California Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Death Penalty and Jury Instruction Standards in People v. Alfredo Prieto

Date: Apr 22, 2003

Affirmation of Death Penalty and Jury Instruction Standards in People v. Alfredo Prieto Introduction People v. Alfredo Prieto (30 Cal.4th 226, 2003) is a significant judgment by the Supreme Court of...

Right to Self-Representation Upholding Under Faretta: People v. Omar Dent III

Date: Apr 11, 2003

Right to Self-Representation Upholding Under Faretta: People v. Omar Dent III Introduction People v. Omar Dent III (30 Cal.4th 213), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California on April 10, 2003,...

Recognition of Holder's Action for Fraud in Securities Under California Law

Date: Apr 8, 2003

Recognition of Holder's Action for Fraud in Securities Under California Law Introduction The case of MARIETTA SMALL, as Public Administrator, etc., Plaintiff and Appellant, v. FRITZ COMPANIES, INC.,...

Bus Stop Location as a Dangerous Condition: A Comprehensive Analysis of Darlene BONANNO v. CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT AUTHority

Date: Apr 8, 2003

Bus Stop Location as a Dangerous Condition: A Comprehensive Analysis of Darlene BONANNO v. CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT AUTHority Introduction In the landmark case of Darlene BONANNO v. CENTRAL...

Affirmation of Death Penalty Based on Circumstantial Evidence and Procedural Integrity in PEOPLE v. SNOW

Date: Apr 4, 2003

Affirmation of Death Penalty Based on Circumstantial Evidence and Procedural Integrity in PEOPLE v. SNOW Introduction PEOPLE v. SNOW (30 Cal.4th 43, 2003) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Marquez v. State: Affirming Additional Custody Credit under Penal Code Section 2900.5

Date: Mar 28, 2003

Marquez v. State: Affirming Additional Custody Credit under Penal Code Section 2900.5 Introduction In re VINCENT MARQUEZ on Habeas Corpus. (30 Cal.4th 14) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Double Jeopardy Implications in Juror Discharge: Analysis of People v. Manuel Hernandez

Date: Mar 21, 2003

Double Jeopardy Implications in Juror Discharge: Analysis of People v. Manuel Hernandez Introduction People v. Manuel Hernandez (30 Cal.4th 1, 2003) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Specific Intent in Felony-Murder under California Law: People v. Jones

Date: Mar 18, 2003

Establishing Specific Intent in Felony-Murder under California Law: People v. Jones Introduction People v. Ernest Dwayne Jones is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of California, decided on...

Rejection of the Killpatrick-Kramer Rule: No Mandatory Advisement of Privilege Against Self-Incrimination for Self-Represented Defendants

Date: Mar 18, 2003

Rejection of the Killpatrick-Kramer Rule: No Mandatory Advisement of Privilege Against Self-Incrimination for Self-Represented Defendants Introduction The case of The People v. Mark Barnum (29...

Voluntary Absence of Custodial Defendants: Clarifying Section 1043(b)(2)

Date: Mar 7, 2003

Voluntary Absence of Custodial Defendants: Clarifying Section 1043(b)(2) Introduction The People v. Raul Gomez Gutierrez (29 Cal.4th 1196, 2003) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Disgorgement Remedies Limited Under California Unfair Competition Law: KOREA SUPPLY COMPANY v. LOCKHEED MARTINCORPORATION

Date: Mar 4, 2003

Disgorgement Remedies Limited Under California Unfair Competition Law: KOREA SUPPLY COMPANY v. LOCKHEED MARTINCORPORATION Introduction Korea Supply Company (KSC) initiated legal action against...

Class Action Certification Standards for Medical Monitoring Claims: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. v. SUPERIOR COURT of San Bernardino County

Date: Mar 4, 2003

Class Action Certification Standards for Medical Monitoring Claims: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP. v. SUPERIOR COURT of San Bernardino County Introduction In Lockheed Martin Corporation et al. v. Superior...

Unconscionability of Arbitration Appeal Provisions in Employment Contracts: Little v. Auto Stiegler

Date: Feb 28, 2003

Unconscionability of Arbitration Appeal Provisions in Employment Contracts: Little v. Auto Stiegler Introduction Little v. Auto Stiegler, Inc. (29 Cal.4th 1064, 2003) is a significant judgment by the...

Limiting Use of Pitchess Information to Specific Proceedings: Alford v. Superior Court Establishes Interpretation of Evidence Code §1045(e)

Date: Feb 28, 2003

Limiting Use of Pitchess Information to Specific Proceedings: Alford v. Superior Court Establishes Interpretation of Evidence Code §1045(e) Introduction In the landmark case of Maurice Alford et al....

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