| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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05-50820
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U.S. v. Calderon-Segura
Documentary evidence proving facts and dates of alien’s prior removal and felony conviction are sufficient to render alien eligible for enhanced statutory maximum. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 10, 2008 | |
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06-10304
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U.S. v. Tulaner
Defendant receives offense level increase for full 'intended loss' of scheme to purchase 12 sputtering discs, even if he only obtained four. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 10, 2008 | |
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C055448
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Environmental Defense Project of Sierra County v. County of Sierra
Where amendment to zoning ordinance is proposed, 10-day notice of public hearing must be given after planning commission's recommendation has been received. |
Government |
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Jan. 10, 2008 | |
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A115018
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Fiscal v. City and County of San Francisco
Proposition is invalid as preempted by state law since subject of gun control is statewide concern and controlled by applicable state law. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jan. 10, 2008 | |
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07-17370
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Golden Gate Restaurant Assn. v. City and County of San Francisco
Order |
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Jan. 10, 2008 | ||
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B192952
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People v. Jefferson
Fifth Amendment does not bar taped exchange between drive-by shooters who mistakenly identified victim as rival gang member by Van Halen tattoo. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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G037796
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People v. Oglesby
Court need not suspend criminal proceedings to conduct second competency hearing unless substantial change of circumstances or new evidence is presented. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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07-1276
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Fridley v. Forsythe (In re Fridley)
Chapter 13 plan may not be completed early so as to qualify for discharge by prepaying lump-sum without full payment of allowed claims. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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06-1350
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Centre Insurance Co. v. SNTL Corp. (In re SNTL Corp.)
Unsecured creditor may revive debtor's previously released liability and include attorney fees incurred postpetition but arising from prepetition contract. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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07-1254
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Ransom v. MBNA America Bank (In re Ransom)
Debtor may not deduct vehicle ownership expenses when calculating his disposable income if there are no liens or encumbrances on his vehicle. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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B195402
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Nielsen v. Beck
Former attorney's advice to client about 'same subject matter' after substitution presents triable issue tolling statute of limitations for malpractice action. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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B195866
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People v. Anaya
Guardian who embezzled money from elderly is not entitled to presentence custody credit for time spent electronically monitored while released on bail. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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C052801
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People v. Curry
Court’s erroneous failure to permit jury to find aggravating factors is harmless where jury doubtlessly would have found such factors true. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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06-1164
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John R. Sand & Gravel Co. v. United States
Lawsuit is properly found to be untimely where Federal Circuit addressed timeliness issue sua sponte. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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05-73752
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NLRB v. Friendly Cab Co.
Taxicab drivers denied ability to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities and subjected to considerable control by cab company are ‘employees’ under National Labor Relations Act. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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G038040
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Hall v. Time Inc.
Plaintiff must suffer 'injury in fact' and 'lost money or property' to have standing to pursue claim under California unfair competition law. |
Corporations |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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07-1254
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Ransom v. MBNA America Bank (In re Ransom)
Order |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | ||
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C051564
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In re Pope
'In re Phelon' is incorrectly decided where it fails to recognize that Penal Code Section 2933 constitutes legislatively enacted exception to Section 654. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 9, 2008 | |
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D050824
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V.F., a Minor
When noncustodial parent is incarcerated, court must determine if parent desires to assume custody and whether placement would be detrimental. |
Juveniles |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | |
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H029406
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California Highway Patrol v. Superior Court (Quigley)
Continuous violations of helmet law show 'persistent neglect' and do not constitute correctable offenses requiring issuance of 'fix-it' tickets. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | |
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G038697
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Norton v. San Bernardino City Unified School District
Trial court erred when it did not clearly state whether or not plaintiff had been reinstated to former position, creating internal inconsistency. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | |
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S159259
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Legal Services for Prisoners with Children v. Bowen
Order |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | ||
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S158076
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People v. Dieck
Order |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | ||
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S158179
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People v. White
Order |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | ||
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S158301
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People v. Viera
Order |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | ||
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S157933
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Vasquez v. County of Los Angeles
Order |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | ||
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S157870
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People v. Garcia
Order |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | ||
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S158278
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People v. Allison
Order |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | ||
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S157565
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People v. McNeal
Order |
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Jan. 8, 2008 | ||
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S158084
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People v. Superior Court (Smith)
Order |
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Jan. 8, 2008 |