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Metrish v. Lancaster
Defendant receives due process although he was not allowed to assert diminished-capacity defense due to new developments in Michigan law. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 21, 2013
People v. Fernandez
Prosecutor may amend charges during trial to reflect new testimony in case of grandfather who sexually abused his granddaughters. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 21, 2013
People v. Lopez
Double jeopardy does not apply where defendant will be retried after court found there was insufficient evidence to support his original conviction. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 17, 2013
People v. Wilson
Defendant does not receive fair trial where court failed to inform both parties and jury about details of victim’s recanted statements. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 16, 2013
People v. Lewis
Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012 allows reduction in sentence of 25 years to life when case was not yet final on appeal. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 16, 2013
People v. Flores
Pitbull owner is criminally liable for dog's attack on neighbor because owner was aware of pitbull’s aggression and massive strength. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2013
People v. Ermi
Police officer’s search of girlfriend’s purse is valid where purse was found in shared bedroom, to which she and probationer both had access. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2013
People v. Park
Court may not impose sentencing enhancement for prior serious felonies on defendant whose prior felony conviction was reduced to misdemeanor. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2013
Gonzalez v. City of Anaheim
Officer’s use of deadly force is reasonable after uncooperative suspect attempts to drive his car away with officer inside. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2013
People v. Zavala
Spreadsheets of calls based on cell phone data automatically collected at time calls are made are admissible evidence in criminal trial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2013
McCullough v. Graber
Bureau of Prisons is not required to use prisoner’s good time credits in determining eligibility for home detention under Second Chance Act's elderly offender pilot program. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2013
People v. Fisher
Job applicant is convicted under extortion statute for submitting letter with application threatening to vandalize property if not hired. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2013
People v. Ramos
Party bus passenger, who attacked other partygoers, invokes right to remain silent before arrest, but fails to properly object to use of statements. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2013
U.S. v. Sandoval-Orellana
Guatemalan citizen is convicted for attempted entry into U.S. following deportation due to California conviction for sexual penetration by foreign object. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 10, 2013
U.S. v. Sivilla
Government's negligent destruction of evidence before trial warrants remedial jury instruction, but not dismissal of criminal charges. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 8, 2013
People v. Mercado
Second degree murder conviction is appropriate in case arising from incident where defendant killed baby after hitting pregnant woman with car. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 8, 2013
People v. Tran
During trial to extend defendant's not guilty by reason of insanity commitment, defendant's counsel may waive right to jury trial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 8, 2013
People v. Williams
Death sentence is upheld where prosecutor’s use of peremptory challenges against five African-American women prospective jurors does not show bias. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2013
Sisson v. Superior Court (Dumanis)
Defendant who attempted to flee police officers, causing them to open fire on vehicle and kill passenger, may seek review of officers' confidential personnel records. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2013
People v. Xiong
Statistical evidence on rarity of DNA profile used to identify killer of taxi cab driver is relevant and substantial enough to support conviction. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 6, 2013
People v. McCoy
Video testimony of quadriplegic victim is properly shown to jury where defendant had same motives in questioning her before trial, despite enhanced charges. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 6, 2013
Amy & Vicky v. U.S. District Court (Cantrelle)
Restitution award to child pornography victims properly includes only part of what was requested, rather than imposing liability on defendant for all losses. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 6, 2013
Johnson v. S.C. (People)
Order 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
People v. Ikeda
Does protective sweep of suspected drug trafficker’s motel room violate Fourth Amendment after officers hear voices and suspect a BB gun is inside room? 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
People v. Williams
Excusal of prospective juror for cause is appropriate when he repeatedly expressed extreme discomfort with prospect of imposing death penalty. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
People v. Conley
Defendant who was sentenced under three strikes law is not entitled to resentencing under Proposition 36, but may petition for recall of sentence. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
People v. Wilkins
Instructional error causes reversal of first-degree murder conviction of defendant who burglarized a stove, which later fell from his truck, killing another driver. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
People v. Whitmer
Does the definition of ‘automobile’ in grand theft statute extend to include motorcycles? 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
U.S. v. Mancuso
Dentist's convictions for maintaining drug-involved premises at office and home are overturned due to incorrect instruction regarding purpose of premises. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 2, 2013
U.S. v. Stanfill El
Defendant does not have right to jury trial where he was charged with petty offense for which maximum term of imprisonment was six months. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 1, 2013
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