California Case Commentaries

Minors Cannot be Accomplices in Incestuous Relationships: Insights from PEOPLE v. TOBIAS (2001)

Date: Apr 27, 2001

Minors Cannot be Accomplices in Incestuous Relationships: Insights from PEOPLE v. TOBIAS (2001) Introduction Case: The People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Joel Robert Tobias, Defendant and...

Civil Code Section 3333.4: Limitations on Uninsured Motorists' Recovery Against Public Entities

Date: Apr 6, 2001

Broad Interpretation of Civil Code Section 3333.4: Limitations on Uninsured Motorists' Recovery Against Public Entities Introduction The case of Russell Glen DAY v. CITY OF FONTANA et al. (25 Cal.4th...

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Immigration Consequences: Insights from In re Hugo Rangel Resendiz

Date: Apr 3, 2001

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Immigration Consequences: Insights from In re Hugo Rangel Resendiz Introduction In re Hugo Rangel Resendiz, on Habeas Corpus. (25 Cal.4th 230, 2001) is a pivotal...

Murphy v. The People: Confirmation of Oral Copulation under Three Strikes Law and Habitual Sexual Offender Statute

Date: Mar 30, 2001

Murphy v. The People: Confirmation of Oral Copulation under Three Strikes Law and Habitual Sexual Offender Statute Introduction Murphy v. The People is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

CEQA Compliance Required for Public Agency-Generated Initiatives: Insights from FRIENDS OF SIERRA MADRE v. CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

Date: Mar 30, 2001

CEQA Compliance Required for Public Agency-Generated Initiatives: Insights from FRIENDS OF SIERRA MADRE v. CITY OF SIERRA MADRE Introduction The California Supreme Court case Friends of Sierra Madre...

Interpretation of "Single Occasion" and "In the Commission Of" in Penal Code Sections 667.61(g) and 12022.3(a)

Date: Mar 16, 2001

Interpretation of "Single Occasion" and "In the Commission Of" in Penal Code Sections 667.61(g) and 12022.3(a) Introduction The People v. Gregory Tommie Jones, 25 Cal.4th 98 (2001), is a landmark...

Voluntary Intoxication and General Intent: Establishing the Standard in Arson Cases

Date: Mar 13, 2001

Voluntary Intoxication and General Intent: Establishing the Standard in Arson Cases Introduction In the landmark case of The People v. Robert Nelson Atkins, decided by the Supreme Court of California...

Cal-Vet Home Protection Plan: Not Classified as Insurance Under California Insurance Code

Date: Mar 9, 2001

Cal-Vet Home Protection Plan: Not Classified as Insurance Under California Insurance Code Introduction The landmark case Bruce Sweatman III v. Department of Veterans Affairs (25 Cal.4th 62, 2001)...

Precedent-Setting Ruling on Prosecutorial Conduct in PEOPLE v. MORALES

Date: Mar 6, 2001

Precedent-Setting Ruling on Prosecutorial Conduct in PEOPLE v. MORALES Introduction People v. David Hans Morales, 25 Cal.4th 34 (2001), is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of California....

Narrowing Jury Trial Rights on Prior Convictions: Analysis of PEOPLE v. EPPS

Date: Mar 6, 2001

Narrowing Jury Trial Rights on Prior Convictions: Analysis of PEOPLE v. EPPS Introduction PEOPLE v. EPPS, 25 Cal.4th 19 (2001), is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of California that addresses...

Enhancement of Attorney Fees in Anti-SLAPP Motions: Insights from Smith A. Ketchum III v. John M. Moses

Date: Feb 27, 2001

Enhancement of Attorney Fees in Anti-SLAPP Motions: Insights from Smith A. Ketchum III v. John M. Moses Introduction The case Smith A. Ketchum III v. John M. Moses, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Limitation on Appellate Review of Judicial Disqualification: Only Parties May Seek Writ of Mandate Under CCP §170.3(d)

Date: Feb 9, 2001

Limitation on Appellate Review of Judicial Disqualification: Only Parties May Seek Writ of Mandate Under CCP §170.3(d) Introduction Wilson CURLE v. SUPERIOR COURT OF SHASTA COUNTY is a pivotal...

Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated Not a Lesser Included Offense of Murder: A Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Sanchez

Date: Feb 6, 2001

Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated Not a Lesser Included Offense of Murder: A Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Sanchez Introduction In the landmark case of People v. Sanchez, decided...

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California Case Commentaries

Minors Cannot be Accomplices in Incestuous Relationships: Insights from PEOPLE v. TOBIAS (2001)

Civil Code Section 3333.4: Limitations on Uninsured Motorists' Recovery Against Public Entities

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Immigration Consequences: Insights from In re Hugo Rangel Resendiz

Murphy v. The People: Confirmation of Oral Copulation under Three Strikes Law and Habitual Sexual Offender Statute

CEQA Compliance Required for Public Agency-Generated Initiatives: Insights from FRIENDS OF SIERRA MADRE v. CITY OF SIERRA MADRE

Interpretation of "Single Occasion" and "In the Commission Of" in Penal Code Sections 667.61(g) and 12022.3(a)

Voluntary Intoxication and General Intent: Establishing the Standard in Arson Cases

Cal-Vet Home Protection Plan: Not Classified as Insurance Under California Insurance Code

Precedent-Setting Ruling on Prosecutorial Conduct in PEOPLE v. MORALES

Narrowing Jury Trial Rights on Prior Convictions: Analysis of PEOPLE v. EPPS

Enhancement of Attorney Fees in Anti-SLAPP Motions: Insights from Smith A. Ketchum III v. John M. Moses

Limitation on Appellate Review of Judicial Disqualification: Only Parties May Seek Writ of Mandate Under CCP §170.3(d)

Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated Not a Lesser Included Offense of Murder: A Comprehensive Analysis of People v. Sanchez

California Supreme Court Limits Insurer's Indemnification Duty to Court-Ordered Damages in Environmental Proceedings

Strict Enforcement of Choice-of-Law Clauses in Nationwide Class Action Certification

Independent Appellate Review for Due Diligence in Confrontation Clause Cases

Insurance Coverage and Intangible Property Rights: Kazi v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co.

Supreme Court of California Abolishes Rule of Consistency in Conspiracy Cases

Robbery Requires Possession: California Supreme Court Reaffirms Traditional Interpretation

Correction of Parole Revocation Fines in Sentencing: People v. Donte Osbon Smith et al.