| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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D038700
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People v. Ayele
Misdemeanor delaying or resisting officer is not offense related to use of drugs within meaning of Proposition 36. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | |
|
B158090
|
People v. Walters
Defendant convicted of driving under influence is ineligible for drug treatment program. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | |
|
D039990
|
Trumble v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant convicted simultaneously of simple drug possession and misdemeanor driving under influence of drugs isn't eligible for probation and diversion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | |
|
H022999
|
In re Adrian R. (People v. Adrian R.)
Gang-registration statutes should be narrowly construed in order to preserve privilege against self-incrimination. |
Juveniles |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | |
|
H022692
|
People v. Sanchez
Proposition 21 'gang registration law' is constitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | |
|
H023299
|
People v. Campbell
Proposition 36 does not apply when probationer commits both qualifying and nonqualifying offenses or probation violations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | |
|
S107855
|
Jonathan Neil & Assoc. Inc. v. Jones
Order |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | ||
|
S126743
|
Sierra Canyon v. California Coastal
Order |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | ||
|
S108353
|
People v. Howard
Order |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | ||
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S128311
|
Bridgeman v. Shelley
Order |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | ||
|
B160267
|
Finke v. Walt Disney Co.
Reporter fired after writing stories about entertainment company may sue for libel and interference with contractual relations. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | |
|
B144386
|
In re Walter S., a Minor
Juvenile gang offender registration requirement under Proposition 21 is not unconstitutional. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | |
|
B156790
|
People v. Hilger
Defendant's waivers of custody credits were invalid because he did not know they applied to prison sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | |
|
H024717
|
People v. Cantu
Defendant's conviction for driving under influence precludes Proposition 36 sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 22, 2004 | |
|
03-1488
|
Tory v. Cochran
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | ||
|
04-37
|
Clingman v. Beaver
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | ||
|
F038894
|
People v. Salinas
Evidence of battered women's syndrome may be admissible to explain why first-time victim of domestic violence recants testimony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
F039327
|
People v. Garcia
Defendant's conviction for driving under influence of drugs renders him ineligible for probation and treatment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
C036614
|
People v. Valdez
To be convicted of implied malice murder of woman's fetus, defendants must have had reason to believe woman was pregnant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
S113136
|
Bronco Wine Co. v. Jolly
Federal law does not preempt California's more stringent wine-labeling regulations. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
04-303
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Capital expenses incurred in operation of retirement system are 'expenses of administration' subject to limitation. |
Employment Law |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
S109711
|
Cassim v. Allstate Insurance Company
Attorney fees payable as damages for insurer's bad faith limited to portion of efforts devoted to recovery of amount due under policy. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
E033333
|
People v. Felton
Trial court's failure to give instruction on accomplice liability was harmless because contested testimony was adequately corroborated. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
03-30482
|
U.S. v. Smith
Federal criminal laws of nationwide applicability are enforceable against Native Americans on their land. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
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 |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
02-O-10193
|
In re Respondent AA
Hearing judge did not abuse discretion by dismissing formal disciplinary proceeding against attorney. |
Attorneys |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
02-16989
|
Kuba v. 1-A Agricultural Association
First Amendment policy enforced at performance facility during rodeo and circus is unconstitutional on its face. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
02-16585
|
City of Sausalito v. O'Neill
National Park Service determination that its plan to develop Fort Baker is consistent with San Francisco Bay Plan is incorrect. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | |
|
S127487
|
Sterling v. Brown
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 | ||
|
S127579
|
Greene v. Century National Insurance
Order |
|
Oct. 21, 2004 |