Right to Self-Representation in Capital Cases: Analysis of People v. Mariney Joseph Introduction People v. Mariney Joseph, 34 Cal.3d 936 (1983), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Ensuring Fair Sentencing: The Importance of Proper Jury Instructions in Death Penalty Cases Introduction In the landmark case of The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Elbert Lee Easley, Defendant...
Enhanced Fourth Amendment Protections in Airport Searches: Clerow Wilson v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County Introduction In the landmark case of Clerow Wilson v. Superior Court of Los Angeles...
Rejection of the "Accelerated Booking Search" Exception: Comprehensive Analysis of THE PEOPLE v. RAYMOND LAIWA III Introduction THE PEOPLE v. RAYMOND LAIWA III, decided by the Supreme Court of...
Enhancing Procedural Dismissal: Insights from Wilson v. Sunshine Meat and Liquor Company Introduction The Supreme Court of California's decision in David W. Wilson v. Sunshine Meat and Liquor...
Establishing the Duty of Effective Assistance of Counsel: People v. McKenzie Introduction People v. Elliot Cornace McKenzie (34 Cal.3d 616), decided by the Supreme Court of California on September 8,...
Balancing the Felony-Murder Rule and Constitutional Protections: California Supreme Court's Landmark Decision in The People v. Dillon Introduction The People v. Norman Jay Dillon is a seminal case...
Reinforcing Psychotherapist Privilege and Confrontation Rights in Child Abuse Litigation: People v. Stritzinger Introduction People v. Carl William Stritzinger is a landmark decision by the Supreme...
Mandatory Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies and the Reasonableness of Appeal Fees: Insights from SEA AND SAGE Audubon Society v. City of Anaheim Introduction The case of SEA AND SAGE Audubon...
Sentencing Discretion under Penal Code Section 667.6(c): Insights from The People v. Belmontes Introduction The People v. Belmontes (34 Cal.3d 335), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California on...
Enforcement of Fundamental Rights and Attorney Fee Awards: Insights from Bill Press v. Lucky Stores Introduction Bill Press et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants v. Lucky Stores, Inc., Defendant and...
Standards for 'Package-Deal' Plea Bargains: Insights from In re David Ibarra on Habeas Corpus Introduction In re David Ibarra on Habeas Corpus, 34 Cal.3d 277 (1983), is a landmark decision by the...
Limited Retroactivity of Proposition 8 in California Criminal Proceedings: An Analysis of The People v. Kevin Leroy Smith Introduction The People v. Kevin Leroy Smith (34 Cal.3d 251, 1983) is a...
Reimbursement for Self-Procured Medical Treatment in Workers' Compensation: Braewood Convalescent Hospital v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Introduction Braewood Convalescent Hospital et al.,...
Conflict of Interest and Recusal Standards in Prosecution: The People v. James Edward Conner Introduction The People v. James Edward Conner (34 Cal.3d 141, Supreme Court of California, 1983) is a...
Assault with a Deadly Weapon Not a Lesser Included Offense in Robbery with Firearm Use Enhancement Introduction In the landmark case of The People v. Charles Harry Wolcott (34 Cal.3d 92), the Supreme...
Foreseeability as a Triable Issue in Negligence: Bigbee v. Pacific Telephone (1983) Introduction In the landmark case of Charles Bigbee v. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company et al., decided on...
No Affirmative Duty for Highway Patrol Officers: Della Williams v. The State of California Introduction Della Williams v. The State of California is a pivotal 1983 decision by the Supreme Court of...
Miller v. Bechtel: Statute of Limitations and Fiduciary Duty in Marital Settlement Fraud Claims Introduction Florrie H. Miller v. Bechtel Corporation et al. (33 Cal.3d 868, 1983) is a landmark case...
Broadening 'Foster Home' Definition and Upholding Parental Rights Termination under Civil Code Section 232: In re LAURA F. et al. v. DELLA H. Introduction The landmark case of In re LAURA F. et al.,...