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People v. Washington
Prosecutor's failure to disclose impeachment evidence violates discovery statute but is harmless error.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Rodriguez
Evidence is sufficient to show that cocaine possessed by defendant is cocaine base.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Hitchings
No error in refusing to play tape of defendant's post-arrest conversation with his girlfriend.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Barella
Pleading defendant is prejudiced by court's failure to advise regarding three strikes law's parole eligibility limitation.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Washington
Prosecutor's failure to disclose impeachment evidence violates discovery statute but is harmless error.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Barra
Doubling provision of three strikes law applies to determinate life sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
U.S. v. Zarate-Martinez
Due process challenge to illegal re-entry after deportation conviction must show both illegal deportation and prejudice.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Proby
Evidence is sufficient to prove defendant acted as 'major participant' with 'reckless disregard' for human life.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Gatson
Victim's statements that she was robbed are properly admitted under dying declaration exception to hearsay rule.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
Brogan v. United States
No exception to federal statutory criminal liability for false statement consisting of mere 'exculpatory no.'
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Moenius
Evidence is sufficient to establish prior burglary convictions were qualifying felony convictions under three strikes law.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
U.S. v. Lipman
Following conviction for illegal re-entry after deportation, downward sentence departure for 'cultural assimilation' is proper.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
Siripongs v. Calderon
Defense attorney's failure to blame murder on accomplice doesn't constitute ineffective assistance of counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Sanchez
Specific statute of solicitation doesn't pre-empt prosecution under general 'attempted possession' statutes.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. York
Specific statute of solicitation pre-empts prosecution under general 'attempted possession' statutes.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Hitchings
No error in refusing to play tape of defendant's post-arrest conversation with his girlfriend.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Whitson
Evidence supports trial court's finding that defendant was properly advised of rights before giving statements.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Jack
Failure to notify defendant parole is extended doesn't invalidate parole status and warrantless parole search valid.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Fairbank
Conviction and death sentence for torture and murder of woman while attempting rape is warranted.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
U.S. v. McClain
Double jeopardy isn't violated by resentencing defendant within original 'package' sentence after conviction vacated.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Harris
Evidence of 23-year-old violent crime to show predisposition to commit current offenses is error.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Gill
Failure to hold in camera hearing regarding relevance of police officer's records is error.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Carter
Great bodily injury enhancement requires only general intent.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
U.S. v. Tubiolo
Threatening borrower to obtain loan repayment for third party violates statute prohibiting extortion to collect debt.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Landa
Court must hold in camera hearing to determine admissibility of officer's testimony once he claims privilege.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
U.S. v. Senchenko
Possession of illegal trapping equipment and harvested parts is evidence of intent to sell wildlife.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Thompson
After pleading guilty to prior allegations, failure to admit they were serious isn't grounds for dismissal.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
U.S. v. Tucker
Hobbs Act is violated by elected official accepting payment with understanding he is to exercise influence.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
People v. Williams
Trial court's vacating prior felony conviction on own motion is abuse of discretion considering defendant's record.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999
Ramirez v. Hatcher
Jury instruction equating reasonable doubt with 'substantial' doubt but contrasting 'mere possibility' doesn't violate due process.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 26, 1999