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People v. Green
Defendant may not collaterally attack prior out-of-state conviction on California law grounds absent evidence that convicting jurisidiction adheres to similar law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Mission Housing Development Co. v. City and County of San Francisco
Taxpayers are entitled to have opinions of value inserted on assessment rolls only for tax years covered on application.
Taxation Aug. 4, 2000
People v. King
Offense of receiving stolen property included with offense of owning and operating chop shop to bar simultaneous convictions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. James
Statute in which prior offenses are admissible evidence violates due process unless effect on verdict is negligible beyond reasonable doubt.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Rubalcava
Crime of unlawful carrying concealed dirk or dagger does not have specific-intent requirement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Wilson v. Los Angeles County MTA
Lowest responsible bidder wrongfully denied public contract is entitled to bid-preparation costs on theory of promissory estoppel, but not lost profits.
Government Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Pedro M.
Psychotherapist-patient privilege does not preclude therapist from testifying about juvenile's progress in court- ordered treatment plan.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Luque v. Herrera
Employee's attorney entitled to fees from settlement fund obtained from third-party tortfeasor even when employer's reimbursement exceeds settlement.
Torts Aug. 4, 2000
Rose v. Superior Court (People)
Orders denying habeas corpus petitions should contain accurate record and be accompanied by statement of reasons.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Smith
No prejudice when court fails to give defendant notice of hearing on ability to pay for court-appointed counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Spirlin
Possession of handgun is single act with single objective, thus making crime one indivisible transaction subject only to one punishment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Juarez v. Boy Scouts of America Inc.
Boy Scouts of America's failure to provide scouts and parents with information to prevent sexual abuse raises triable issues in case involving molestation by scoutmaster.
Torts Aug. 4, 2000
Teyssier v. City of San Diego
Rental unit business tax on property owners who rent their residential real estate is valid general excise tax.
Taxation Aug. 4, 2000
The People v. Herbert James Coddington
California Supreme Court affirms death sentence for convicted murderer.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Barnes v. WCAB
Board has no jurisdiction over employer's petition to terminate future liability when filed more than five years after date of injury.
Workers' Compensation Aug. 4, 2000
Plaza Freeway Limited Partnership v. First Mountain Bank
Tenant that signs and delivers estoppel certificate as required under commercial lease agreement is bound to facts contained in it.
Real Property Aug. 4, 2000
Pacific Bell v. City of San Diego
Public entities strictly liable for damages proximately caused by poorly maintained public improvements.
Torts Aug. 4, 2000
Barbara Lindstrom v. The Hertz Corporation
Car rental company does not have duty to determine lessee's familiarity with California's traffic rules.
Torts Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Ranger Insurance Co.
Showing of good cause to extend exoneration period for bail forfeiture requires more than cursory explanation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Tahoe Vista Concerned Citizens v. County of Placer
Plaintiff must first exhaust administrative remedies on environmental issue before bringing lawsuit.
Environmental Law Aug. 4, 2000
In re Mitchell
Habeas petition granted when crime not enumerated in Penal Code adjudicated as subject to 15 percent limit.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Velasquez
Appellate court not responsible for conducting independent review of record when appellant fails to follow code and court rule in giving notice of appeal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Southwest Research Institute v. Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board(Yingst)
Finding that company controlled manner and means of independent contractor's work does not entitle him to unemployment benefits.
Employment Law Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Miranda
No state hearsay or federal confrontation law prevents police officer's testimony about nontestifying co-defendant's extrajudicial confession incriminating defendant.
Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Frank L., a Minor
Mother does not have standing to raise issues on child's behalf when her own rights are not affected.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Rice v. Crow
Retraxit and collateral estoppel do not prevent litigation of issues settled with other parties or not previously litigated.
Civil Procedure Aug. 4, 2000
Hamer v. Hamer
In absence of express agreement to forego collection of unpaid support, accepting less than court-ordered amount does not waive unpaid amount.
Family Law Aug. 4, 2000
Melvin J., a Minor
Under former Welfare and Institutions Code Section 777, court cannot lift stay of juvenile commitment without proof of necessity beyond a reasonable doubt.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Stubblefield Construction Co. v. Superior Court (City of San Bernardino)
Code of Civil Procedure applies to peremptory challenges made when trial court's judgment is appealed and remanded.
Judges Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Hanson
Statutorily mandated restitution fines fall within constitutional prohibitions against double jeopardy that preclude imposition of more severe punishment on resentencing.
Constitutional Law Aug. 4, 2000