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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction The case of The People v. Andrew D. Johnson, 53 Cal.4th 519 (2012), marks a...
Reevaluation of Felony-Murder Special Circumstances in People v. Mil Introduction People v. Eduardo Mil, Jr. (53 Cal.4th 400, 2012) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that...
Strict Liability Limited to Manufacturer's Products: California Supreme Court's Ruling in O'Neil v. Crane Co. Introduction In Barbara J. O'Neil et al. v. Crane Co. et al. (53 Cal.4th 335), the...
Adoption of the Davis Standard in Juvenile Post-Waiver Miranda Rights Invocations: People v. Nelson Introduction People v. Samuel Moses Nelson, 53 Cal.4th 367 (2012), is a landmark decision by the...
Reversal of Death Penalty Due to Improper Jury Exclusion in People v. Pearson Introduction In the landmark case People v. Kevin Darnell Pearson (53 Cal.4th 306, 2012), the Supreme Court of California...
Legislative Authority to Dissolve Redevelopment Agencies Confirmed; Mandatory Continuation Payments Found Unconstitutional Introduction The case of California Redevelopment Association et al. v. Ana...
Clarifying the 'Some Evidence' Standard in Parole Suitability Reviews: Deference to Executive Discretion Introduction In re Richard Shaputis, on Habeas Corpus (53 Cal.4th 192) is a pivotal decision...
Supreme Court of California Clarifies Administrative Exemption Criteria in Harris v. Superior Court Introduction In Frances Harris et al. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County (53 Cal.4th 170,...
Multiple Sentence Enhancements and Penal Code §654: Establishing Legislative Intent in People v. Amir A. Ahmed Introduction In the landmark case The People v. Amir A. Ahmed, the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Death Sentence Upholding Jury Pre-Screening and Expert Testimony Standards Introduction In the landmark case of The PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Susan Dianne Eubanks, Defendant...
Clarifying Juvenile Commitment Criteria: California Supreme Court Establishes Strict Eligibility under Sections 731(a)(4) and 733(c) Introduction In the landmark decision In re C.H. (53 Cal.4th 94,...
Reinforcing Marsden: Criteria for Appointing Substitute Counsel in California Introduction The People v. Luis Oscar Sanchez (53 Cal.4th 80, 2011) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Reaffirming Juror Independence: Analysis of People v. Allen and Johnson Introduction People v. Michael Allen and Cleamon Johnson, 53 Cal.4th 60 (2011), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California,...