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LANDRY v. CAIN
The district court held that Landry did not knowingly and intelligently waive his right to counsel in the course of exercising his right to self-representation at trial. The State of Louisiana has appealed. Because we hold that the trial court's
Updated: 10/24/2011 09:25A
U.S. v. RIOS
The court specifically addressed the issue of a departure based on credit for time served but concluded that it was not warranted in this case. Thus, this court lacks jurisdiction to review the district court's denial of Rios's downward departure
Updated: 10/24/2011 09:25A
FALODUN v. MARTINEZ
In February 2003, the trial court sentenced Falodun to 175 months' imprisonment. That sentence was based in part on a four-level enhancement under USSG § 3B1.1(a) for being a leader or organizer of a criminal activity involving five or more
Updated: 10/24/2011 09:25A
U.S. v. GRAY
She also argues for an acquittal or mistrial on the basis of erroneous admittance of trial evidence, prosecutorial misconduct, and overall cumulative error by the trial court. Additionally, Gray asserts that the district court violated her due process
Updated: 10/24/2011 09:25A
WILLIAMS v. MISSION VIEJO EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
Plaintiffs Judy Williams and Russell Williams appeal from the judgment entered after the trial court sustained without leave to amend defendant Mission Viejo Emergency Medical Associates's demurrer to their second amended complaint for unjust
Updated: 10/24/2011 09:24A
MORSCHAUSER v. HI-TECH COLLISION & GLASS CENTERS, INC.
Hi-Tech moved for summary judgment, which the trial court granted. Morschauser appeals, contending the trial court erred in granting the motion since there were triable issues of fact as to Hi-Tech's "continuing liability under the Lease for property
Updated: 10/24/2011 09:24A
PEOPLE v. GEROWITZ
The court placed her on three years' probation. On appeal, defendant raises two issues. First, defendant contends the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury pursuant to CALCRIM No. 225, which tells a jury how to evaluate circumstantial
Updated: 10/24/2011 09:24A
PEOPLE v. GARCIA
Appellant claims the trial court violated his constitutional rights to an impartial jury trial and a fair trial because, before the court clerk entered the jury room to replay, at the jury's request, a CD recording to the jury, the trial court (1)
Updated: 10/24/2011 09:24A
McCLANAHAN v. MANSDORF
In this fraud action, the trial court denied the motion of defendant and appellant Harry Mansdorf (Mansdorf), made pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 473, subdivision (d), 1 to set aside the orders permitting service by publication of a
Updated: 10/24/2011 09:24A
Michael Jackson Doctor Trial: Conrad Murray's Defense Case Expected To Start
After Shafer is done testifying, Murray's attorneys will likely ask a judge to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter case against the cardiologist. Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor will rule on the oral motion immediately and if he rejects it,
Updated: 10/24/2011 09:24A
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