| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A071862
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People v. Lee
Instructing jury on incorrect theory to reduce killing from murder to manslaughter is harmful error. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 10, 2000 | |
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S084766
|
In re Jiminez
Review granted |
|
Oct. 10, 2000 | ||
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A075251
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Landau v. Superior Court (Medical Board of California)
Statute limiting appeal of revocation or suspension of medical license to extraordinary writ petition is constitutional. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Oct. 10, 2000 | |
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S077706
|
People v. Hill
Conviction for carjacking is improper where taking occurred in presence of 7-month-old baby, since baby was unaware of car being taken. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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S059461
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People v. Morales
Review granted |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | ||
|
B103176
|
People v. Johnson
Defendant is entitled to instruction on lesser included offense of possession of altered driver's license. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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B120251
|
People v. Hanson
An increase in fines during resentencing, after defendant has his sentence reversed on appeal, doesn't violate double jeopardy. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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S059461
|
People v. Morales
Order |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | ||
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S078063
|
People v. Sowers
Review granted |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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B109867
|
Wilson v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Public works contract improperly awarded when governmental entity acts arbitrarily and disregards applicable regulations. |
Government |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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D027176
|
People v. Cornelius
Pursuant to three strikes law, trial court may triple '25-years-to-life' term imposed under one strike law. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
H012195
|
People v. Mendoza
Jury correctly instructed evidence of intoxication isn't relevant to defendant's liability for aiding and abetting murder. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
H015874
|
County of Santa Clara v. Perry
Child support order can be only retroactive to filing date of motion notice or show cause order. |
Family Law |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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S077706
|
People v. Hill
'Against-the-will' requirement is satisfied as to persons unable to consent when criminal act is done for illegal purpose or with illegal intent. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
99-15098
|
White v. Lee
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development's mere investigation of individuals expressing opposition to housing project violates First Amendment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
D028550
|
People v. Hill
Conviction for carjacking is improper where taking occurred in presence of 7-month-old baby, since baby was unaware of car being taken. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
S077178
|
People v. Smith
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
B113007
|
Galanty v. Paul Revere Life Insurance Co.
Incontestability clause in disability insurance policy doesn't override coverage limitation in policy. |
Insurance |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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B118008
|
People v. Camacho
Police observations through bedroom window from non-public area constitutes unlawful search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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D030462
|
In re Lucero L.
Hearsay evidence of sexual abuse in dependency hearing permissible even if witness isn't competent to testify. |
Juveniles |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
B103020
|
Garcetti v. Superior Court (Rasmuson)
Sexually Violent Predators Act isn't unconstitutional as to defendants whose crimes predated the Act. |
Constitutional Law |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
F025913
|
Orrick v. San Joaquin Community Hospital
Arbitration award doesn't create issue preclusion and bar recovery against non-party to the arbitration. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
D023528
|
Samuels v. Mix
Attorney has burden of proving that client discovered alleged malpractice more than one year before suit. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
E020163
|
Carrisales v. Dept. of Corrections
Neither non-supervisory coworkers nor non-participating supervisors may be personally liable for sexual harassment. |
Civil Rights |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
F026993
|
Wilcox v. Birtwhistle
Court-ordered deemed admissions may be withdrawn or amended at court's discretion under certain circumstances. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
A070588
|
Friends of the Old Trees v. California Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection (Van Alstyne)
Department of Forestry cannot approve modified timber harvest plan without considering cumulative impacts analysis and alternatives. |
Environmental Law |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
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S069306
|
People v. Robles
Felony properly reduced to misdemeanor when insufficient evidence substantiates defendant is active gang member |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | |
|
00-5068
|
Guidry v. Apfel
Order |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | ||
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00-5123
|
Clinton v. United States
Order |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 | ||
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99-7791
|
Zadvydas v. Underdown
Certiorari granted |
|
Oct. 9, 2000 |