CA Pub. Decisions

1. PEOPLE v. WAGNER Part-I
   Dec 11, 2011
   In this case we construe the statutory speedy sentencing provisions contained in Penal Code sections 1203.2a and 1381[1] with regard to defendants who are placed on probation with the imposition of sentence suspended for one offense and who, while still on probation, are convicte…
2. CALIFORNIA v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Part-II
   Dec 11, 2011
   This case arises from efforts by the State of California (State) to obtain insurance coverage for property damage liability imposed in a federal lawsuit as a result of discharges from the â€
3. CALIFORNIA v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Part-I
   Dec 11, 2011
   This case arises from efforts by the State of California (State) to obtain insurance coverage for property damage liability imposed in a federal lawsuit as a result of discharges from the â€
4. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION v. CALIFORNIA Part-III
   Dec 11, 2011
   The Legislature recently amended the law with respect to reimbursement to local governments for costs imposed as a result of ballot measures. The amended statute provides that the state need not provide reimbursement if â€
5. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION v. CALIFORNIA Part-II
   Dec 11, 2011
   The Legislature recently amended the law with respect to reimbursement to local governments for costs imposed as a result of ballot measures. The amended statute provides that the state need not provide reimbursement if â€
6. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION v. CALIFORNIA Part-I
   Dec 11, 2011
   The Legislature recently amended the law with respect to reimbursement to local governments for costs imposed as a result of ballot measures. The amended statute provides that the state need not provide reimbursement if â€
7. PEOPLE v. HAMLIN
   Dec 11, 2011
   A modification decision.
8. HEALTHMARKETS, INC. v. SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
   Dec 11, 2011
   HealthMarkets, Inc. (HealthMarkets), challenges the denial of its motion to quash service of summons based on lack of personal jurisdiction. HealthMarkets is a nonresident holding company and has no contacts with the State of California. Mid‑West National Life Insurance Company…
9. PEOPLE v. ROA
   Dec 11, 2011
   Appellant Alejandro Roa was convicted by jury of carjacking (Pen. Code, § 215; undesignated section references are to that code), and being under the influence of a controlled substance (Health & Saf. Code, § 11550, subd. (a)), with a finding that he personally used a firearm i…
10. PEOPLE v. MENDOZA
    Dec 11, 2011
    In this appeal by the People, this court must resolve the following question. Does the superior court have authority, while a defendant is still on probation, to reduce a county jail term imposed as a condition of probation when the defendant has already served the term? For reas…
11. CHRISTENSEN v. SMITH
    Dec 11, 2011
    A modification decision.
12. LARRY MENKE, INC., v. DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTORS CO.
    Dec 11, 2011
    Larry Menke, Inc., doing business as Larry Menke Chrysler, and Larry Menke (collectively, Menke) appeal from a judgment of dismissal after the trial court sustained the demurrer filed by DaimlerChrysler and one of its employees, Louis Stavale (collectively, Chrysler). Menke had i…
13. PEOPLE v. FUENTES
    Dec 11, 2011
    In connection with two drive-by shootings against rival gang members, defendant Rene Fuentes was convicted of one first degree murder, three attempted murders, and related charges. His prison sentence includes a life term without the possibility of parole. On appeal, he claims th…
14. In re DARIN PALERMO on Habeas Corpus. Part-II
    Dec 11, 2011
    In June 1987, when he was 21 years old, Darin Palermo (defendant) fatally shot his former girlfriend, Andrea Naftel (the victim), while she was sitting on the toilet in the bathroom of defendant's apartment. According to defendant's version of the incident, he and the vic…
15. In re DARIN PALERMO on Habeas Corpus. Part-I
    Dec 11, 2011
    In June 1987, when he was 21 years old, Darin Palermo (defendant) fatally shot his former girlfriend, Andrea Naftel (the victim), while she was sitting on the toilet in the bathroom of defendant's apartment. According to defendant's version of the incident, he and the vic…
16. PEOPLE v. VANG Part-II
    Dec 11, 2011
    An information accused defendant Chue Vang of violating Penal Code section 288, subdivision (b)(1)[1] (lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, accomplished by force, duress, or menace), on or about and between April 15, 2003, and December 31, 2004; the alleged victim was …
17. PEOPLE v. VANG Part-I
    Dec 11, 2011
    An information accused defendant Chue Vang of violating Penal Code section 288, subdivision (b)(1)[1] (lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, accomplished by force, duress, or menace), on or about and between April 15, 2003, and December 31, 2004; the alleged victim was …
18. In re TIMOTHY ELLIS ROSS on Habeas Corpus.
    Dec 11, 2011
    A modification decision.
19. TAYE v.DRUMGOOLE Part-II
    Dec 11, 2011
    Conservator Fessha Taye brought this litigation on behalf of conservatee Ida McQueen, a mentally and physically disabled elder, against several of McQueen's family members and the family's legal representative.[1] Specifically, it was claimed that these individuals violat…
20. TAYE v.DRUMGOOLE Part-I
    Dec 11, 2011
    Conservator Fessha Taye brought this litigation on behalf of conservatee Ida McQueen, a mentally and physically disabled elder, against several of McQueen's family members and the family's legal representative.[1] Specifically, it was claimed that these individuals violat…