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People v. Manriquez
Non-gang member is liable as aider and abettor for firing gun at rivals of his gang-member friend.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
People v. Simonton
Erroneous jury instruction on assault, that misstates mens rea requirement, is harmless in light of attempted murder conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
People v. Aubrey
Tactical decision to concede that defendant carried a 'dirk or dagger' isn't ineffective assistance of counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
State v. Poplar
Prior acts of domestic violence are admissible against defendant charged with rape.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
People v. Angel
An arrest, as opposed to issuance of an arrest warrant, doesn't qualify as commencement of prosecution within limitation period.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
People v. Otis
Attorney for mentally disordered offender can waive jury on defendant's behalf.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
People v. Oganesyan
Statute that provides for additional restitution fine is inapplicable if defendant's sentence doesn't currently allow for parole.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
Broden v. Marin Humane Society
Owner of seized animals no longer has possessory interest when he fails to assure that animals will be provided with necessary care.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
People v. Williams
Defendant's motion to suppress must contain sufficient information for state to know what evidence it needs to present in response.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
U.S. v. Crawford
Party seeking offset under Victim Witness Protection Act must demonstrate insurance proceeds are for same loss.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
U.S. v. Franklin
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
U.S. v. Crowell
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
U.S. v. Davis
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
U.S. v. Reed
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 21, 1999
Jennings v. Natrona County Detention Center Medical Facility
Prisoner's prior frivolous claim doesn't count toward fee waiver limit until appealed.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 1999
U.S. v. Jackson
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 1999
U.S. v. Wormley
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 1999
U.S. v. Garcia-Villapando
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 1999
U.S. v. Rodarte-Barraza
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 20, 1999
People v. Rose
Imposition of two 25-years-to-life terms for rape of one victim is proper.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 1999
People v. Kidd
Whether a prior conviction is a serious felony for 'three strikes' purposes is a question of law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 1999
Zamudio v. Superior Court (People)
Juror's comments following death verdict suggest possible misconduct and justify disclosure of redacted jury questionnaires.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 1999
People v. Thierry
Booking photograph and identifications stemming from illegal arrest are admissible in trial for different crimes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 1999
U.S. v. Marsh
Trial court errs by failing to give limiting instruction regarding letters read during mail fraud trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 1999
People v. $9,632.50 United States Currency
Forfeiture of bank account containing drug proceeds and other funds is limited to proceeds plus interest.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 1999
People v. Foranyic
Police may detain a man with an ax riding a bicycle at 3:00 a.m. for investigation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 1999
U.S. v. Dozal
Evidence obtained during consensual search is admissible and can be basis for probable cause determination for warrantless arrest.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 1999
U.S. v. Ensminger
A sentence enhancement for a fraud and deceit offense requires the actual loss that the defendant intended to cause.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 19, 1999
Barnett v. Hargett
Insufficient record of competency hearing overturns conviction.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 18, 1999
U.S. v. Powell
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 18, 1999