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Shaw v. City of Sacramento
Amended opinion
Jun. 29, 2001
INS v. Srimenagsam
Order
Jun. 29, 2001
Fasano v. Phan
Order
Jun. 29, 2001
People v. Gonzalez
Order
Jun. 29, 2001
People v. Benitez
Terrorist threat may be treated as crime in certain circumstances and is not violation of free speech rights.
Constitutional Law Jun. 29, 2001
Calderon v. Superior Court (People)
Multiple defendants charged with crimes arising from separate, unrelated incidents should not be tried together if it would result in unfair prejudice.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 2001
Del Cerro Mobile Estates v. Proffer
Where one party voluntarily dismisses lawsuit prior to trial, other party is entitled to attorney fees on noncontract claims.
Attorneys Jun. 29, 2001
Ordorica v. WCAB
Worker who is injured on the job but refuses care by employer's doctor violates employer's right to control medical treatment.
Workers' Compensation Jun. 29, 2001
Stewart v. Colonial Western Agency Inc.
Court didn't err in imposing sanctions against attorney who advised client to refuse to answer questions that could lead to admissible evidence.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 2001
Piscitelli v. Friedenberg
Attorney who negligently represented client in lawsuit is not liable for punitive damages that may have been recovered in lawsuit.
Attorneys Jun. 29, 2001
In re Cluff
Court abuses discretion in denying defendant's motion to strike one or more of his priors.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 2001
Marriage of Cochran
When husband provides sufficient evidence tracing his separate property used for home loan consideration and school fees he is entitled to reimbursement.
Family Law Jun. 29, 2001
Punsly v. Ho
Court ordered visitation with paternal grandparents infringes upon mother's fundamental parenting rights.
Family Law Jun. 29, 2001
Cappiello Hoffmann & Katz v. Boyle
Law firm that does not register with State Bar engages in unauthorized practice of law and its contracts with clients are void.
Attorneys Jun. 29, 2001
San Diego Trolley Inc. v. Superior Court (Kinder)
Patient's disclosure of psychiatric treatment does not waive psychotherapist-patient privilege.
Torts Jun. 29, 2001
Basich v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court properly applies clear-and-convincing standard to evaluate evidence submitted to rebut opponent's motion for summary adjudication on punitive damages issue.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 2001
People v. Superior Court (Preciado)
State fulfilled due process requirements when it conducted mandatory psychiatric examinations of sexually violent predator before prior commitment expired.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 2001
Ricky T., a Minor
Student who had verbal confrontation with teacher did not commit terrorist threat.
Juveniles Jun. 29, 2001
Save the Sunset Strip Coalition v. City of West Hollywood
In changing existing road into cul-de-sac, city isn't required to find road is no longer needed for vehicular traffic.
Real Property Jun. 29, 2001
Richard A., a Minor
Juvenile court abuses its discretion by placing children in home of relative with previous drug convictions.
Juveniles Jun. 29, 2001
Traverso v. Dept. of Transportation
Cause of action based on Caltrans revocation of permits for billboards canceled over 25 years ago is barred by statutes of limitation.
Civil Procedure Jun. 29, 2001
People v. Zepeda
Wiretap of defendant's jail cell phone, admission of prior offenses, and sentence for firearm discharge do not violate constitutional rights.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 29, 2001
Eller Media Co. v. City of Los Angeles
Permit Streamlining Act's time limitations are not effective until environmental review process established by California Environmental Quality Act is complete.
Government Jun. 29, 2001
Valencia v. Rodriguez
Dismissal of bankruptcy petition serves to validate settlement agreement entered into while automatic stay was in force.
Bankruptcy Jun. 29, 2001
Solovij v. Gourley
DMV hearing officer may not rely on officer's unsworn report to determine whether probable cause for arrest existed.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 29, 2001
In re Lesansky
Jun. 29, 2001
Friends of Sierra Madre v. City of Sierra Madre
Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act is required when project is proposed and placed on ballot by public agency.
Environmental Law Jun. 29, 2001
Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital v. Superior Court (Lopez)
Statutory time period for filing peremptory challenge to newly assigned direct calendar judge begins when parties receive notice of assignment.
Civil Procedure Jun. 28, 2001
In re Elizabeth G.
Attorney's failure to present oral argument regarding warrantless search did not prejudice juvenile because search was justified by exigent circumstances.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 2001
Dikeman v. Halter
Substantial evidence did not support administrative judge's finding that plaintiff had transferable skills and did not qualify for social security disability benefits.
Administrative Agencies Jun. 28, 2001