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People v. Valdez
Trial court did not err in failing to instruct jury sua sponte on second-degree murder.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
MacDonald v. Gutierrez
Unsworn statement by arresting officer is admissible in administrative per se review hearing conducted by DMV.
Civil Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Bowen v. Ziasun Technologies Inc.
State's unfair business and unfair competition statute does not apply to securities transactions.
Business Law Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Nem
Trial court did not instruct jury incorrectly on law of self-defense.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Wolfe
Trial court's error in failing to give unanimity instruction to jury was harmless beyond reasonable doubt.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Khan v. Ashcroft
Immigration and Customs Enforcement not constitutionally required to translate master calendar hearing where petitioner was able to protect his interests at hearing.
Immigration Jul. 22, 2004
Carter v. Calif Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Order
Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Kanawyer
Defendant convicted of murdering grandparents was not entitled to jury instruction regarding voluntary manslaughter in heat of passion.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Superior Court (Ortiz)
Possession of controlled substance by employee at state mental hospital is punishable as felony.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Redding Medical Center v. Bonta
Health care provider seeking Medi-Cal reimbursement for capital depreciation must submit to audit.
Government Jul. 22, 2004
Krupnick v. Duke Energy Morro Bay LLC
New statute that extended statute of limitations for personal injury actions does not apply retroactively.
Civil Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Hagan Engineering Inc. v. Mills
Trial court lacked jurisdiction to enforce settlement agreement in case that had been dismissed with prejudice.
Civil Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Wolf v. Superior Court (Walt Disney Pictures and Television)
Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Wandick
Jul. 22, 2004
Navarette v. Holland
Order
Jul. 22, 2004
Hedges v. Carrigan
U.S. Arbitration Act pre-emption applied to parties' contract because contract was transaction involving interstate commerce.
Contracts Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Wheelock
Issuance of arrest warrant and extradition proceedings against defendant did not trigger right to counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Richardson
Simultaneous burglary of two rooms in apartment does not constitute separate crimes.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Whiteley v. Philip Morris Inc.
Court erred in refusing to instruct jury regarding 10-year statutory immunity in suit against tobacco company.
Torts Jul. 22, 2004
In re Anthony J.
Insufficient evidence supported finding that juvenile received stolen car.
Juveniles Jul. 22, 2004
Dickens v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Malicious prosecution action alleging defendants were instrumental in bringing criminal prosecution against plaintiff is subject to anti-SLAPP statute.
Civil Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Laino
Defendant's out-of-state plea of guilty to aggravated assault with gun constitutes prior conviction under Three Strikes Law.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Kim v. Southern Sierra Council Boy Scouts of America
Plaintiff's lawsuit seeking promotion to Eagle Scout from Boy Scouts of America failed to state valid cause of action.
Civil Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Blackburn v. Charnley
Provisions of real estate purchase agreement were sufficiently certain to be enforceable.
Contracts Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Avila
Court did not err in refusing defendant new trial based on unfounded allegations of severe pain during first trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
People v. Donan
Trial court did not err by refusing to grant presentence conduct credits for phase II, time from initial sentencing to reversal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 22, 2004
Mason v. Lake Dolores Group
Plaintiff's negligence action against employer was not barred by workers' compensation exclusive remedy rule.
Employment Law Jul. 22, 2004
George T., a Minor
Juvenile who gave classmates 'dark poetry' is liable for making criminal threat.
Juveniles Jul. 21, 2004
K.R.L. Partnership v. Superior Court (Pemberton)
Cross-defendant cannot seek change of established venue based on improper venue claim as determined by reference to compulsory cross-complaint.
Civil Procedure Jul. 21, 2004
Fashion 21 v. Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
Jul. 21, 2004