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Jesse G., a Minor
Referee acting as both judge and advocate in juvenile proceeding violated minor's procedural due process rights.
Juveniles Jun. 20, 2005
Lara-Torres v. Gonzales
Immigrants' claim of ineffective assistance of counsel failed because attorney's advice did not affect proceedings.
Immigration Jun. 20, 2005
Tanadgusix Corp. v. Huber
Corporation that requested government vessel for Alaska natives breached agreement by docking vessel in Hawaii.
Government Jun. 20, 2005
U.S. v. Cayman
Court need not suppress evidence found on hard drive of computer that defendant obtained by fraud.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Sister Judith Lynn Gardenhire etc., v. Superior Court of Santa Clara County (Francesconi)
Decedent revoked trust by will before she died and regained ownership of property as individual.
Probate and Trusts Jun. 20, 2005
Sierra Club v. West Side Irrigation District (City of Tracy)
Two assignments by different water districts are separate and independent projects under state environmental laws.
Environmental Law Jun. 20, 2005
People v. Frazier
Jury instruction accurately stated defendant's burden to raise reasonable doubt that marijuana possession was unlawful.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Nuru v. Gonzales
Alien facing torture upon removal to his native Eritrea is entitled to immigration relief.
Immigration Jun. 20, 2005
Boyde v. Brown
Murderer failed to prove co-conspirator entered into secret plea agreement to incriminate him.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Tchoukhrova v. Gonzales
Harms suffered by disabled child and his parents in Russia rose to level of persecution.
Immigration Jun. 20, 2005
People v. Burns
Defendant facing commitment as sexually violent predator was not entitled to attorney's presence at psychological interviews.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
People v. Thoma
Defendant's silence in face of judge's description of victim's injuries is tacit admission of truth.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Sole Energy Co. v. Hodges
Entry of $27 million default judgment as sanction for discovery abuses violated due process.
Civil Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
People v. Chan
Defendant who made two digit error in reporting his address is guilty of failing to register as a sex offender.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
County of Santa Cruz v. Waterhouse
State law preempts county ordinance regulating height of mobilehomes.
Civil Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Mileikowsky v. Tenet Healthsystem
Terminating sanctions for repeated failure to provide discovery was proper.
Civil Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Rompilla v. Beard
Defense counsel must review information that prosecution will use to show aggravation, even when defendant suggests that no mitigating evidence exists.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Arias v. Katella Townhouse Homeowners Assoc. Inc.
Payments made by defendant after offer to compromise expired are considered part of plaintiff's judgment.
Civil Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Marriage of Weaver
Property held by spouses as joint tenants is community property though wife was allegedly included on deed by mistake.
Family Law Jun. 20, 2005
People v. Wheeler
Forgery of prescription drugs is not crime recognized under Proposition 36.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Gardenhire v. Superior Court (Francesconi)
Decedent revoked trust by will before she died and regained ownership of property as individual.
Probate and Trusts Jun. 20, 2005
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assoc. v. City of Fresno
City's assessment of fee to its utility departments is subject to requirements of Proposition 218.
Government Jun. 20, 2005
People v. Cajina
Prosecutor was entitled to refer to defendant as 'sex offender' in trial for failing to register as sex offender.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
People v. Mitchell
Petition to extend defendant's involuntary commitment that was filed after deadline and without justification need not be dismissed automatically.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Rodrigues v. Superior Court (Joaquim)
Default must be aside when attorney from outside jurisdiction attests to mistake leading to default.
Civil Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Hood v. Compton Community College District
Employees alleging bias were employed by community college district, not personnel commission.
Employment Law Jun. 20, 2005
People v. Saffold
Proof of service of temporary restraining order is not testimonial statement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
People v. Martin
Treatment for mental disorder administered at county jail before conviction qualifies for mentally disordered offender status.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 20, 2005
Silvers v. Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.
Assignee to infringement claim with no interest in copyright itself may not institute action for infringement.
Intellectual Property Jun. 20, 2005
Central Building LLC v. Cooper
Irrevocable continuing guaranty agreement referring to property lease is subject to extended term of lease amendment.
Contracts Jun. 20, 2005