| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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01-5014
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Hain v. Gibson
Sufficient evidence of heinous crimes supports defendant's convictions and death penalty sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
19883-9
|
State v. Cardwell
Search warrant was valid despite having been altered by police detective for type of drug sought. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
20303-4
|
State v. Moen
Prosecutor's refusal to plea bargain with defendant who sought name of informant did not violate right to fair trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
47405-7
|
State v. Kypreos
Defendant charged with possessing firearm discovered from warrantless search of friend's trailer may have standing to challenge search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
B143288
|
People v. Viramontes
Trial of defendant accused of fatal shooting at party should have included instruction on imperfect self-defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
B145393
|
People v. Dang
Trial court did not err in permitting defendant's former attorney to testify about his threats against witnesses. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
B142127
|
People v. Roberto V.
Testimony of mother regarding statements of four-year-old alleged victim should not have been admitted during trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
B151042
|
People v. Wilson
Courts have discretion to strike enhancement for use of accelerant in arson cases. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
G023339
|
Burns v. Nature's Best
Business accused of secretly recording telephone conversation is entitled to new criminal trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
F035027
|
People v. Sotello
Retrial on issue of prior strike is not barred when finding of true is unsupported by substanial evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
D032205
|
People v. Cox
Defendant willfully fails to register as sex offender because he had knowledge of registration requirement but forgot to do so. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
S086128
|
People v. Bunn
Refiling provisions of child molestation law, which allow government to refile previously dismissed charges against defendant, don't violate separation of powers principles. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 21, 2002 | |
|
98CA2518
|
People v. Martinez
Evidence of prior sexual assaults is admissible to establish pattern or scheme to commit subsequent assault. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
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99CA0544
|
People v. Duke
Defendant terminated from community corrections is not entitled to counsel at resentencing proceeding. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
00CA0057
|
People v. Ochoa-Magana
Trial court is not required to advise non-English speaking defendant that he can use official interpreter to communicate with his attorney. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
99CA0628
|
People v. Seaney
Criminal defendant must receive adequate notice of mandatory period of parole. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
01-0053
|
In re Ryan A.
Juvenile can commit intimidation even if intended victim did not feel threatened. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
70700-6
|
State v. Everybodytalksabout
Defendant is entitled to new trial because character evidence was admitted improperly at first trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
00-35596
|
Gandarela v. Johnson
Affidavits of new witnesses fail to provide colorable claim of innocence necessary to pass through 'Schlup' gateway. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
B153471
|
In re Sena
Prisoner's challenge of parole denial should be heard in court that imposed sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
00CA0389
|
People v. Green
Post-trial motion to correct sentence must be brought within three years. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
C033613
|
People v. Keller
Defendant's right to counsel is not violated when undercover cop obtains incriminating statements of crimes other than crime already charged. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
E028707
|
People v. Legault
Defendant who pleaded no contest prior to enactment of Proposition 36 is not entitled to its benefits upon probation violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
S092882
|
People v. Cooper
Trial court's restriction of presentence credits for convicted murderer did not circumvent intent of Briggs Initiative. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
D035933
|
People v. Mason
Court properly imposed separate sentence enhancements for firearm use during robbery and murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 20, 2002 | |
|
99-10575
|
U.S. v. Varela-Rivera
Defendant's convictions are reversed because court erred in admitting expert testimony regarding modus operandi of drug trafficking enterprises and drug courier fees. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 19, 2002 | |
|
01-10193
|
U.S. v. Robles-Rodriguez
State drug conviction for which probation is maximum penalty is not aggravated felony triggering federal sentence enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 19, 2002 | |
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98CA2122
|
People v. Perry
Attorney's failure to convey plea offer did not constitute ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 19, 2002 | |
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99CA1230
|
People v. Richardson
Denial of challenges for cause was appropriate where jurors indicated they could be impartial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 19, 2002 | |
|
99CA1507
|
People v. Hayward
Jury instruction concerning 'make my day' law is appropriate where defendant claims self-defense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Feb. 19, 2002 |
