California Case Commentaries

Application of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act to Marital Settlement Agreements: Rhina Mejia v. Danilo Reed

Date: Aug 15, 2003

Application of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act to Marital Settlement Agreements: Rhina Mejia v. Danilo Reed Introduction Rhina Mejia v. Danilo Reed is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Interpreting Penal Code Section 664(a): The Supreme Court's Ruling in People v. Phia Lee et al.

Date: Aug 15, 2003

Interpreting Penal Code Section 664(a): The Supreme Court's Ruling in People v. Phia Lee et al. Introduction People v. Phia Lee et al., 31 Cal.4th 613 (2003), is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

PEOPLE v. BROWN: Clarification on Admissibility of Declarations Against Penal Interest and Jury Instruction Guidelines

Date: Aug 12, 2003

PEOPLE v. BROWN: Clarification on Admissibility of Declarations Against Penal Interest and Jury Instruction Guidelines Introduction In the landmark case of PEOPLE v. BROWN (31 Cal.4th 518, Supreme...

Pro Se Submissions by Represented Capital Inmates: Establishing Standard Procedures

Date: Aug 8, 2003

Pro Se Submissions by Represented Capital Inmates: Establishing Standard Procedures Introduction In re Lee Max Barnett on Habeas Corpus (31 Cal.4th 466) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Reaffirmation of Preponderance of Evidence Standard for Juvenile Probation Violations under Section 777(a)(2) Post Proposition 21

Date: Aug 8, 2003

Reaffirmation of Preponderance of Evidence Standard for Juvenile Probation Violations under Section 777(a)(2) Post Proposition 21 Introduction The case of IN RE EDDIE M. addresses critical aspects of...

In re Zeth S.: Limiting Post-Judgment Evidence in Juvenile Dependency Appeals

Date: Aug 5, 2003

In re Zeth S.: Limiting Post-Judgment Evidence in Juvenile Dependency Appeals Introduction The case of In re Zeth S. addresses a pivotal issue in juvenile dependency proceedings: whether appellate...

Henry v. Centex Homes: Reaffirming the 10-Year Limitation Period for Latent Construction Defects

Date: Aug 5, 2003

Henry v. Centex Homes: Reaffirming the 10-Year Limitation Period for Latent Construction Defects Introduction Henry V. Lantzy et al. v. Centex Homes et al. (31 Cal.4th 363, 2003) is a landmark...

Warrantless Searches of Parolee Residences Unlawful Without Prior Knowledge of Search Conditions: California Supreme Court Upholds Evidence Suppression

Date: Aug 1, 2003

Warrantless Searches of Parolee Residences Unlawful Without Prior Knowledge of Search Conditions: California Supreme Court Upholds Evidence Suppression Introduction In the landmark case of The People...

Interpretation of Penal Code Section 186.22(b)(5) in PEOPLE v. MONTES

Date: Aug 1, 2003

Interpretation of Penal Code Section 186.22(b)(5) in PEOPLE v. MONTES Introduction People v. Victor Rodriguez Montes, 31 Cal.4th 350 (2003), is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Defendant's Right to Effective Counsel and Fair Trial Procedures in Capital Murder Cases

Date: Aug 1, 2003

Affirmation of Defendant's Right to Effective Counsel and Fair Trial Procedures in Capital Murder Cases Introduction The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. John Sapp is a pivotal case adjudicated...

The People v. Marks: Affirmation of Conviction and Clarifications on Competency and Evidentiary Standards

Date: Jul 25, 2003

The People v. Marks: Affirmation of Conviction and Clarifications on Competency and Evidentiary Standards Introduction In The People v. Delaney Geral Marks, the Supreme Court of California affirmed...

Prospective Application of Proposition 36 Affirmed in PEOPLE v. FLOYD

Date: Jul 22, 2003

Prospective Application of Proposition 36 Affirmed in PEOPLE v. FLOYD Introduction People v. Andre Rene Floyd (31 Cal.4th 179) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of California on July 21,...

People v. Yeoman (2003): Affirmation of Death Sentence and Clarifications on Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts and Jury Selection Bias

Date: Jul 18, 2003

People v. Yeoman (2003): Affirmation of Death Sentence and Clarifications on Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts and Jury Selection Bias Introduction People v. Ralph Michael Yeoman is a landmark decision...

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California Case Commentaries

Application of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act to Marital Settlement Agreements: Rhina Mejia v. Danilo Reed

Interpreting Penal Code Section 664(a): The Supreme Court's Ruling in People v. Phia Lee et al.

PEOPLE v. BROWN: Clarification on Admissibility of Declarations Against Penal Interest and Jury Instruction Guidelines

Pro Se Submissions by Represented Capital Inmates: Establishing Standard Procedures

Reaffirmation of Preponderance of Evidence Standard for Juvenile Probation Violations under Section 777(a)(2) Post Proposition 21

In re Zeth S.: Limiting Post-Judgment Evidence in Juvenile Dependency Appeals

Henry v. Centex Homes: Reaffirming the 10-Year Limitation Period for Latent Construction Defects

Warrantless Searches of Parolee Residences Unlawful Without Prior Knowledge of Search Conditions: California Supreme Court Upholds Evidence Suppression

Interpretation of Penal Code Section 186.22(b)(5) in PEOPLE v. MONTES

Affirmation of Defendant's Right to Effective Counsel and Fair Trial Procedures in Capital Murder Cases

The People v. Marks: Affirmation of Conviction and Clarifications on Competency and Evidentiary Standards

Prospective Application of Proposition 36 Affirmed in PEOPLE v. FLOYD

People v. Yeoman (2003): Affirmation of Death Sentence and Clarifications on Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts and Jury Selection Bias

Involuntariness of Confessions and Miranda Violations in People v. Neal

Impact of Welfare and Institutions Code §366.26(c)(1)(E) on Sibling Relationships in Adoption Proceedings

California Upholds Strong Likelihood Standard in Peremptory Challenges Consistent with Batson

Limiting Trespass to Chattels in Digital Communications: California Supreme Court in Intel v. Hamidi

But For Causation Required in California Transactional Legal Malpractice

Resentencing Hearings Do Not Constitute 'New Trial' Under CCP Section 170.6(2)

Discretion in Imposing On-Bail Enhancements Under Penal Code §12022.1: Insights from The PEOPLE v. MELONEY