Reaffirmation of Statutory Elements Test in Multiple Convictions: People v. Sloan Introduction People v. Aaron Patrick Sloan is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California, rendered on...
Enhancements Not Considered Under Multiple Conviction Rule: People v. Izaguirre Introduction People v. Izaguirre (42 Cal.4th 126), decided by the Supreme Court of California on August 16, 2007,...
Mandatory Time Limits for Recommitment Petitions under the Mentally Disordered Offenders Act People v. Gregory Sean Allen, 42 Cal.4th 91 (2007) Introduction In People v. Gregory Sean Allen, the...
Sealing Pitchess Declarations: Garcia v. Superior Court of Orange County Introduction In Garcia v. Superior Court of Orange County, 42 Cal.4th 63 (2007), the Supreme Court of California addressed the...
Affirmation of Capital Convictions Under Robbery and Attempted Rape Circumstances in People v. DePriest Introduction People v. Timothy Lee DePriest, 42 Cal.4th 1 (2007), is a significant case decided...
Affirmation of Consent Requirement in Capital Cases: People v. Alfaro Introduction People v. Maria Del Rosio Alfaro (41 Cal.4th 1277) is a significant decision by the Supreme Court of California that...
Trial by Declaration in Marital Dissolution: Reaffirming the Necessity of Oral Testimony Introduction In the landmark case of Jeffrey Elkins v. The Superior Court of Contra Costa County (41 Cal.4th...
Federal Preemption of State Unfair Competition Claims in Tobacco Advertising: In re TOBACCO CASES II Introduction The landmark case of In re TOBACCO CASES II (41 Cal.4th 1257) addressed the intricate...
Preemption of Tenant Harassment Ordinance by Litigation Privilege: Action Apartment Association, Inc. v. City of Santa Monica Introduction In the landmark case of Action Apartment Association, Inc....
Supreme Court of California Reinforces Limited Duty of Landlords in Gang-Related Incidents Introduction In the landmark case of Ernest Castaneda v. George Olsher et al. (41 Cal.4th 1205, 2007), the...
Affirmation of Capital Conviction in People v. Enrique Zambrano: Reinforcing Jury Selection Standards and Capital Punishment Principles Introduction People v. Enrique Zambrano, 41 Cal.4th 1082...
In re James Edward Hardy: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Conspiratorial Liability in Capital Sentencing Introduction The case of In re James Edward Hardy on Habeas Corpus (63 Cal. Rptr. 3d...
People v. Barnwell: Clarification of the 'Demonstrable Reality' Standard for Juror Bias in Capital Sentencing Introduction People v. Barnwell (41 Cal.4th 1038, 2007) is a landmark decision by the...
California Supreme Court Upholds State Wildlife Protections Against Federal Preemption in Viva! International Voice for Animals v. Adidas Promotional Retail Operations, Inc. (41 Cal.4th 929)...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in People v. Hoyos: Upholding Special Circumstances and Prosecutorial Obligations Introduction In the landmark case of The People v. Jaime Armando Hoyos, decided on July...
Sentencing Discretion and Sixth Amendment Jury Rights: Comprehensive Analysis of The PEOPLE v. BLACK Introduction The People v. Kevin Michael Black (41 Cal.4th 799, 2007) is a landmark decision by...
Mandamus Available to Enforce Statutory Tax Allocation Duties Despite Government Code §860.2 - City of Dinuba v. County of Tulare Introduction The City of Dinuba and other plaintiffs appealed a...
Reaffirming Sixth Amendment Rights in Sentencing: Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Sandoval Introduction In The People v. Sandoval (2007), the Supreme Court of California addressed a critical...
Unenforceability of Liability Releases for Gross Negligence in Recreational Activities Introduction In the case of City of Santa Barbara et al. v. Superior Court of Santa Barbara County et al. (41...
Defining 'Favorable Termination' in Malicious Prosecution: Insights from Siebel v. Mittlesteadt Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas M. Siebel, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Carol L....