California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal published (citable) opinions.
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PEOPLE v. LYNCH PART-VII
Aug 19, 2010
Defendant Franklin Lynch was convicted of the first degree murders of Pearl Larson, Adeline Figuerido, and Anna Constantin; the residential burglary of Larson, Figuerido, Constantin, Bessie Herrick, and Ruth Durham; and robbery of Figuerido, Constantin, Herrick, and Durham. (Pen.…
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PEOPLE v. BRADY PART-I
Aug 19, 2010
A jury convicted defendant Roger Hoan Brady of the first degree murder of Officer Martin Ganz of the Manhattan Beach Police Department. (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 189.)[1] It found true special circumstance allegations that the murder was committed against a peace officer e…
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PEOPLE v. BRADY Part-II
Aug 19, 2010
A jury convicted defendant Roger Hoan Brady of the first degree murder of Officer Martin Ganz of the Manhattan Beach Police Department. (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 189.)[1] It found true special circumstance allegations that the murder was committed against a peace officer e…
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PEOPLE v. BRADY Part-III
Aug 19, 2010
A jury convicted defendant Roger Hoan Brady of the first degree murder of Officer Martin Ganz of the Manhattan Beach Police Department. (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 189.)[1] It found true special circumstance allegations that the murder was committed against a peace officer e…
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PEOPLE v. JENNINGS Part-I
Aug 19, 2010
A San Bernardino County jury found defendant Martin Carl Jennings guilty of the first degree murder of his five-year-old son, Arthur Jennings. (Pen. Code, § 187.)[1] The jury further found true the special circumstance that the murder was intentional and involved the infliction …
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PEOPLE v. JENNINGS Part-II
Aug 19, 2010
A San Bernardino County jury found defendant Martin Carl Jennings guilty of the first degree murder of his five-year-old son, Arthur Jennings. (Pen. Code, § 187.)[1] The jury further found true the special circumstance that the murder was intentional and involved the infliction …
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PEOPLE v. JENNINGS Part-III
Aug 19, 2010
A San Bernardino County jury found defendant Martin Carl Jennings guilty of the first degree murder of his five-year-old son, Arthur Jennings. (Pen. Code, § 187.)[1] The jury further found true the special circumstance that the murder was intentional and involved the infliction …
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PEOPLE v. JENNINGS Part-IV
Aug 19, 2010
A San Bernardino County jury found defendant Martin Carl Jennings guilty of the first degree murder of his five-year-old son, Arthur Jennings. (Pen. Code, § 187.)[1] The jury further found true the special circumstance that the murder was intentional and involved the infliction …
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PEOPLE v. JENNINGS Part-V
Aug 19, 2010
A San Bernardino County jury found defendant Martin Carl Jennings guilty of the first degree murder of his five-year-old son, Arthur Jennings. (Pen. Code, § 187.)[1] The jury further found true the special circumstance that the murder was intentional and involved the infliction …
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PEOPLE v. JENNINGS Part-VI
Aug 19, 2010
A San Bernardino County jury found defendant Martin Carl Jennings guilty of the first degree murder of his five-year-old son, Arthur Jennings. (Pen. Code, § 187.)[1] The jury further found true the special circumstance that the murder was intentional and involved the infliction …
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KWEI LU v. HAWAIIAN GARDENS CASINO, INC
Aug 19, 2010
Labor Code[1] section 351 prohibits employers from taking any gratuity patrons leave for their employees, and declares that such gratuity is â€
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CLARK v. SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Aug 19, 2010
Under California's unfair competition law (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17200 et seq.), plaintiffs, who are senior citizens, sued an insurance company, alleging deceptive business practices relating to the purchase and sale of annuity contracts. Plaintiffs sought a monetary award, a…
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HOWARD v. AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE INS. CO.
Aug 19, 2010
James Howard, a young man molested as a child by a Catholic priest, sued the Bishop who retained the priest in the diocese. A jury found the Bishop liable for negligent retention, and the court entered judgment in the amount of $5.5 million: $2.5 million in compensatory damages a…
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EDWARD WALTON v. WILLIAM POWELL COMPANY
Jul 19, 2010
Respondents Edward and Carol Walton asserted claims for negligence and strict liability against appellant The William Powell Company (Powell), alleging that asbestos-laden materials associated with valves made by Powell injured Edward Walton. After the jury returned a verdict in …
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PEOPLE v. SOKOLSKY
Jul 19, 2010
Mark Sokolsky appeals from a jury verdict adjudicating him a sexually violent predator under Welfare and Institutions Code section 6600 et seq. (Sexually Violent Predators Act (SVPA)).[1] Appellant argues he is entitled to a hearing on his right to represent himself in propria pe…
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PEOPLE v. SOKOLSKY
Jul 19, 2010
A modification decision.
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WILSONv.SUPERIORCOURTOFLOS ANGELESCOUNTY PART-I
Jul 19, 2010
The Sexually Violent Predators Act (SVPA) (Welf. & Inst. Code, 6600 et seq.)[1]authorizes the state to identify individuals who suffer from mental disorders that predispose them to commit violent sexual crimes and to confine and treat them until they no longer threaten society. (…
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WILSONv.SUPERIORCOURTOFLOS ANGELESCOUNTY PART-II
Jul 19, 2010
The Sexually Violent Predators Act (SVPA) (Welf. & Inst. Code, 6600 et seq.)[1]authorizes the state to identify individuals who suffer from mental disorders that predispose them to commit violent sexual crimes and to confine and treat them until they no longer threaten society. (…
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PEOPLE v. MILWARD
Jul 19, 2010
A jury convicted defendant George Milward of assault with a deadly weapon and assault by a life prisoner with a deadly weapon. (Pen. Code, 245, subd. (a)(1), 4500.)[1] The jury also found defendant had two strike convictions (for murder and attempted murder, arising out of the sa…
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PEOPLE v. TURNAGE PART-I
Jul 19, 2010
A jury convicted defendant Barry Allen Turnage of maliciously placing a false or facsimile bomb in 2006 with the intent to cause others to fear for their safety (Pen. Code, 148.1, subd. (d)),[1] found he was legally sane at the time of the commission of the offense, and found he …