California Case Commentaries

People v. Nakahara: Affirmation of Death Penalty Procedures and Clarification on Special Circumstances and Jury Instructions

Date: May 23, 2003

People v. Nakahara: Affirmation of Death Penalty Procedures and Clarification on Special Circumstances and Jury Instructions Introduction People v. Evan Teek Nakahara is a pivotal 2003 decision by...

Enhancing Double Jeopardy Protections: Analysis of People v. Batts et al.

Date: May 20, 2003

Enhancing Double Jeopardy Protections: Analysis of People v. Batts et al. Introduction In The People v. Tracy L. Batts et al., 30 Cal.4th 660 (2003), the Supreme Court of California addressed...

Rule 45(e) Does Not Allow Relief from Default for Untimely Statements of Reasonable Grounds: In re Esteban Noe Chavez

Date: May 16, 2003

Rule 45(e) Does Not Allow Relief from Default for Untimely Statements of Reasonable Grounds: In re Esteban Noe Chavez Introduction In re Esteban Noe Chavez is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court...

Affirmation of Death Penalty Standards in THE PEOPLE v. CALVIN SMITH

Date: May 9, 2003

Affirmation of Death Penalty Standards in THE PEOPLE v. CALVIN SMITH Introduction THE PEOPLE v. CALVIN SMITH, 30 Cal.4th 581 (2003), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of California, is a landmark case...

Authorization of State Fund Disbursements During Budget Impasses: WHITE v. DAVIS Analysis

Date: May 2, 2003

Authorization of State Fund Disbursements During Budget Impasses: WHITE v. DAVIS Analysis Introduction Steven White v. Gray Davis, as Governor, etc., et al. is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Navarette v. The People: An In-Depth Legal Analysis

Date: Apr 29, 2003

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Navarette v. The People: An In-Depth Legal Analysis Introduction In the landmark case of The People v. Martin Anthony Navarette (30 Cal.4th 458, 2003), the Supreme...

Admissibility of Anonymous Tip Program Evidence and Jury Selection in Capital Murder: Analysis of People v. Robert Edward Maury

Date: Apr 25, 2003

Admissibility of Anonymous Tip Program Evidence and Jury Selection in Capital Murder: Analysis of People v. Robert Edward Maury Introduction In "People v. Robert Edward Maury" (30 Cal.4th 342, 2003),...

Inherent Conflict Between Arbitration and Public Injunctive Relief: Cruz v. PacifiCare HealthSystems

Date: Apr 25, 2003

Inherent Conflict Between Arbitration and Public Injunctive Relief: Cruz v. PacifiCare HealthSystems Introduction In Jose E. Cruz et al. v. PacifiCare HealthSystems, Inc. et al., the Supreme Court of...

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...