| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C034960
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People v. Vo
Defendants who acted together to murder gang member and assault deputy were eligible for gang enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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F046430
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In re Joshua J.
Unlawful search may not be justified by fact that juvenile was subject to search condition of which officers were totally unaware. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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G031747
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People v. Miller
Search of probationer was valid even though guilty plea resulting in probation was later vacated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-16018
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U.A. Local 342 Apprenticeship & Training Trust v. Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co. Inc.
Local labor agreement requiring fund contributions from employer shall be enforced. |
Labor Law |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-10654
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United States v. Becerra-Garcia
Tribal rangers stop of trespassing van is reasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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02-72689
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Li v. Ashcroft
Order |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | ||
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04-15751
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Anderson v. Alameida
Counsel need not challenge admission of confession on right to counsel ground where confession occurred during extradition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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99-99018
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Williams v. Woodford
Opinion |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | ||
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03-55084
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Katzir's Floor and Home Design Inc. v. M-MLS.com
Trial court's addition of parties to judgment violates due process. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-35548
|
Rivera v. Ashcroft
Jurisdiction exists to hear petitioner's claim of citizenship despite accepting deportation and waiving right to appeal immigration judge's decision. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-15958
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State of Montana v. Goldin (In re Pegasus Gold Corp.)
Bankruptcy courts have post-confirmation jurisdiction over claims that have close nexus to original bankruptcy proceeding. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-16112
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United States v. Fowler (In re Fowler)
Debtors' employment tax debt retains its administrative expense status upon conversion from Chapter 11 to Chapter 13 bankruptcy. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-55247
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Sherwood Partners v. Lycos (In re: Sherwood)
California Civil Procedure Code Section 1800, which allows avoidance of preferential transfers, is preempted by Bankruptcy Code. |
Bankruptcy |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-30231
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U.S. v. Kama
Defendant waived threshold issue of whether district court abused its discretion when it declined to exercise its equitable jurisdiction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-30171
|
U.S. v. Bruce
Defendant who allegedly assaulted Indian child may have been charged under wrong statute because of own Indian status. |
Native American Affairs |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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F044982
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People v. Ayers
Domestic violence forms filled out by victim were admissible in defendant's spousal battery trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B169675
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Estrada v. RPS Inc.
Because dismissal orders are part of class certification process, named plaintiffs have standing to appeal but orders are not appealable. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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04-10241
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U.S. v. Alvarez-Gutierrez
State misdemeanor conviction for sexual abuse of minor may be defined as aggravated felony for federal sentencing purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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04-10076
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U.S. v. Mayo
Warrantless search of hatchback cargo area of vehicle incident to arrest of recent occupant was proper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-35297
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Al-Safin v. Circuit City Stores Inc.
Arbitration agreement between employer and employee is substantively unconscionable. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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C044814
|
Reclamation District No. 684 v. State Dept. of Industrial Relations (Foundation for Fair Contracting)
Project for levee maintenance is public work subject to prevailing wage laws. |
Government |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B174518
|
C3 Entertainment Inc. v. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Trial court's grant of summary judgment for defendant based on interim ruling against other defendant was premature. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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G033414
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Marriage of Riddle
Representative sample must be used in calculating a salesman's income for child and spousal support. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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02-73947
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Azarte v. Ashcroft
When motion to reopen is filed within voluntary departure period, such period is tolled while Board of Immigration Appeals considers motion. |
Immigration |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B170252
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Marriage of Nicole F. Brown and Anthony Yana
Parent without legal or physical custody is entitled to evidentiary hearing in 'move-away' case. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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B170571
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People v. Arellano
Defendant's death threats did not negate surprise element of lying-in-wait special circumstance. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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G033763
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Royalty Carpet Mills v. City of Irvine (Essex Property Trust)
Petitioner's challenge to conditional use permit was absolutely time-barred. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-16004
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Dees v. Billy
District court order that stays proceedings and compels arbitration is not appealable even if accompanied by administrative closing. |
Civil Procedure |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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C041384
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Hodgson v. Banner Life Insurance Company
Applicant for life insurance who died before receiving policy is covered because insurer received payment and ultimately approved application. |
Insurance |
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Aug. 9, 2005 | |
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03-72240
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Davis v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Surviving spouse with limited interest in deceased's trust cannot claim marital deduction on estate tax. |
Taxation |
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Aug. 9, 2005 |