| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-16047
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AT&T Communications System v. Pacific Bell
Exhaustion of remedies isn't prerequisite to review of California Public Utilities Commission orders by California state courts. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 14, 2000 | |
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S085733
|
Zehtchanian v. Superior Court (Ainablian)
Order |
|
Feb. 14, 2000 | ||
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H020961
|
Spieker Properties v. Public Utilities Commission
Order |
|
Feb. 14, 2000 | ||
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S085608
|
McCants v. Superior Court (People)
Order |
|
Feb. 14, 2000 | ||
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98-0652
|
Stout v. State Compensation Fund
Insurance carrier lien applies on each person's recovery under third-party settlement only to extent benefits are paid to that person. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 14, 2000 | |
|
98-0170 and 99-0011
|
Jardanowski v. Industrial Commission of Arizona
Conviction for theft does not automatically trigger civil forfeiture of future benefits under Arizona Workers' Compensation Act. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 14, 2000 | |
|
B135420
|
Valentin v. Superior Court (County of Los Angeles)
Plaintiff is entitled to damages attributable to injuries from false arrest and imprisonment that proceed arraignment, and for injuries arising from incarceration after arraignment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Feb. 14, 2000 | |
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98-1394
|
U.S. v. Mazun
Order |
|
Feb. 13, 2000 | ||
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98-16322
|
Rucker v. Davis
Public housing agency may evict tenant because of household member's drug-related activity even though tenant is unaware of activity. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Feb. 13, 2000 | |
|
S062875
|
People v. Murillo
Review granted |
|
Feb. 11, 2000 | ||
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S076008
|
People v. Nkimotu
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 11, 2000 | |
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H018056
|
People v. Rodriguez
California Constitution doesn't require jury trial for stipulation to evidentiary fact. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 11, 2000 | |
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S076008
|
People v. Nkimotu
Order |
|
Feb. 11, 2000 | ||
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98-20367
|
Peterson v. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Fair Employment and Housing Act imposes personal liability on supervisors who engage in retaliation. |
Employment Law |
|
Feb. 11, 2000 | |
|
S071999
|
People v. Ray
Police officers may enter unoccupied residence without warrant based on reasonable suspicion of exigent circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 11, 2000 | |
|
S077785
|
People v. Macias
When the crime charged can't be committed due to factual impossibility, then defendant can only be convicted of attempt. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 10, 2000 | |
|
C029005
|
People v. Jackson
Determination of whether a prior robbery conviction constitutes a 'serious felony' rests with the trial court, not the jury. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 10, 2000 | |
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98-56182
|
Hein v. Capitan Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
District court lacks jurisdiction over Native American claims brought directly under Indian Civil Rights and Indian Gaming Regulatory Acts. |
Native American Affairs |
|
Feb. 10, 2000 | |
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D029608
|
People v. Hale
Relieving state's burden, by instructing jury that allegations of defendant's prior out-of-state felony convictions are true, requires reversal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 10, 2000 | |
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S070514
|
People v. Hering
Illegal fee-splitting and insurance discounting by doctor doesn't require specific intent jury instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 10, 2000 | |
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S078448
|
People v. Hale
Relieving states burden, by instructing jury that allegations of defendants prior out-of-state felony convictions are true, requires reversal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 10, 2000 | |
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S078689
|
People v. Hanson
An increase in fines during resentencing, after defendant has his sentence reversed on appeal, doesn't violate double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 10, 2000 | |
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S046696
|
People v. Harris
Order |
|
Feb. 10, 2000 | ||
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S046696
|
People v. Harris
Order |
|
Feb. 10, 2000 | ||
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B114086
|
People v. Newman
Defendant must be advised of rights before stipulating to prior conviction that elevates misdemeanor to felony. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 10, 2000 | |
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99-0227
|
State v. Fragozo
Time served during initial probation term counts as time served for subsequent sentence imposed pursuant to probation revocation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 9, 2000 | |
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99-9015 & 99-9016
|
Underwood v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Order |
Taxation |
|
Feb. 9, 2000 | |
|
98CA0426
|
The Department of Revenue v. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Company
Railroad exempt from application of sales and tourism taxes. |
Taxation |
|
Feb. 9, 2000 | |
|
S064388
|
People v. Castellanos
Order requiring defendant to register as registered sex offender isn't violative of federal or state ex post facto laws. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 9, 2000 | |
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98-8056
|
U.S. v. Black
Defendant cannot withdraw guilty plea where there is no evidence that plea was induced by offer of dental care to cure defendant's toothache. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 9, 2000 |