| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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S049490
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People v. Eubanks
Victim's financial assistance to prosecutor's office may disqualify district attorney from case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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E016226
|
People v. Laster
'Natural and probable consequences' instruction is appropriate if charged crime is foreseeable result of target offense. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
96-10068
|
Extradition of Kirby
Jurisdiction exists to consider government's appeal from bail grant for special circumstances in extradition case. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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H014775
|
People v. Monreal
Probation report including defendant's admissions qualifies as part of conviction record and admissible hearsay. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
S007766
|
People v. Marshall
Death sentence defeated by faulty jury instructions on intent to kill element of special circumstance allegations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
94-10579
|
U.S. v. Uchimura
Jury decides materiality issue in prosecution for filing a false tax return. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-50539
|
U.S. v. Floyd
Despite mistaken belief of appeal right, defendant still cannot appeal conviction after unconditional guilty plea. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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94-55990
|
Mitchell v. Prunty
Gang membership and crime scene presence don't support aiding and abetting gang-related murder conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
|
S057937
|
People v. Lloyd
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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S052136
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Hubbart v. Superior Court (People)
Sexually Violent Predators Act is constitutional on face and isn't double jeopardy nor ex post facto violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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S058197
|
People v. Howard
When court imposes sentence but suspends execution for probation, after revocation sentence cannot be reduced. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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97-0471
|
State v. Adams
Conviction for first-degree murder with sentence of death appropriate under the circumstances. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 27, 1999 | |
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95-99014
|
Thompson v. Calderon
Absent prejudice to defendant, grant of habeas relief for ineffective assistance of counsel is erroneous. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
B103406
|
Alvarado v. Superior Court
Court may withhold identities of witnesses from defense after determining witnesses are in mortal danger. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
B105297 and B105344
|
People v. Fine
Statute of limitations for offenses involving securities fraud is tolled by Penal Code 'discovery rule.' |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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E016936
|
People v. Reed
Defendant's acts constitute attempt and not mere preparation to commit crime of attempted molestation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B093738
|
People v. Castillo
Confession by defendant after threats to arrest wife isn't coerced and is admissible at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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B106065
|
Thompson v. Superior Court (People)
Defendant's raw, written witness interview notes must be given to government in discovery. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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S053191
|
People v. Rosbury
Appellate court errs by equating 'sentence' imposition following defendant's probation violation with a current conviction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
D024844
|
People v. Lamonte
Court must return computer equipment seized by police and allegedly used by defendant for crimes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
|
96-15521
|
Miles v. Stainer
Defendant's failure to take psychotropic medication two weeks before guilty plea raises competency reasonable doubts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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96-10054
|
U.S. v. Viltrakis
Defendant lacks standing to appeal amount of fees ordered to be paid to defense witness. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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96-10052 and 96-10059
|
U.S. v. Merriam
Securities dealer's lifetime bar from national association doesn't preclude subsequent fraud prosecution for same acts. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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96-30159
|
U.S. v. Webster
Face value of uncut counterfeit bills determines level of sentence enhancement for passing counterfeit currency. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-99009 and 95-99013
|
Moore v. Calderon
Habeas relief provided after state court denies murder defendant's self-representation request weeks before trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-35878
|
Martin v. U.S. Parole Commission
Parole Commission retains jurisdiction over parolee as mandated by parole statute despite repeal of statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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96-35373
|
U.S. v. Harris
Federal bank robbery statute requires prosecutor to establish a connection to interstate commerce. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-30404
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U.S. v. Mendoza
Federal district of alleged crime is venue for prosecuting aiding and abetting drug possession for distribution. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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96-10127
|
U.S. v. Clayton
Telephones, cellular phone cloning tools and ID numbers are state commerce instrumentalities under commerce clause regulation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 | |
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95-1598
|
Young v. Harper
Defendant ordered back to prison after being granted early release is denied due process. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jul. 26, 1999 |
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