S112505
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In re Roberts
Prisoner challenging denial of parole should file habeas petition in superior court where he was convicted and sentenced. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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B179266
|
Becerrada v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.)
Custodian of records may disclose to police records it already disclosed to defendant without separate Pitchess motion by prosecutor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
|
A106781
|
Bartholomew D., a Minor
BB gun is dangerous weapon under Penal Code because it is reasonably perceived as capable of inflicting serious injury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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S124003
|
People v. Garcia
Jury cannot revisit crime scene after deliberations have begun unless defendant and counsel are present. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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C046096
|
People v. Ruiloba
Trial of alleged child molester need not be bifurcated on substantive issues and statute of limitations issue. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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A106256
|
People v. Middleton
Police officers' awareness that motel resident was parolee justified warrantless search of room. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 25, 2005 | |
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A106034
|
People v. Chaney
Threatening public officer is not lesser included offense of making criminal threat. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 24, 2005 | |
|
04-1475
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Schriro v. Smith
Arizona must be given opportunity to apply its own measures for adjudicating claims of mental retardation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 21, 2005 | |
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A102885
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People v. Davey
Single act of indecent exposure constitutes only one crime for purpose of sentencing, regardless of number of witnesses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 18, 2005 | |
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E035293
|
People v. Gonzales
Court may admit preliminary hearing transcript during retrial of strike allegation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Oct. 17, 2005 | |
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B177852
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The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (People)
Disclosure of documents in sexual assault cases against priests did not violate clergy-penitent privilege. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 17, 2005 | |
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S014200
|
People v. Dunkle
Jury's verdict that defendant was mentally competent to stand trial was not erroneous or ambiguous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 13, 2005 | |
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B171255
|
People v. Roquemore
Suspect who asked for 'mom or lawyer' during questioning did not unambiguously invoke Miranda rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2005 | |
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F045561
|
Jose. P., a Minor
Defendant who 'pushed himself on victim' during intercourse is guilty of forcible rape. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2005 | |
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B174888
|
People v. Avila
Prosecutor did not exercise due diligence in trying to secure witness' appearance on morning of trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2005 | |
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B180087
|
People v. Jackson
Trial court improperly extended defendant's probationary term beyond statutory maximum. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2005 | |
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S012945
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People v. Davis
Defendant's convictions for first-degree murder and death sentence are affirmed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2005 | |
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B171255
|
People v. Roquemore
Suspect who asked for 'mom or lawyer' during questioning did not unambiguously invoke Miranda rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2005 | |
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S037195
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People v. Kennedy
Witness' identification of shooting suspect was admissible despite mistakes regarding height and facial hair. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2005 | |
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B177852
|
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (People)
Disclosure of documents in sexual assault cases against priests did not violate clergy-penitent privilege. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 12, 2005 |
