| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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00CA0352
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People v. Norton
Defendant entitled to presentence confinement credit against sentence for offense committed while on parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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01CA1199
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In the Interest of J.P.L.
Evidence supported adjudication of minor as delinquent based on threats made to classmates. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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00-7103
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Scott v. Mullin
Habeas relief is warranted where prosecution withheld exculpatory evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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98-2060
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Herrera v. Lemaster
District court must assess harmlessness of Fourth Amendment violation under 'Brecht v. Abrahamson' standard. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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01-7125
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Powell v. Ray
Elimination of pre-parole supervised release program did not violate Ex Post Facto Clause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 3, 2002 | |
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98CA0721
|
People v. Pineda-Eriza
Sentence enhancers may only be applied to certain offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 2, 2002 | |
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01-10458
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U.S. v. Pace
Wire fraud conviction is reversed due to improper venue. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 2, 2002 | |
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00-16928
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Taniguchi v. Schultz
Unavailability of deportation waiver for lawful permanent resident convicted of felony does not violate equal protection. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 2, 2002 | |
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98-10136
|
U.S. v. Long
Defendant who failed to establish residency in home lacked standing to challenge police search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Sep. 2, 2002 | |
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01-50203
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U.S. v. Monreal
California district court lacked jurisdiction to review conviction in Iowa district court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 2, 2002 | |
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01-50374
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U.S. v. Rashkovski
Despite aliens' desires to emigrate without intention to engage in prostitution, sufficient evidence supports defendant's conviction for smuggling aliens for prostitution purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Sep. 2, 2002 | |
|
27513-9
|
State v. Simmons
Evidence of intent was sufficient to support conviction for forgery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 27, 2002 | |
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S016730
|
People v. Steele
Prior murder conviction is admissible to prove subsequent murder was committed with premeditation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 27, 2002 | |
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S024116
|
People v. Slaughter
Prosecutor's biblical references during penalty phase argument were improper but harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 27, 2002 | |
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S095385
|
People v. Valencia
Penetration into area behind window screen qualifies as 'entry into any building' within meaning of burglary statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
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71509-2
|
State v. Oster
Separate jury instruction establishing elements of charged crime did not violate defendant's constitutional rights. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
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27237-7
|
State v. Zatkovich
Exceptional sentence for stalking was appropriate. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 27, 2002 | |
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01-10087
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U.S. v. Finley
Trial court erred in excluding psychological expert testimony that corroborated defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 26, 2002 | |
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99-0378
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State v. Prion
Trial court's errors require reversal of conviction and death sentence for first-degree murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 26, 2002 | |
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27164-8
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State v. Wible
Convictions for possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct are affirmed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 26, 2002 | |
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2002-0048
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State v. Fell (Waldstein)
Necessity defense does not apply to criminal offenses defined outside Title 13. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 26, 2002 | |
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00-6442
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Knighton v. Mullin
Admission of evidence of prior crimes committed by defendant did not result in unfair trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
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00-50647
|
U.S. v. Stapleton
Defendant is vicariously liable for mail and wire fraud based on participation in telemarketing scheme. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 25, 2002 | |
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01-10354
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U.S.v. Romero
Two-year level enhancement was proper for defendant who posed as INS employee and promised to expedite applications in exchange for money. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
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01-8020
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US v. Mora
Proof requirement for penalties exceeding statutory maximum does not apply retroactively to initial habaes petitions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Aug. 25, 2002 | |
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00-10238
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U.S. v. Hanna
Court abused its discretion by allowing expert testimony on whether defendant's statements constituted serious threat against President. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
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00-6181
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Hooker v. Mullin
Court affirms death sentence of man convicted of first-degree murder of common-law wife and her mother. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
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01-4068
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U.S. v. Hurlich
Record did not support court's enhancement of defendant's sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
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01-30200
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U.S. v. Chase
Psychiatrist's testimony of defendant's threats against FBI agents is not barred by psychotherapist-patient privilege. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 25, 2002 | |
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B141994
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People v. Garcia
Defendant 's sentence enhancement was not proper where person who shot victim was not convicted of underlying felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 22, 2002 |