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People v. Mercado
Second degree murder conviction is appropriate in case arising from incident where defendant killed baby after hitting pregnant woman with car. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 8, 2013
Las Canoas Co. Inc. v. Kramer
Non-noticing party must challenge court reporter’s rate for copies of deposition transcripts in pending case, not later in separate action. 		Civil Procedure May 8, 2013
People v. Tran
During trial to extend defendant's not guilty by reason of insanity commitment, defendant's counsel may waive right to jury trial. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 8, 2013
In re Complaint of Judicial Misconduct
Order 		May 7, 2013
People v. Williams
Death sentence is upheld where prosecutor’s use of peremptory challenges against five African-American women prospective jurors does not show bias. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2013
City of Riverside v. Inland Empire Patients Health and Wellness Center Inc.
California’s medical marijuana statutes do not proscribe City of Riverside’s ability to ban facilities that distribute medical marijuana via zoning ordinance. 		Government May 7, 2013
Sisson v. Superior Court (Dumanis)
Defendant who attempted to flee police officers, causing them to open fire on vehicle and kill passenger, may seek review of officers' confidential personnel records. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2013
Shirey v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.)
Sheriff’s department improperly discharges deputy due to conviction for misdemeanor battery on girlfriend because conviction did not disqualify him from possessing firearm. 		Employment Law May 7, 2013
People v. Xiong
Statistical evidence on rarity of DNA profile used to identify killer of taxi cab driver is relevant and substantial enough to support conviction. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 6, 2013
Acosta v. City of Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa's prohibition on 'disorderly, insolent, or disruptive behavior' at city council meetings is unconstitutional because it limits protected speech. 		Constitutional Law May 6, 2013
Mendoza-Alvarez v. Holder
Insulin-dependent persons with mental health problems are not entitled to protection from deportation as a particular social group. 		Immigration May 6, 2013
People v. McCoy
Video testimony of quadriplegic victim is properly shown to jury where defendant had same motives in questioning her before trial, despite enhanced charges. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 6, 2013
Amy & Vicky v. U.S. District Court (Cantrelle)
Restitution award to child pornography victims properly includes only part of what was requested, rather than imposing liability on defendant for all losses. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 6, 2013
Packer v. S.C. (People)
Order 		May 3, 2013
Johnson v. S.C. (People)
Order 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
People v. S.C. (Solus Industrial Innovations)
Order 		May 3, 2013
People v. Ikeda
Does protective sweep of suspected drug trafficker’s motel room violate Fourth Amendment after officers hear voices and suspect a BB gun is inside room? 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
People v. Williams
Excusal of prospective juror for cause is appropriate when he repeatedly expressed extreme discomfort with prospect of imposing death penalty. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
Sargon Enterprises Inc. v. University of Southern California
Dental implant manufacturer is not entitled to new trial on lost profits after California Supreme Court agreed that trial court properly excluded its expert's testimony on that issue. 		Contracts May 3, 2013
Choate v. Celite Corp.
Laid-off workers are not entitled to waiting time penalties where employer reasonably believed agreement with union waived their right to certain vacation pay. 		Labor Law May 3, 2013
People v. Conley
Defendant who was sentenced under three strikes law is not entitled to resentencing under Proposition 36, but may petition for recall of sentence. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
Mendocino Community Health Clinic v. State Dept. of Health Care Services
California may limit payments to federally-qualified health centers for outpatient psychological services to two visits per month, per patient. 		Health Care May 3, 2013
People v. Wilkins
Instructional error causes reversal of first-degree murder conviction of defendant who burglarized a stove, which later fell from his truck, killing another driver. 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
People v. Williams (Corey)
Order 		May 3, 2013
People v. Wilkins
Order 		May 3, 2013
People v. Whitmer
Does the definition of ‘automobile’ in grand theft statute extend to include motorcycles? 		Criminal Law and Procedure May 3, 2013
People v. Meraz
Order 		May 3, 2013
Natalini v. Import Motors
Order 		May 3, 2013
Loo v. S.C. (People)
Order 		May 3, 2013
Solus Industrial Innovations v. S.C. (People)
Order 		May 3, 2013
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