Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
D025024, D025023, and D024993
|
People v. Harrison
Full firearm use enhancement sentence for consecutive term, rather than one-third middle term, is error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
95-30185
|
U.S. v. Pierson
Witness' testimony describing threats to family to explain cooperation with government isn't prejudicial to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
C024449
|
People v. Gontiz
Defendant is permitted to withdraw guilty plea if not properly advised of all possible immigration consequences. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
95-30185
|
U.S. v. Pierson
Witness' testimony describing threats to family to explain cooperation with government isn't prejudicial to defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
B066399
|
People v. Greenberger
Defendant's declarations against interest are admitted into joint trial without denying codefendant's confrontation right. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
F025271
|
People v. Moore
For misappropriating public funds, sufficient evidence allows court's judicial notice of water district's state status. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
F025271
|
People v. Moore
For misappropriating public funds, sufficient evidence allows court's judicial notice of water district's state status. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
96-50531
|
U.S. v. Lussier
Intent to use explosive device as weapon isn't necessary for possession by convicted felon conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
96-36213
|
Stein v. Wood
District court has jurisdiction concurrent with appeals court over custody of habeas corpus petitioner. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
96-99021 and 96-99023
|
Wharton v. Calderon
In federal habeas action, warden cannot be barred from interviewing potential witnesses outside deposition setting. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
C023943
|
People v. Gontiz
Defendant is permitted to withdraw guilty plea if not properly advised of all possible immigration consequences. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
G018175
|
People v. Silvey
Defendant committing manslaughter against 'intruder' at friend's house isn't entitled to defense of habitation instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
F024542
|
People v. Spry
Jury isn't instructed correctly on magnitude of defendant's burden of proving affirmative defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
95-99018
|
Gerlaugh v. Stewart
Defense attorney isn't ineffective per se for not arguing against death penalty at sentencing hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
95-99005
|
Bloom v. Calderon
Ineffective assistance of counsel results from not providing psychiatrist available evidence of defendant's mental illness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
B105413
|
People v. Chevalier
Verdict for drug conspiracy weight allegation doesn't require substantial involvement in the underlying offense element. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
96-10575
|
U.S. v. Johnson
In transporting minor for criminal sexual activity, 'intent' element applies to sexual conduct, not transporting victim. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
B100904
|
People v. Dawson
Felony murder jury instruction is sufficient when prosecutor relies on 'natural and probable consequences' doctrine. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
D025024, D025023 and D024993
|
People v. Harrison
Sentence for one matter must reflect that enhancement carries term one-third of other enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
B109959
|
People v. Superior Court (Blakely)
Lack of effective treatment for defendant's medical condition doesn't preclude extended commitment in state hospital. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
A074843
|
People v. Gillispie
Refusal to strike prior is justified for defendant's numerous armed robberies over short period of time. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
F027004
|
People v. Casillas
Defendant cannot withdraw plea when express condition subsequent to bargain, nonappearance at sentencing, occurs. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
96-7171
|
Spencer v. Kemna
Expiration of prisoner's sentence causes his habeas corpus petition challenging parole revocation to be moot. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
96-1469
|
U.S. v. Ramirez
Fourth Amendment doesn't hold officers to higher standard when 'no-knock' entry causes destruction of property. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
97-50048
|
U.S. v. Toothman
Defendant is permitted to withdraw guilty plea when sentenced to felony after pleading to misdemeanor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
97-10116
|
U.S. v. Terrence
Compact of Free Association doesn't immunize Palauans from prosecution for illegal U.S. reentry after deportation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
B116550
|
People v. Aguilar
Denial of motion to dismiss for violation of speedy trial right isn't appealable after guilty plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
B112055
|
People v. Fields
Testimony regarding number on defendant's pager isn't impermissible hearsay evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
A075845
|
People v. Haynes
Evidence supports finding defendant aided and abetted robbery occurring in two incidents of continuing nature. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
A074730
|
People v. Brodit
Admission of child abuse victim's hearsay statements pursuant to statute doesn't violate due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 |