| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C039621
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People v. Britt
'Special versus general' doctrine does not apply to defeat sex offender's burglary conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
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H023966
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People v. Superior Court (Martinez)
Defendant who committed non-violent drug possession while on probation for felony weapons offense is ineligible for probation under Proposition 36. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 20, 2003 | |
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99-15541
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Saffold v. Carey
Where defendant's state habeas petition was not denied as untimely, tolling applies and federal petition should be reviewed on merits. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
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01-30439
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U.S. v. Turner
Assignment of restitution paymemt did not constitute violation of restitution order or violation of probation condition. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
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S097725
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People v. Walker
Two-year sentence enhancement applies when defendant's only on-bail offense is willful failure to appear in court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
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S101922
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In re Michele D.
Kidnapping of unresisting child merely requires amount of force required to take child away for illegal purpose with illegal intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
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S104701
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In re Rosenkrantz
Governor's decision to deny parole to prisoner is subject to limited judicial review. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
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B152420
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People v. McGee
Court improperly denied 'Wheeler' motions which contested prosecutor's use of peremptory challenges. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 18, 2003 | |
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01-17448
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Wilson v. Terhune
Where prisoner filed habeas petition challenging prison disciplinary proceeding, presumption of collateral consequences doesn't apply. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 17, 2003 | |
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01-50484
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U.S. v. Penna
Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 35(c), which imposes seven-day limitation for court to modify sentence, is strict jurisdictional requirement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 17, 2003 | |
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01-30421
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U.S. v. Moreno-Cisneros
Under U.S.S.G. Section 2L1.2(b)(1)(A)(i), 'sentence imposed' includes additional incarceration imposed due to revoked probation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 11, 2003 | |
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D034189
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People v. Roberge
Court's refusal to give jury instructions amplifying word 'likely' as used in Sexually Violent Predator Act was not prejudicial error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 6, 2003 | |
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B154266
|
People v. Dominguez
Sentence must be vacated due to factual uncertainties in record and trial court's failure to state reasons for consecutive sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B152020
|
People v. Williams
Defendant wasn't denied right to confront witness when court allowed witness who was domestic violence victim to testify by videotape recording. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B153449
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People v. Feaster
Even though negligent discharge of a firearm qualifies as crime of moral turpitude, it was properly excluded for impeachment purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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H023690
|
People v. Chaghouri
California Board of Equalization does not qualify as 'direct victim' entitled to restitution from criminal defendant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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A096083
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People v. Braxton
Court improperly denied defendant opportunity to present oral motion for new trial despite allegations of juror misconduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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A097338
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People v. Clavel
Informal letter to trial court alleging sentencing error does not meet formal motion requirement of Penal Code Section 1237.1. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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A097704
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Haas v. Meisner
Former reserve police officer was not entitled to receive endorsement to carry concealed weapon as 'honorably retired' peace officer. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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E030278
|
People v. Hoard
Incidental movement of victims during commission of robbery does not amount to aggravated kidnapping. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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S094627
|
People v. Roberge
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B154006
|
People v. Jones
Defendant convicted of shooting at dwelling and being felon in possession of firearm may be sentenced for both offenses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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00-50422
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U.S. v. Franco-Lopez
Defendant must be resentenced after prosecutor breached plea agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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H021920
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People v. Letteer
Defendant is entitled to be sentenced by judge who accepted his guilty plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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S032736
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People v. Boyette
Defendant's convictions for two counts of first-degree murder and death sentence are affirmed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B160315
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Michael B. v. Superior Court (People)
Grand jury may issue subpoena duces tecum, which does not require affidavit of good cause. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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02-50031
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U.S. v. Bravo-Diaz
District court lacked jurisdiction to vacate conviction for drug smuggling under All Writs Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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D037565
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People v. Cervantes
Search of defendant as condition of probation is illegal if it is arbitrary, capricious or harassing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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B155099
|
People v. Matute
Defendant's rights weren't violated by victim's failure to give specific details regarding each count of rape for which he was charged. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 4, 2003 | |
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D038540
|
People v. Pugh
Buyer who pasted seller's signature on sales agreement is guilty of forgery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Feb. 4, 2003 |
