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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
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
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
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
People v. Sowers
Review granted
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 9, 2000
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
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
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
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
People v. Smith
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 9, 2000
People v. Camacho
Police observations through bedroom window from non-public area constitutes unlawful search.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 9, 2000
People v. Robles
Felony properly reduced to misdemeanor when insufficient evidence substantiates defendant is active gang member
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 9, 2000
People v. Robles
Court judgment based on wrong conclusion but nonetheless reaching correct result is upheld.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 9, 2000
People v. Fortson
Review granted
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 8, 2000
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
People v. Morales
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 8, 2000
People v. Piedrahita
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 8, 2000
People v. Reth
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 8, 2000
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
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
U.S. v. Villa-Gonzalez
Ineffective assistance of counsel motion must meet statutory requirements.
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 8, 2000
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
Scott on Habeas Corpus
Review granted
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2000
People v. Thomas
Review granted
Criminal Law and Procedure Oct. 5, 2000
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
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
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
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
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
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