| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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C031490
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People v. Sewell
Underlying felony of driving in willful disregard of persons or property while evading officer, is inherently dangerous felony for purposes of second-degree murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2000 | |
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A089753
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Fost v. Superior Court (Hunter)
Defense witness' right to keep information shielded from prosecution must be balanced against defendant's right to fair trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 2000 | |
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D030163
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People v. Bonner
Defendant is guilty of attempted robbery if he has intent and engages in necessary acts to complete robbery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 2000 | |
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00SA54
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People v. Morley
Evidence is admissible under the independent source exception to the exclusionary rule when an unlawful, warrantless police search precedes a lawful search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 2000 | |
|
99SC94
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Gorman v. People
Reasonable belief that person is not a minor is an affirmative defense available to those charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 2000 | |
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96-10110
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U.S. v. Aviles
Drug task force member can't withhold information material to wiretap application to protect separate investigation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 2000 | |
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98CA1718
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People v. Peay
Charge of criminal impersonation cannot be based on defendant's act of providing false birth date. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2000 | |
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98-4187
|
U.S. v. Soto-Garcia
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 2000 | |
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99-2206
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U.S. v. Briscoe
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 2000 | |
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99-7041
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Harjo v. Gibson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 29, 2000 | |
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99-3167
|
U.S. v. Bridges
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 29, 2000 | |
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B131626
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People v. Callejas
Ex post facto law is not violated by imposing parole revocation fine on parolee who committed underlying crime before fine was enacted. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 26, 2000 | |
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97-30383
|
U.S. v. Neill
Pepper spray qualifies as a 'dangerous weapon' under federal Sentencing Guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 2000 | |
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97-30383
|
U.S. v. Neill
Under federal Sentencing Guidelines, pepper spray constitutes a dangerous weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 2000 | |
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97-36198 and 98-35013
|
Taylor v. Reno
State has jurisdiction to arrest defendant released on own recognizance while awaiting sentencing by federal court. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 23, 2000 | |
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98-30051
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United States v. Lopez
Defendant's refusal to disclose illegal drug source bars application of 'safety valve' under federal Sentencing Guidelines. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 23, 2000 | |
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98-30140
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U.S. v. Munsterman
For statute to be unconstitutional as bill of attainder, the legislative act must inflict punishment on named individuals without judicial trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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98-35675, 98-35689, 98-35762, and 98-35766
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McLean v. Crabtree
Denial of sentence reduction request, made by prisoners against whom Immigration and Naturalization Service had detainers, is proper to prevent flight. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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98-30045
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United States v. Woodard
Under the Career Offender Guideline, the statutory maximum term of imprisonment is determined after taking into account sentencing enhancements. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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97-35481
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McNab v. Kok
Sex offender registration statute doesn't place registrant 'in custody' and isn't subject to habeas review. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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98-0294
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Arizona v. Anderson
Denial of request to rehabilitate jurors removed for general opposition to death penalty is structural error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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98-30303
|
U.S. v. Pasillas-Gaytan
Conviction for falsification of criminal history when applying for naturalization requires knowledge of ineligibility for naturalization or knowing misstatement of criminal record. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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97-30348
|
U.S. v. Beltran
Admission of prior consistent statements harmless error where already made by defendant's counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 22, 2000 | |
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99-7000
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Ramdass v. Angelone
Defendant not entitled to jury instruction on parole ineligibility under Virginia three-strikes law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 | |
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99-5716
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Carter v. United States
Defendant not entitled to jury instructions on lesser offense when elements are not subset of charged offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 | |
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99-10352
|
U.S. v. Hicks
Creating false tax returns is sufficient evidence to support conviction for making false statement to federally insured financial institution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 | |
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00-0109
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Holt v. Hotham
Accused may be held in civil contempt for refusing to submit to court-ordered psychosexual evaluation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 | |
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99-2145
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U.S. v. Benally
District court improperly grants downward offense-level departure on grounds that accused's behavior was aberrant. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 | |
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00-3070
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Shaw v. McKune
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 | |
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99-3346
|
U.S. v. Underwood
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 21, 2000 |
