Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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A078653
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People v. Craig, Jr.
Court may increase sentence for base offense following appeal, if total sentence does not exceed original. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0776
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State v. Thorne
Jury must consist of 8 persons, not 12, for sentences less than 30 years. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0369
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Hull v. Albrecht
Assistance to Build Classrooms Fund doesn't comply with constitutional mandate for adequate capital facilities statewide. |
Education |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0064
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Piatt v. State Bar
Attorney is publicly censured for making sexually harassing comments to clients. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-4170
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U.S. v. Hatatley
Refusal to instruct on offense of involuntary manslaughter is properly within court's discretion. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-6329 and 97-6299
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Duvall v. Reynolds
Defense counsel's election to not introduce mitigating evidence didn't constitute ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-3255
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U.S. v. Conley
Sentence enhancement is proper where role in causing getaway amounts to reckless endangerment under Guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-6377
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U.S. v. Smith
Protective sweep of detached garage prior to arresting defendant in house doesn't violate Fourth Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-6028
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U.S. v. Melton
Sentence enhancement for counterfeiting coconspirator based on money printed after his arrest is improper. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0056
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State v. Brun
Lack of reasonable likelihood of prosecutorial vindictiveness after defendant's motion warrants overturning dismissal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0476
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Boydston v. Strole Development Co.
Corporation's notice of appeal signed by non-attorney is insufficient to vest jurisdiction in appellate court. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0612
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Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance v. Mandile
Provision in underinsured motorist policy that permits appeal of award exceeding responsibility requirement is upheld. |
Insurance |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0335
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In re Matter of Adrian S.
Participation in delinquency petition hearing doesn't waive right to change same judge assigned to subsequent petition. |
Juveniles |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0166
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Schwichtenberg v. State of Arizona
Dependant is entitled to credit for time spent after he was erroneously released from prison. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0086
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Consumers International, Inc. v. Sysco Corp.
Enforcement of termination-at-will clause need not be for 'good cause.' |
Contracts |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0301
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Hill v. Safford Unified School District
School District isn't liable after high school student shoots another student at off-campus location. |
Torts |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0283
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Crum v. Maricopa County
Treble damages for untimely wage payment to discharged employee are discretionary, not mandatory. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-6140
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Foley v. Spears
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-4190
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Adams v. General Accident Assurance Co.
Order |
Insurance |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-6245
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Taylor v. Ham
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-1187
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United States v. Orozco-Pena
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97SA93
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City of Grand Junction v. City and County of Denver
Water court has jurisdiction to consider whether federal court's decree is violated by application for refill right. |
Civil Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
Louisiana
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United States of America v. State of Louisiana
Opinion |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | ||
97-6105
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Cooks v. Ward
Habeas petition denied where post-arrest statements were voluntary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-0202
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In re William G.
Youth causing damage to parked car doesn't have culpable mental state for criminal damage charge. |
Juveniles |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-0001
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Arizona Dept. of Revenue
Imposition of transaction taxes on proceeds of Indiana company's sales to state firm is appropriate. |
Taxation |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-6111
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U.S. v. Johnson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
96-4044
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Steiner Corp. v. Johnson & Higgins of California
Comparative negligence is no bar to company's recovery for negligent actuarial work. |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
97-4066
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Thompson v. Nucor Corporation
Order |
Employment Law |
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Jan. 7, 1997 | |
B111189
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City of Los Angeles v. Amwest Surety Insurance Co.
Order |
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Jan. 7, 1997 |