California Case Commentaries

Proposition 8 Abrogates Disbrow: Implications for the Use of Miranda-Violative Statements in Impeachment

Date: Feb 2, 1988

Proposition 8 Abrogates Disbrow: Implications for the Use of Miranda-Violative Statements in Impeachment Introduction In the landmark case The People v. Michael Dennis May (44 Cal.3d 309, 1988), the...

Secure Detention of Contemptuous Status Offenders: Insights from In re Michael G.

Date: Jan 26, 1988

Secure Detention of Contemptuous Status Offenders: Insights from In re Michael G. Introduction In re Michael G., a Minor, on Habeas Corpus (44 Cal.3d 283, 1988) is a pivotal judgment from the Supreme...

Preemptory Challenge Misuse in Jury Selection: People v. Snow (1987)

Date: Dec 25, 1987

Preemptory Challenge Misuse in Jury Selection: People v. Snow (1987) Introduction People v. Prentice Juan Snow, 44 Cal.3d 216 (1987), is a landmark Supreme Court of California decision addressing the...

Establishing the Limits of Dual Representation: People v. Miranda

Date: Nov 13, 1987

Establishing the Limits of Dual Representation: People v. Miranda Introduction Case: The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Adam Miranda, Defendant and Appellant Court: Supreme Court of California...

Martín v. People: Enhancing Protections Against Prosecutorial Misconduct in Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Date: Nov 10, 1987

Martín v. People: Enhancing Protections Against Prosecutorial Misconduct in Habeas Corpus Proceedings Introduction In re Herman G. Martin on Habeas Corpus (44 Cal.3d 1, 1987) represents a pivotal...

Limitations on Punitive Damages Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act: DYNA-MED v. Fair Employment and Housing Commission

Date: Nov 3, 1987

Limitations on Punitive Damages Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act DYNA-MED, Inc. v. Fair Employment and Housing Commission (43 Cal.3d 1379) Court: Supreme Court of California Date:...

Retained Jurisdiction to Award Attorney Fees under CCP §1021.5 Despite Dismissal under §583(b): Maria P. v. Wilson Riles

Date: Oct 30, 1987

Retained Jurisdiction to Award Attorney Fees under CCP §1021.5 Despite Dismissal under §583(b): Maria P. v. Wilson Riles Introduction In the landmark case of Maria P., et al. v. Wilson Riles, et al.,...

California Supreme Court Upholds Sobriety Checkpoints: A New Administrative Search Precedent

Date: Oct 30, 1987

California Supreme Court Upholds Sobriety Checkpoints: A New Administrative Search Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of WILLIAM INGERSOLL et al. v. ALFRED PALMER (43 Cal.3d 1321, 1987), the...

Private Insurance Decisions Separate from State Action: Analyzing King v. Meese

Date: Oct 27, 1987

Private Insurance Decisions Separate from State Action: Analyzing King v. Meese Introduction In the landmark case of M.L. King et al. v. George Meese et al., the Supreme Court of California...

Enhancing Jury Discretion in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of People v. Gates (1987)

Date: Oct 16, 1987

Enhancing Jury Discretion in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of People v. Gates (1987) Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Gates, decided on October 15, 1987, the Supreme Court of California...

Intent to Kill Not Required for Felony-Murder Special Circumstances in PEOPLE v. ANDERSON

Date: Oct 14, 1987

Intent to Kill Not Required for Felony-Murder Special Circumstances in PEOPLE v. ANDERSON Introduction People v. James Phillip Anderson is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of California...

Interpreting 'Convicted' in Section 1732.5: The People v. Woodhead Establishes Current Conviction Limitation for Youth Authority Commitment

Date: Sep 9, 1987

Interpreting 'Convicted' in Section 1732.5: The People v. Woodhead Establishes Current Conviction Limitation for Youth Authority Commitment Introduction The People v. Michael Woodhead (43 Cal.3d...

Sliding Scale Recovery Agreements Must Align with Proportional Liability to be Considered Good Faith Settlements

Date: Sep 4, 1987

Sliding Scale Recovery Agreements Must Align with Proportional Liability to be Considered Good Faith Settlements Introduction The case of Abbott Ford, Inc. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County...

Ensuring Due Process in Manslaughter Charges: Supreme Court Upholds Involuntary Manslaughter Conviction in People v. Thomas

Date: Aug 28, 1987

Ensuring Due Process in Manslaughter Charges: Supreme Court Upholds Involuntary Manslaughter Conviction in People v. Thomas Introduction People v. Paul E. Thomas (43 Cal.3d 818) is a significant...

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