| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S070894
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People v. Maloy
Ex Post Facto Clause isn't violated by reviving expired limitations period when statute doesn't retroactively increase punishment for past time. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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94-35684
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Walters v. McCormick
Videotaped testimony of child victim doesn't violate confrontation rights if willingness to lie demonstrated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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95-50282
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U.S. v. Ross
Absent showing of prejudice, there is no due process violation for 12-year indictment delay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S009924
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People v. Quartermain
Conviction and death sentence cannot stand due to breach of agreement not to use defendant's statement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
D024695
|
People v. Gillard
Misrepresentations regarding prior injuries are material where accurate medical history could explain cause of knee condition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S006640
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People v. Hines
Court lacks authority to reduce death sentence simply because it disagrees with the jury's determination. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S006284
|
People v. Samayoa
Death sentence is warranted for defendant's murder of woman and child who lived across street. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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A074727
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People v. Sherman
Proving cocaine base's capability of affecting central nervous system isn't required to convict for sale. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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94-390
|
U.S. v. Navarro
Appointment of Special Assistant U.S. Attorney exceeding 4 years creates jurisdictional defect, nullifying prosecution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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B108794
|
Booth v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant, found not competent after preliminary hearing, is not entitled to new hearing once competent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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A075434
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People v. Pruett
Instruction doesn't require special definition for 'deadly weapon' where folding knife used to resist arrest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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95-99002
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Dyer v. Calderon
No presumed bias from similarities between murder of juror's family member and capital defendant's alleged crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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96-35447
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Belgarde v. State of Montana
Naming state attorney general on habeas petition form meets requirements for naming attorney general as respondent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S058027
|
People v. Mendoza
Requested intoxication instruction is admissible to show intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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B102354
|
People v. Thomas
In multiple count life sentence case, minimum term is calculated separately for each count. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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C023509
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People v. Prothero
Failure to register as a sex offender is a felony offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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H015235
|
People v. Braz
Attempt to use stolen ATM card to obtain cash carries sufficient intent to support burglary charge. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S055275
|
People v. Hendrix
Court has discretion to order consecutive sentences when multiple convictions are based on single act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S056082
|
People v. Nesler
Denial of unanimous verdict by 12 impartial jurors entitles defendant to new sanity trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S009924
|
People v. Quartermain
Conviction and death sentence cannot stand due to breach of agreement not to use defendant's statement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
S004777
|
People v. Williams
Sentence of death cannot stand due to prejudicial error in retrial of special circumstances allegation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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95-99014
|
Thompson v. Calderon
Absent prejudice to defendant, grant of habeas relief for ineffective assistance of counsel is erroneous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
|
94-50574 and 94-50575
|
U.S. v. Henson
Congress has authority under commerce clause to prescribe enhancements for intrastate drug trafficking near schools. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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95-50282
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U.S. v. Ross
Absent showing of prejudice, there is no due process violation for 12-year indictment delay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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96-15755
|
Falcone v. Stewart
Double jeopardy bars resentencing defendant on final conviction after mistaken lighter sentence from unrelated case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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94-35684
|
Walters v. McCormick
Videotaped testimony of child victim doesn't violate confrontation rights if willingness to lie demonstrated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S055275
|
People v. Hendrix
Court has discretion to order consecutive sentences when multiple convictions are based on single act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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95-50609
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U.S. v. Hay
48-day recess in trial to accommodate juror vacations requires reversal without showing of actual prejudice. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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94-390
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U.S. v. Navarro
Dismissal is warranted when court lacks jurisdiction because prosecutor isn't authorized to represent United States. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 1999 | |
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S058027
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People v. Mendoza
Jury may consider voluntary intoxication in connection with charges based on aiding and abetting theory. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 21, 1999 |
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