CRIMINAL TRIAL
EQUITY
· Consumer Who Purchased Product Because of Manufacturer's Misrepresentations Has Standing To Sue Under Unfair Competition Law (Kwikset Corp. v. Superior Court) [posted 03/8/11]
ILLEGALLY OBTAINED EVIDENCE
· Warrantless Installation of GPS Tracking Device to Undercarriage of Suspect's Vehicle and Use of Device to Track Vehicle's Movements Is Search (United States v. Jones) [posted 02/01/12]
· Suspicionless Vehicle Stop of Angler Recently Seen Fishing by Game Warden to Check for Catch Is Valid (People v. Maikhio) [posted 07/5/11]
· Delayed Warrantless Search of Cell Phone Found on Arrested Person is Valid Under Fourth Amendment (People v. Diaz) [posted 01/26/11]
PLEADING
· Plaintiff Has Burden of Proving Applicability of Commercial Speech Exemption to Anti-SLAPP Motion (Simpson Strong-Tie v. Gore) [posted 06/03/10]
PRETRIAL PROCEEDINGS
· Criminal Defense Attorney Must Advise Noncitizen Defendant of Immigration Consequences of Guilty Plea (Padilla v. Kentucky) [posted 04/08/10]
REAL PROPERTY
· Filing of Notice of Determination Triggers 30-Day Statute of Limitations for CEQA Challenges to Decision Announced in Notice (Committee for Green Foothills v. Santa Clara County Bd. of Supervisors) [posted 04/05/10]
SALES
· Standing Under Consumers Legal Remedies Act Requires Damage (Meyer v. Sprint Spectrum L.P.) [posted 03/05/09]
TORTS
· Recoverable Medical Damages Are Capped at Amount Insurer Paid, Not Greater Amount Provider Billed (Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions) [posted 08/23/11]
· Good Samaritans Can Be Liable for Damages to Person Injured During Rescue Attempt; Statutory Immunity for Emergency Care Applies Only to Those Who Render Medical Care in Medical Emergencies (Van Horn v. Watson) [posted 01/09/09]
WILLS AND PROBATE
· Statute Authorizing Court to Free Child From Parental Custody and Control in Probate Guardianship Proceeding Is Constitutional (Guardianship of Ann S.) [posted 05/19/09]
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