| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A071862
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People v. Lee
Instructing jury on incorrect theory to reduce killing from murder to manslaughter is harmful error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 10, 2000 | |
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S077706
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People v. Hill
Conviction for carjacking is improper where taking occurred in presence of 7-month-old baby, since baby was unaware of car being taken. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
B103176
|
People v. Johnson
Defendant is entitled to instruction on lesser included offense of possession of altered driver's license. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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B120251
|
People v. Hanson
An increase in fines during resentencing, after defendant has his sentence reversed on appeal, doesn't violate double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
S078063
|
People v. Sowers
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
D027176
|
People v. Cornelius
Pursuant to three strikes law, trial court may triple '25-years-to-life' term imposed under one strike law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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H012195
|
People v. Mendoza
Jury correctly instructed evidence of intoxication isn't relevant to defendant's liability for aiding and abetting murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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S077706
|
People v. Hill
'Against-the-will' requirement is satisfied as to persons unable to consent when criminal act is done for illegal purpose or with illegal intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
D028550
|
People v. Hill
Conviction for carjacking is improper where taking occurred in presence of 7-month-old baby, since baby was unaware of car being taken. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
S077178
|
People v. Smith
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
B118008
|
People v. Camacho
Police observations through bedroom window from non-public area constitutes unlawful search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
S069306
|
People v. Robles
Felony properly reduced to misdemeanor when insufficient evidence substantiates defendant is active gang member |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
S069306
|
People v. Robles
Court judgment based on wrong conclusion but nonetheless reaching correct result is upheld. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
S065898
|
People v. Fortson
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 8, 2000 | |
|
S067104
|
People v. Mendoza
Failure of jury verdict to specify convictions are for first degree murder is harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 8, 2000 | |
|
S059461
|
People v. Morales
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 8, 2000 | |
|
S061463
|
People v. Piedrahita
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 8, 2000 | |
|
S073068
|
People v. Reth
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 8, 2000 | |
|
A073378
|
People v. Blakeley
Trial court can exclude jury instruction making imperfect self-defense a defense to involuntary manslaughter. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 8, 2000 | |
|
G020102
|
People v. Castenada
Insurer owes no duty to applicant's potential victims once applicant is notified he is uninsured. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 8, 2000 | |
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99-15515
|
U.S. v. Villa-Gonzalez
Ineffective assistance of counsel motion must meet statutory requirements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 8, 2000 | |
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99-10381
|
U.S. v. Upshaw
Conviction of Native American for assault resulting in serious bodily injury leads to upper adjustment in sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 8, 2000 | |
|
S075510
|
Scott on Habeas Corpus
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
|
S086967
|
People v. Thomas
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-35536
|
Kibler v. Walters
Prisoner doesn't exhaust federal constitutional claim in motion for discretionary review when claim was only referenced in brief submitted to lower court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
|
97-55262
|
Duran v. City of Maywood
Court did not abuse discretion in failing to give 'Alexander' instruction when no facts showed police actions were excessive or unreasonable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
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98-56219
|
Solis v. Garcia
Jurors are not required to unanimously agree upon basis for guilt in reaching unanimous guilty verdict when alternate legally valid theories exist. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
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99-10071
|
U.S. v. Albers
Ram-air chutes used to jump from structures in national parks are parachutes for purposes of federal law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
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99-71446
|
DeGeorge v. U.S.
Writ of mandamus is extreme measure only available when sought-after relief not available on direct appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 | |
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98-10483
|
U.S. v. Ciccone
Evidence relating to victims' uninformed opinions that telemarketing scheme is legitimate, propounded by accused to rebut specific intent element of wire fraud is properly excluded. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 5, 2000 |
