| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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99CA0029
|
People v. Eurioste
Imposition of consecutive sentences for two offenses not appropriate when defendant is not serving another sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
98CA2416
|
People v. Castro
Trial court errs by not instructing jury on lesser included offense of criminally negligent homicide. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
98SC756
|
Copeland v. People
Mens rea requirement applies only to element of starting or maintaining fire. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
99-5138
|
Pride v. Boone
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
00-3044
|
U.S. v. Hill
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
00-1027
|
Merritt v. United States Parole Commission
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
99-1340
|
U.S. v. Hinton
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
99-1121
|
Stewart v. Rogerson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
99-8108
|
Bird v. Everett
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
00-5000
|
Jackson v. Gibson
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
99-6378
|
U.S. v. Estupinan
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
00-3031
|
Zimmer v. McKune
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
00-1076
|
Gray v. Zavaras
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
99-3260
|
U.S. v. Zugg
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
99-4194
|
U.S. v. Devoy
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 7, 2000 | |
|
98-8112
|
U.S. v. Marroquin
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 2000 | |
|
99-3334
|
U.S. v. Maldonado
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 6, 2000 | |
|
98-50347
|
U.S. v. Lombera-Camorlinga
Foreigner's post-arrest statements are admissable in criminal prosecution even though he made them before being advised of right to consular notification. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
98-56611
|
Arreguin v. Prunty
Court's failure to instruct jury that defendant cannot be convicted unless he is 'major participant' in crime is harmless error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
99-30012
|
U.S. v. Johnson
Thirty-minute wait for backup, before pursuing fleeing felon, who resisted arrest and hid on property, still constitutes 'hot pursuit' under exigent circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
99-35029 and 99-35310
|
Jones v. Wood
Failure to investigate and present circumstantial evidence that someone, other than defendant may have committed murder, is ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
97-50540
|
U.S. v. Hamilton
Clerical error on original sentencing information, regarding when defendant suffered a prior conviction, doesn't invalidate conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
98-50632
|
U.S. v. Standard
In computing base offense level for tax fraud conviction, court must consider what portion of $1.7 million tax deduction was improperly claimed. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
D032423
|
Hatch v. Superior Court (People)
Prosecution need not establish that victims are under 14 in prosecution for attempted lewd act on minor under 14. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
99-30104
|
U.S. v. Coleman
Failure to show defendant 'knowingly' aided and abetted co-conspirators in armed bank robbery, precludes defendant from being convicted for armed robbery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
98-50504
|
U.S. v. Wilkerson
Judge's criticism of prosecutor's charging decision, which may have led to subsequent charging of that offense, doesn't violate separation of powers. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
B124959
|
In re Locks
Defendant, in treatment for insanity, isn't entitled to hearing that determines his competence to refuse medication. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
97-50518
|
U.S. v. Chang
Sentencing must not exceed statutory maximum. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
B110243
|
People v. Douglas
Obtaining health care benefits through false declarations may be sentenced as felony or misdemeanor. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 | |
|
99-35390
|
U.S. v. Chacon-Palomares
Petition for post-conviction relief may not be denied without first conducting evidentiary hearing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jun. 2, 2000 |
