| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-1004
|
Hon. Dean D. Flippo, District Attorney, Monterey County
Prohibition of firearm in school zone applies to firearm in two parts that assemble into one with push of button and shift of pin. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 20, 1999 | |
|
B108122
|
Hongsathavij v. Queen of Angels/Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Appeal board applies correct standard and relies on substantial evidence in removing physician from call panel. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S056331
|
People v. Leon
Review granted |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
97-15128
|
U.S. v. McClain
Double jeopardy isn't violated by resentencing defendant within original 'package' sentence after conviction vacated. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
D026836
|
People v. Hamilton
Unlawful use of tear gas weapon doesn't require that the weapon be loaded or operable. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
96-843 and 96-847
|
National Credit Union Administration v. First National Bank & Trust Co.
Commercial banks have standing to seek federal court review of National Credit Union Administration's statutory interpretation. |
Banking |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
96-1577
|
Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Government
Tribe cannot collect taxes for conducting business on tribal land since land isn't 'Indian Country.' |
Native American Affairs |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
D024643
|
San Dieguito Partnership, L.P. v. San Dieguito River Valley Regional Open Space Park Joint Powers Authority
Attorney fee award in California Environmental Quality Act action is excessive. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S052399
|
People v. Chany
Legislative elimination of substantive offense within gang statute requires overturning convictions under statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S056331
|
People v. Leon
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S067426
|
Universal Bank v. Lawyers Title Insurance Co.
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S067557
|
People v. Lopez
Separate drug sales on two different days constitute different sets of operative facts for sentencing purposes. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S051310
|
People v. Muhamed
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S067687
|
People v. Clayton
Review granted |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S051097
|
People v. Lopez
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S068101
|
City of Lake Elsinore v. Ranel Development Company
City's failure to adopt resolution of necessity in eminent domain action doesn't necessitate dismissal. |
Real Property |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S067513
|
People v. Harrison
Sentence for one matter must reflect that enhancement carries term one-third of other enhancement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S037992
|
In re Brown
Prosecution's failure to disclose material exculpatory evidence requires vacation of judgment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
97-10111
|
U.S. v. Gallant
Possession of gun taken from officer during escape supports sentence enhancement for firearm use. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
95-50455 96-50396 96-50412 and 96-50442
|
U.S. v. Nelson
Conviction based on aiding and abetting robbery doesn't require knowledge of the crime's impact on interstate commerce. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
B109410
|
Universal Bank v. Lawyers Title Insurance Co.
Summary judgment proper in action against principal where agency relationship with wrongdoer was expressly limited. |
Contracts |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
96-17103
|
Gill v. Villagomez (Government of Guam)
No abuse of discretion to deny motion to dismiss under speedy trial statute after appeal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S067557
|
People v. Lopez
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S067687
|
People v. Clayton
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S052788
|
People v. Bennett
Defendant's attorneys aren't incompetent for not challenging investigator's actions since motion wouldn't have been meritorious. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S052399
|
People v. Chany
Legislative elimination of substantive offense within gang statute requires overturning convictions under statute. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S052788
|
People v. Bennett
Review granted |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
S066465
|
Foodmaker Inc. Et Al. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Et Al.,
Undocumented alien injured at work isn't entitled to training for new occupation in home country. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
S066244
|
People v. Nelms
Order |
|
May 19, 1999 | ||
|
98-0011
|
Don L., a Minor
Juvenile court can't enter default judgment, severing parental rights, for failure to appear. |
Juveniles |
|
May 19, 1999 |
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