| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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D049650
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People v. Garcia
Evidence of consciousness of guilt shown by stand-off with defendant is not excluded where he was wanted in relation to other crimes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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F053389
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People v. Lopez
'Marsden' hearing is improperly denied where defendant claimed public defender had conflict of interest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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F051843
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People v. Zavala
Collateral estoppel does not apply where prior acquittal did not determine issue at third trial of whether defendant was guilty of torture. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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C055057
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People v. Hundal
Sanction for ex parte communication with court regarding opposing counsel's former suspension is improper. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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05-55406
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Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. v. County of San Luis Obispo (Cisneros)
Due process and equal protection claims are dismissed against mobilehome park owner challenging rent stabilization ordinance. |
Constitutional Law |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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E042254
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People v. Galvan
Penal Code Section 12022.7(b) enhancement for great bodily injury does not require victim's comatose state to be permanent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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A120494
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San Mateo County Dept. of Child Support Services v. Clark
Failure of child's mother to cooperate with genetic testing order does not justify granting of motion to set aside default paternity judgment. |
Family Law |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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E045763
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I.I., a Minor
Mother's parental rights are properly terminated in case where children's caretaker conveys willingness to adopt. |
Family Law |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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B203931
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Glencoe v. Neue Sentimental Film AG
Defendant is not entitled to attorney fees as prevailing party where plaintiff dismissed action with prejudice following trial's commencement. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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C056200
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Wallis v. PHL Associates Inc.
Court does not abuse discretion by imposing sanctions for attorney's violation of protective order. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 26, 2008 | |
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B195853
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Dominguez v. Washington Mutual Bank
Complaint alleging sexual orientation discrimination is timely under equitable exception to deadline where co-worker continues harassing behavior. |
Civil Rights |
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Nov. 25, 2008 | |
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A120115
|
Morales v. California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Protocol providing standards applicable to condemned inmates is invalid due to non-compliance with Administrative Procedures Act. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Nov. 25, 2008 | |
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06-15967
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Rouse v. U.S. Dept. of State
Statute of limitations bars suit against U.S. Dept. of State for alleged Privacy Act violations. |
Civil Rights |
|
Nov. 25, 2008 | |
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S123133
|
People v. Brendlin
Outstanding warrant attenuates connection between illegal traffic stop and discovery of drug paraphernalia. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 25, 2008 | |
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S148204
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People v. Mentch
Primary caregiver defense does not protect supplier of medical marijuana who only sporadically took patients to medical appointments. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 25, 2008 | |
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C055486
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People v. Genovese
CALCRIM homicide instructions are proper where jury was not specifically informed that imperfect defense of another negates malice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 25, 2008 | |
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E042724
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Friends of Riverside's Hills v. City of Riverside (Rancho La Sierra West Partnership)
Plaintiff fails to meet requirements of both Subdivision Map Act and California Environmental Quality Act. |
Government |
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Nov. 25, 2008 | |
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A118124
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State Bar of California v. Statile
State Bar's subrogation rights against attorney are not limited where plaintiffs settled with attorney prior to reimbursement from Client Security Fund. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 24, 2008 | |
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C051803
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People v. Davis
Defendants forfeit claim that wiretap evidence should have been excluded where they failed to raise it in trial court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 24, 2008 | |
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C055656
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Pratt v. Union Pacific Railroad Company
Railroad Labor Act does not preempt trial court's ability to prevent employer's demand for extrajudicial information. |
Labor Law |
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Nov. 24, 2008 | |
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S167162
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In re Aaron D.
Order |
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Nov. 24, 2008 | ||
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C057392
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Lewis v. WCAB
Injured worker's condition need not be 'permanent and stationary' for Labor Code Section 4660(d) report to indicate permanent disability. |
Workers' Compensation |
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Nov. 24, 2008 | |
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F055097
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A.A., a Minor
New statutory Indian Child Exception does not negate termination of mother's parental rights. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Nov. 24, 2008 | |
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C057500
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People v. Cox
Resistance to unlawful arrest is admissible evidence where court views it as independent act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 24, 2008 | |
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G037261
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Patrick v. Alacer Corporation
Corporation cannot demur to derivative complaint filed on its behalf. |
Corporations |
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Nov. 24, 2008 | |
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E043083
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People v. Rabanales
Defendant who pled no contest to attempted murder violates plea agreement when he later commits domestic violence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 21, 2008 | |
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B202186
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Lee v. An
Appellant's motion to set aside voidable default judgment is untimely. |
Civil Procedure |
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Nov. 21, 2008 | |
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A114809
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O.W.L. Foundation v. City of Rohnert Park (University District)
Water supplier has substantial discretion to measure groundwater sufficiency for purposes of water supply assessment. |
Environmental Law |
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Nov. 21, 2008 | |
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G038379
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People v. Mosley
Court strikes sex offender registration imposed upon defendant where Jessica's Law would subject him to residency restriction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Nov. 21, 2008 | |
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S167148
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Catlin v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
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Nov. 21, 2008 |