Guam Case Commentaries

People of Guam v. Narruhn: Direct Review Limits on Ineffective Assistance Claims and Scrutiny of DNA Evidence in Micronesian Prosecutions

Date: Dec 17, 2025

People of Guam v. Narruhn: Direct Review Limits on Ineffective Assistance Claims and Scrutiny of DNA Evidence in Micronesian Prosecutions Introduction The Supreme Court of Guam’s decision in People...

Jurisdictional Limits on the Office of Public Accountability in Debarment Matters: Commentary on SH Enterprises, Inc. v. Territory of Guam (2025 Guam 10)

Date: Dec 17, 2025

Jurisdictional Limits on the Office of Public Accountability in Debarment Matters: Commentary on SH Enterprises, Inc. v. Territory of Guam, 2025 Guam 10 I. Introduction The Supreme Court of Guam’s...

Limiting Multiple CSC Convictions for a Single Sexual Act under 9 GCA § 1.22(e): Commentary on People of Guam v. Castro, 2025 Guam 9

Date: Dec 17, 2025

Limiting Multiple CSC Convictions for a Single Sexual Act under 9 GCA § 1.22(e): A Comprehensive Commentary on People of Guam v. Castro, 2025 Guam 9 I. Introduction The Supreme Court of Guam’s...

“Indictments Are Not Convictions”: Limits on Impeachment and Clarification of “Sexual Penetration” in People of Guam v. Reyes (2025 Guam 8)

Date: Dec 5, 2025

“Indictments Are Not Convictions”: Limits on Impeachment and Clarification of “Sexual Penetration” in People of Guam v. Reyes (2025 Guam 8) I. Introduction In People of Guam v. William Robert Reyes,...

Guam Supreme Court Adopts the Ninth Circuit’s Objective Abandonment Test and Enforces Strict Preservation for Inevitable Discovery in Cell-Phone Searches

Date: Oct 24, 2025

Guam Supreme Court Adopts the Ninth Circuit’s Objective Abandonment Test and Enforces Strict Preservation for Inevitable Discovery in Cell-Phone Searches Introduction In People of Guam v. Joseph...

“Opening the Door” Does Not Bypass Rule 403: Guam Supreme Court Requires Explicit On‑the‑Record Balancing Before Admitting Pretrial‑Release or Pending‑Case Evidence

Date: Oct 11, 2025

“Opening the Door” Does Not Bypass Rule 403: Guam Supreme Court Requires Explicit On‑the‑Record Balancing Before Admitting Pretrial‑Release or Pending‑Case Evidence Introduction In People of Guam v....

People of Guam v. Ojeda (2025 Guam 5): Defense Counsel’s Duty to Proactively Preserve Third‑Party Digital Surveillance Evidence—Deficient Performance Without Per Se Prejudice

Date: Sep 9, 2025

People of Guam v. Ojeda (2025 Guam 5): Defense Counsel’s Duty to Proactively Preserve Third‑Party Digital Surveillance Evidence—Deficient Performance Without Per Se Prejudice Introduction In People...

Ownership Without Certificates: Paid‑In Shares and Corporate Records Determine Stock Interests Under Guam’s Clear‑Error Review

Date: Sep 6, 2025

Ownership Without Certificates: Paid‑In Shares and Corporate Records Determine Stock Interests Under Guam’s Clear‑Error Review Introduction In Franklin J. Gutierrez, Individually and as...

Traditional Standing vs. Contractual Entitlement: Guam Supreme Court Limits “Abandonment” and Recalibrates Summary Judgment Burdens in Cho v. Alupang Beach Club (2025 Guam 3)

Date: Sep 5, 2025

Traditional Standing vs. Contractual Entitlement: Guam Supreme Court Limits “Abandonment” and Recalibrates Summary Judgment Burdens in Cho v. Alupang Beach Club (2025 Guam 3) Introduction In a...

“No Finality, No Appeal” – The Guam Supreme Court Confirms that a Dismissal Without Prejudice is Not Immediately Appealable by a Criminal Defendant

Date: Jul 26, 2025

“No Finality, No Appeal” – The Guam Supreme Court Confirms that a Dismissal Without Prejudice is Not Immediately Appealable by a Criminal Defendant 1. Introduction The People of Guam v. Bruno Frankie...

“Contractual Standing” and Co-Defendant Plea Agreements: A Commentary on People of Guam v. Duayne Richard Peters (2025 Guam 1)

Date: Jun 23, 2025

“Contractual Standing” and Co-Defendant Plea Agreements: A Comprehensive Commentary on People of Guam v. Duayne Richard Peters (2025 Guam 1) Author: AI Legal Commentary Service 1. Introduction In...

Affirmation of CPGA's Shield Against Defamation Claims: Guamanian Supreme Court Upholds Anti-SLAPP Protections

Date: Sep 12, 2008

Affirmation of CPGA's Shield Against Defamation Claims: Guamanian Supreme Court Upholds Anti-SLAPP Protections Introduction The case of GUAM GREYHOUND, INC. and JOHN BALDWIN, Plaintiffs-Appellants,...