California Case Commentaries

People v. Hofsheier: Equal Protection and Mandatory Lifetime Sex Offender Registration

Date: Mar 7, 2006

People v. Hofsheier: Equal Protection and Mandatory Lifetime Sex Offender Registration Introduction In People v. Vincent Peter Hofsheier, the Supreme Court of California addressed a significant equal...

Judicial Misconduct in Penalty Phase: People v. Sturm

Date: Mar 7, 2006

Judicial Misconduct in Penalty Phase: People v. Sturm Introduction People v. Gregory Allen Sturm, 37 Cal.4th 1218 (2006), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California that addresses the...

In re Ralph International Thomas: Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel in Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Date: Mar 7, 2006

In re Ralph International Thomas: Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel in Habeas Corpus Proceedings Introduction The case of In re Ralph International Thomas, on Habeas Corpus (37 Cal.4th...

Amici Curiae Exempt from Section 1021.5 Attorney Fee Liability: CONNERLY v. STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

Date: Mar 3, 2006

Amici Curiae Exempt from Section 1021.5 Attorney Fee Liability: CONNERLY v. STATE PERSONNEL BOARD Introduction The landmark case CONNERLY v. STATE PERSONNEL BOARD et al. (37 Cal.4th 1169, 2006)...

Affirmation of Death Penalty under Felony-Murder Rule Involving Attempted Rape: Analysis of People v. Guerra

Date: Mar 3, 2006

Affirmation of Death Penalty under Felony-Murder Rule Involving Attempted Rape: Analysis of People v. Guerra Introduction The case of The People v. Jose Francisco Guerra, decided by the Supreme Court...

Litigation Privilege Extends to Judgment Enforcement Activities in Abuse of Process Claims – T. Rusheen v. B. E. Cohen

Date: Feb 24, 2006

Litigation Privilege Extends to Judgment Enforcement Activities in Abuse of Process Claims Terry Rusheen v. Barry E. Cohen et al., 37 Cal.4th 1048 (2006) Introduction In Terry Rusheen v. Barry E....

Reaffirming the Substantial Compliance Doctrine in Initiative Ballot Qualification: Costa v. Superior Court of Sacramento County

Date: Feb 17, 2006

Reaffirming the Substantial Compliance Doctrine in Initiative Ballot Qualification: Costa v. Superior Court of Sacramento County Introduction The case of Edward J. Costa et al. v. The Superior Court...

Abatement of Criminal Liability in Unregistered Securities Sales: Salas v. The People

Date: Feb 7, 2006

Abatement of Criminal Liability in Unregistered Securities Sales: Salas v. The People Introduction Salas v. The People (37 Cal.4th 967, 2006) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California...

Enhanced Rights of Noncustodial Parents in Move-Away Custody Cases: Insights from In re the Marriage of Nicole F. Brown and Anthony Yana

Date: Feb 3, 2006

Enhanced Rights of Noncustodial Parents in Move-Away Custody Cases: Insights from In re the Marriage of Nicole F. Brown and Anthony Yana Introduction The case of In re the Marriage of Nicole F. Brown...

Affirming Concurrent Regulatory Authority: California Supreme Court on Timber Harvesting and Water Quality Oversight

Date: Jan 31, 2006

Affirming Concurrent Regulatory Authority: California Supreme Court on Timber Harvesting and Water Quality Oversight Introduction The Pacific Lumber Company et al. v. State Water Resources Control...

Affirmation of Death Sentence in People v. Hinton: Analysis of Jury Selection and Evidentiary Standards

Date: Jan 27, 2006

Affirmation of Death Sentence in People v. Hinton: Analysis of Jury Selection and Evidentiary Standards Introduction People v. Hinton, 37 Cal.4th 839 (2006), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation in People v. Jablonski: Upholding Evidentiary Standards, Competency Immunity, and Death Penalty Administration

Date: Jan 24, 2006

Affirmation in People v. Jablonski: Upholding Evidentiary Standards, Competency Immunity, and Death Penalty Administration Introduction In the landmark case The People v. Phillip Carl Jablonski (37...

Sentencing Authority and Certificate of Probable Cause in Negotiated Plea Agreements: People v. Shelton

Date: Jan 6, 2006

Sentencing Authority and Certificate of Probable Cause in Negotiated Plea Agreements: People v. Shelton Introduction Case: The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Jonathan Joseph Shelton, Defendant...

Concurrent Intent and the 'Kill Zone' Theory in Attempted Murder: Analysis of The People v. Smith

Date: Dec 30, 2005

Concurrent Intent and the 'Kill Zone' Theory in Attempted Murder: Analysis of The People v. Smith Introduction The People v. Jarmaal Laronde Smith (37 Cal.4th 733, 2005) is a landmark case...

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. v. The People: Defining the Limits of Safe Harbor in Tobacco Distribution and Federal Preemption

Date: Dec 23, 2005

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. v. The People: Defining the Limits of Safe Harbor in Tobacco Distribution and Federal Preemption Introduction In the landmark case THE PEOPLE ex rel. BILL LOCKYER, as...

Landowner Liability for Concealed Hazards: Unocal v. Kinsman Establishes New Precedent

Date: Dec 20, 2005

Landowner Liability for Concealed Hazards: Unocal v. Kinsman Establishes New Precedent 1. Introduction The landmark case of Ray Kinsman et al. v. Unocal Corporation (37 Cal.4th 659, 2005) presents a...

Affirmation of Death Sentence: Upholding Jury Selection and Victim Impact Evidence in People v. Robinson

Date: Dec 16, 2005

Affirmation of Death Sentence: Upholding Jury Selection and Victim Impact Evidence in People v. Robinson Introduction People v. James Robinson, Jr. is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Upholding Judicial Discretion: Affirming Joinder of Multiple First-Degree Murder Charges in People v. Manriquez

Date: Dec 6, 2005

Upholding Judicial Discretion: Affirming Joinder of Multiple First-Degree Murder Charges in People v. Manriquez Introduction People v. Manriquez (37 Cal.4th 547) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Use of Nolo Contendere Pleas in SVPA Proceedings: People v. Yartz

Date: Dec 6, 2005

Use of Nolo Contendere Pleas in SVPA Proceedings: People v. Yartz Introduction People v. Norman Yartz (37 Cal.4th 529, 2005) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California addressing the...

Affirming First-Degree Murder Conviction Under Torture and Felony Murder Theories: A Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Michael Lee Elliott

Date: Nov 29, 2005

Affirming First-Degree Murder Conviction Under Torture and Felony Murder Theories: A Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Michael Lee Elliott Introduction Case Citation: People v. Michael Lee Elliott,...

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