California Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Death Penalty and Proper Trial Procedures in People v. Souza

Date: Jun 1, 2012

Affirmation of Death Penalty and Proper Trial Procedures in People v. Souza Introduction The Supreme Court of California rendered a significant judgment in the case of The People v. Matthew A. Souza,...

Affirmation of Capital Sentencing Practices: People v. Jones

Date: May 8, 2012

Affirmation of Capital Sentencing Practices: People v. Jones Introduction People v. William Alfred Jones is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California, rendered on May 7, 2012. The case...

Expanding Venue Criteria Under Penal Code § 781: Supreme Court of California in The People v. Rayshon Derrick Thomas

Date: May 4, 2012

Expanding Venue Criteria Under Penal Code § 781: Supreme Court of California in The People v. Rayshon Derrick Thomas Introduction The case of The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Rayshon Derrick...

California Supreme Court Limits Attorney's Fees in Section 226.7 Rest Break Claims: Kirby v. Immoos Fire Protection, Inc.

Date: May 1, 2012

California Supreme Court Limits Attorney's Fees in Section 226.7 Rest Break Claims: Kirby v. Immoos Fire Protection, Inc. Introduction In Anthony Kirby et al. v. Immoos Fire Protection, Inc. (53...

Broad Interpretation of Age in Penal Code Section 288.7: People v. Michael Da Cornett

Date: May 1, 2012

Broad Interpretation of Age in Penal Code Section 288.7: People v. Michael Da Cornett Introduction In the landmark case of The PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Michael Da Cornett, the Supreme...

Affirmation of Trial Court's Discretion in Multi-Offense Felony Joinder and Sentencing Enhancements: The People v. John Myles Decision

Date: Apr 27, 2012

Affirmation of Trial Court's Discretion in Multi-Offense Felony Joinder and Sentencing Enhancements: The People v. John Myles Decision Introduction The case of The People v. John Myles (53 Cal.4th...

Reaffirming Confrontation Clause Protections and Gang Enhancements in Capital Sentencing: People v. Livingston

Date: Apr 27, 2012

Reaffirming Confrontation Clause Protections and Gang Enhancements in Capital Sentencing: People v. Livingston Introduction People v. Livingston (53 Cal.4th 1145, 2012) is a significant Supreme Court...

Waiver of Jury Trial and Victim Impact Evidence in People v. Weaver: A New Legal Precedent

Date: Apr 17, 2012

Waiver of Jury Trial and Victim Impact Evidence in People v. Weaver: A New Legal Precedent Introduction The Supreme Court of California's decision in The PEOPLE v. La Twon R. Weaver (53 Cal.4th 1056,...

California Supreme Court Sets New Standards for Class Certification in Meal and Rest Break Wage Claims

Date: Apr 13, 2012

California Supreme Court Sets New Standards for Class Certification in Meal and Rest Break Wage Claims Introduction In the landmark case Brinker Restaurant Corporation et al. v. The Superior Court of...

Supreme Court of California Confirms Strict Limitations Period for Third-Party Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims under Code of Civil Procedure § 340.1

Date: Mar 30, 2012

Supreme Court of California Confirms Strict Limitations Period for Third-Party Childhood Sexual Abuse Claims under Code of Civil Procedure § 340.1 Introduction In the landmark case of Terry Quarry et...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in People v. Abel: Analysis of Eyewitness Identification and Judicial Conduct

Date: Mar 20, 2012

Affirmation of Death Sentence in People v. Abel: Analysis of Eyewitness Identification and Judicial Conduct Introduction Case Title: The PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. John Clyde ABEL,...

Implied Malice in Second Degree Murder: Analysis of People v. Cravens

Date: Mar 15, 2012

Implied Malice in Second Degree Murder: Analysis of People v. Cravens Introduction In People v. Cravens (53 Cal.4th 500, 2012), the Supreme Court of California addressed a pivotal issue in criminal...

Defining 'At' in Penal Code Section 246: Scope of Firearm Discharge Towards Occupied Motor Vehicles

Date: Mar 9, 2012

Defining 'At' in Penal Code Section 246: Scope of Firearm Discharge Towards Occupied Motor Vehicles Introduction The People v. Martin Manzo (53 Cal.4th 880) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Establishing Vicarious Liability for Negligent Supervision in Public Schools

Date: Mar 9, 2012

Establishing Vicarious Liability for Negligent Supervision in Public Schools Introduction The case of C.A., a Minor, etc., Plaintiff and Appellant, v. William S. Hart Union High School District et...

Correcting Sentencing Errors in Multi-Count Capital Cases: Commentary on People v. Regis Deon Thomas

Date: Feb 24, 2012

Correcting Sentencing Errors in Multi-Count Capital Cases: Commentary on People v. Regis Deon Thomas Introduction People v. Regis Deon Thomas, 53 Cal.4th 771 (2012), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Reaffirmation of Miranda Rights Waiver and Death Sentence in People v. Enraca

Date: Feb 7, 2012

Reaffirmation of Miranda Rights Waiver and Death Sentence in People v. Enraca Introduction Case Title: The PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Sonny ENRACA, Defendant and Appellant. Court: Supreme...

Reaffirming Procedural Standards in Death Penalty Cases: People v. Fuiava

Date: Feb 7, 2012

Reaffirming Procedural Standards in Death Penalty Cases: People v. Fuiava Introduction In People v. Freddie Fuiava (53 Cal.4th 622, 2012), the Supreme Court of California upheld the death penalty...

People v. Brents: The Crucial Role of Jury Instructions in Special Circumstances Determination

Date: Feb 3, 2012

People v. Brents: The Crucial Role of Jury Instructions in Special Circumstances Determination Introduction People v. Gary Galen Brents, 53 Cal.4th 599 (2012), is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Death Penalty and Upholding of Procedural Standards in People v. Marchand Elliott

Date: Feb 3, 2012

Affirmation of Death Penalty and Upholding of Procedural Standards in People v. Marchand Elliott Introduction People v. Marchand Elliott, 53 Cal.4th 535 (2012), represents a significant affirmation...

California Affirmation of Edwards: Standards for Denying Self-Representation in Criminal Proceedings

Date: Jan 31, 2012

California Affirmation of Edwards: Standards for Denying Self-Representation in Criminal Proceedings Introduction The case of The People v. Andrew D. Johnson, 53 Cal.4th 519 (2012), marks a...

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