| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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B160112
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People v. Johnson
Gang member sentenced to life in prison is not eligible for enhancement of 10-year consecutive term. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 25, 2003 | |
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F036242
|
People v. Lopez
Carjacking occurs even if vehicle is not physically moved. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
02-50311
|
U.S. v. Rearden
Defendant's sentence was properly enhanced for transmitting child pornography that portrays sadistic or masochistic conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 21, 2003 | |
|
C037717
|
People v. Billa
Defendant can be held liable for murder based on accidental death of accomplice to arson. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 20, 2003 | |
|
99-17643
|
Griffey v. Lindsey
Petitioner cannot use Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(c) to relate his current habeas corpus petition back to his earlier petitions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 18, 2003 | |
|
02-30389
|
U.S. v. Ibarra
Police had probable cause to make traffic stop of vehicle that had been watched for drug activity. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 18, 2003 | |
|
E030778
|
People v. Jennings
Hearsay statements made by codefendant during joint interrogation were improperly admitted, but errors are harmless. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 18, 2003 | |
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02-30297
|
U.S. v. Hurt
Court had discretion to reject joint sentencing recommendation made by defendant and prosecutor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 18, 2003 | |
|
A097247
|
People v. North
Sex offender registration statute does not give transient sex offenders fair notice of requirements governing changes of location. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 18, 2003 | |
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G031028
|
People v. Gutierrez
Court had no duty to instruct jury on attempted voluntary manslaughter for defendant charged with attempted murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 18, 2003 | |
|
B159294
|
People v. Pinkston
Defendant who committed at least three traffic violations during high-speed chase is guilty of felony evasion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | |
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02-50380
|
U.S. v. Kincade
Government must have individualized suspicion before extracting blood from parolees without their consent for DNA analysis. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 17, 2003 | |
|
F034110
|
People v. Chavez
Drive-by shooting is not enumerated felony for purposes of felony-murder rule. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 14, 2003 | |
|
02-1369
|
Mitchell v. Esparza
Federal court exceeded authority by granting habeas relief to defendant convicted of murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 12, 2003 | |
|
02-50445
|
U.S. v. Sanchez-Castro
Court properly denied Rule 35(b) motion after considering relevant factors other than defendant's assistance to government. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 10, 2003 | |
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00-50306
|
U.S. v. Female Juvenile (Wendy G.)
Under federal statute, when juvenile is in custody, parents must be informed of their opportunity to advise and counsel child before interrogation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 7, 2003 | |
|
2000-0430
|
Arizona v. Gant
Court erred in denying motion to suppress evidence found in vehicle when police did not direct defendant to stop vehicle. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 5, 2003 | |
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02-50018
|
U.S. v. Ramirez
Temporary detentions ordered by juvenile parole board do not constitute revocations or terms of imprisonment for purposes of subsequent adult sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 5, 2003 | |
|
02-17311
|
U.S. v. Rodrigues
Habeas petitioner was not entitled to evidentiary hearing regarding attorney's alleged conflict of interest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 5, 2003 | |
|
C036624
|
People v. Schlager
Defendant cannot appeal validity of no contest plea without certificate of probable cause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Nov. 3, 2003 | |
|
B156250
|
People v. Park
Defendant who made controlled and direct attack on victim's face had specific intent to commit aggravated mayhem. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 31, 2003 | |
|
S105781
|
People v. Montes
Alternate penalty provision applies only where felony, by its own terms, provides for life sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 29, 2003 | |
|
S096831
|
In re Barnett
Court will not file or consider represented capital inmate's pro se submissions that challenge legality of death judgment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 29, 2003 | |
|
B159422
|
People v. Wallace
Defendant cannot be convicted under statute that contains only a penalty provision. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 29, 2003 | |
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F040410
|
People v. Griggs
Court had no duty to instruct jury to limit its use of defendant's prior felony convictions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 28, 2003 | |
|
S094597
|
People v. Lee
Penalty provision for attempted murder does not require that attempted murderer personally acts willfully and with deliberation and premeditation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 28, 2003 | |
|
C041404
|
People v. Jones
Defendant who was charged with cultivating marijuana may raise Compassionate Use Act defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 26, 2003 | |
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B151026
|
People v. Mitchell
Trial court erred in permitting evidence based on canine scent identification lineup without first holding hearing to establish foundation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
C042683
|
People v. Atwood
Defendant's probation can be revoked under Proposition 36 only if at least one of probation violations is not drug-related. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
D040210
|
People v. Harden
Trial court did not err by modifying jury instructions regarding felony-murder special circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 |
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