| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S016719
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People v. Yeoman
Conviction and death sentence for defendant who fatally shot and robbed 73-year old victim are affirmed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
D040622
|
People v. Henderson
Defendant was entitled to pinpoint instruction on principles of flight relating to third-party suspect, although judge isn't compelled to draft such instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
F041891
|
Carrie W., a Minor
Legal guardianship is not permitted by law to coexist with new permanent plan of long-term foster care. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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F037295
|
People v. Floyd
For sentencing under Proposition 36, conviction occurs at sentencing, not when conviction is upheld on appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
01-50633
|
U.S. v. Crawford
Order |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
|
01-35500
|
Sharber v. Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc.
Tribal courts should have first opportunity to determine if jurisdiction exists to hear action based on Family and Medical Leave Act. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
02-55758
|
Hall v. Director of Corrections
Falsification of material evidence violated defendant's due process rights and he is entitled to a new trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
01-70415
|
Manjiyani v. Ashcroft
Order |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
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02-50592
|
U.S. v. Defterios
Court improperly imposed one-month sentence for convictions for two counts of bank fraud. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
01-56447
|
Glen Holly Entertainment Inc. v. Tektronix Inc.
Company forced out of business by joint venture of two competitors adequately alleged antitrust injury. |
Antitrust |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
02-55320
|
Drummond v. City of Anaheim
Force officers used to subdue mentally disturbed individual was constitutionally excessive. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
02-50196
|
U.S. v. Adams
Congress acted within bounds of commerce clause power in criminalizing intrastate possession of commercial child pornography. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
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02-15743
|
Savage v. Glendale Union High School
School district may be sued for firing employee after she refused to affix flagpole to her wheelchair. |
Government |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
02-16845
|
Redd v. McGrath
Because limitations period began to run when Board of Prison Terms denied defendant's administrative appeal, his habeas petition to district court was untimely. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
02-70048
|
Hernandez-Martinez v. Ashcroft
Order |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
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01-71827
|
Vasquez-Lopez v. Ashcroft
Amended opinion |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
|
01-16791
|
Hensala v. Dept. of Air Force
Gay plaintiff may pursue his constitutional claims against U.S. Air Force regarding its educational recoupment policy. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
02-55287
|
Forn v. Hornung
Order |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
|
03-402
|
Opinion of Bill Lockyer
Attorney General addresses the rights of redevelopment agencies in entering agreements with business firms. |
Government |
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | |
|
B163040
|
Hernandez v. Superior Court (Acheson Industries Inc.)
|
|
Oct. 24, 2003 | ||
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S119151
|
C. C, a Minor
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
|
S107583
|
In re Schwerin
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
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S118919
|
Evans v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
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S118843
|
People v. Warner
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
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S118579
|
Vitton Construction v. Pacific Insurance
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
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S094088
|
People v. Sanders
Order |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
|
S094088
|
People v. Sanders
|
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
|
D040040
|
People v. Murphy
|
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | ||
|
03-411
|
Opinion of Lockyer
Law that permits medical use of marijuana includes concentrated cannabis and hashish. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 | |
|
S105225
|
People v. Floyd
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 23, 2003 |
