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40 California opinions name it 3 courts 2004–2026 26 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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In Re Sheena K.green2 sentences2026“Ordinarily, a criminal defendant who does not challenge an assertedly erroneous ruling of the trial court in that court has forfeited his or her right to raise the claim on appeal.” (Sheena K., supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 880.) “The failure to object that a probation condition is unreasonable under Lent … generally forfeits the contention on appeal.” (In re P.O. (2016) 246 Cal.App.4th 288, 294.) “An as-applied constitutional challenge is forfeited unless previously raised. [Citation.] ‘ “The purpose of this rule is to encourage parties to bring errors to the attention of the trial court, so that 2026“Ordinarily, a criminal defendant who does not challenge an assertedly erroneous ruling of the trial court in that court has forfeited his or her right to raise the claim on appeal.” (Sheena K., supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 880.) “The failure to object that a probation condition is unreasonable under Lent … generally forfeits the contention on appeal.” (In re P.O. (2016) 246 Cal.App.4th 288, 294.) “An as-applied constitutional challenge is forfeited unless previously raised. [Citation.] ‘ “The purpose of this rule is to encourage parties to bring errors to the attention of the trial court, so that | 8 | 15 |
Tobe v. City of Santa Anagreen2 sentences2025As-applied Challenge to Count 1 In addition to his facial challenge, defendant claims his conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon is unconstitutional as applied to him.8 (See Tobe, supra, 9 Cal.4th at p. 1084 [an as-applied constitutional challenge requires determining whether “a specific application of a facially valid statute 7 Here, we observe that defendant’s reliance on Smith v. Cahoon (1931) 283 U.S. 553 is misplaced. 2025(Id. at p. 213.)6 An as-applied constitutional challenge “contemplates analysis of the facts of a particular case or cases to determine the circumstances in which the statute or ordinance has been applied and to consider whether in those particular circumstances the application deprived the individual to whom it was applied of a protected right. [Citations.]” (Tobe v. City of Santa Ana (1995) 9 Cal.4th 1069, 1084 .) C. | 2 | 6 |
People v. Saundersgreen2 sentences2022(See People v. Saunders (1993) 5 Cal.4th 580, 589-590 [constitutional right may be forfeited in criminal case if not asserted in trial court]; People v. Patton (2019) 41 Cal.App.5th 934 , 946 [“An as-applied constitutional challenge is forfeited unless previously raised.”].) In any event, Mother and Father fail to show that they were prejudiced by the exclusion of the foster mother’s testimony. 2022(See People v. Saunders (1993) 5 Cal.4th 580, 589-590 [constitutional right may be forfeited in criminal case if not asserted in trial court]; People v. Patton (2019) 41 Cal.App.5th 934 , 946 [“An as-applied constitutional challenge is forfeited unless previously raised.”].) In any event, Mother and Father fail to show that they were prejudiced by the exclusion of the foster mother’s testimony. | 2 | 2 |
Board of Administration v. Wilsongreen2 sentences2019(C.M. v. M.C. (2017) 7 Cal.App.5th 1188, 1198 ; Board of Administration v. Wilson (1997) 52 Cal.App.4th 1109, 1127-1130 .) D. 2019(C.M. v. M.C. (2017) 7 Cal.App.5th 1188, 1198 ; Board of Administration v. Wilson (1997) 52 Cal.App.4th 1109, 1127-1130 .) D. | 1 | 4 |
People v. Welchgreen2 sentences2024(See People v. Welch (1993) 5 Cal.4th 228, 234-235 [“It is settled that failure to object and make an offer of proof at the sentencing hearing concerning alleged errors or omissions in the probation report waives the claim on appeal”; “[n]o different rule should generally apply to probation conditions under consideration at the same time”]; People v. Patton, supra, 41 Cal.App.5th at p. 936 [“An as-applied constitutional challenge [to a probation condition] is forfeited unless previously raised”].) “A timely objection allows the court to modify or delete an allegedly unreasonable condition or t 2022(See Sheena K., supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 887 [exception to forfeiture rule where challenge does not require “reference to the particular sentencing record developed in the trial court”]; Welch, supra, 5 Cal.4th at pp. 234–235 [timely objection allows for additional evidence, argument, and potential modification of the condition].) In addition, in People v. Patton (2019) 41 Cal.App.5th 934 , our sister court concluded the electronics search condition there was not facially overbroad, and held that “[a]ny challenge to the closeness of fit between the condition and facts related to [the defendant’ | 1 | 2 |
Troxel v. Granvillegreen2 sentences2004As the plurality opinion in Troxel cautioned, we should be very careful in identifying the scope of the due process interest in parenting. ( Troxel v. Granville, supra, 530 U.S. 57, 72-73 , 120 S.Ct. 2054 (plur. opn. of O'Connor, J.) ["we agree with Justice Kennedy that the constitutionality of any standard for awarding visitation turns on the specific manner in which that standard is applied and that the constitutional protections in this area are best `elaborated with care.'"].) In his concurring and dissenting opinion, Justice Baxter concludes that "[t]he majority errs in reaching out to co 2004As the plurality opinion in Troxel cautioned, we should be very careful in identifying the scope of the due process interest in parenting. ( Troxel v. Granville, supra, 530 U.S. 57, 72-73 , 120 S.Ct. 2054 (plur. opn. of O'Connor, J.) ["we agree with Justice Kennedy that the constitutionality of any standard for awarding visitation turns on the specific manner in which that standard is applied and that the constitutional protections in this area are best `elaborated with care.'"].) In his concurring and dissenting opinion, Justice Baxter concludes that "[t]he majority errs in reaching out to co | 1 | 2 |
People v. P.O.green1 sentence2026“Ordinarily, a criminal defendant who does not challenge an assertedly erroneous ruling of the trial court in that court has forfeited his or her right to raise the claim on appeal.” (Sheena K., supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 880.) “The failure to object that a probation condition is unreasonable under Lent … generally forfeits the contention on appeal.” (In re P.O. (2016) 246 Cal.App.4th 288, 294.) “An as-applied constitutional challenge is forfeited unless previously raised. [Citation.] ‘ “The purpose of this rule is to encourage parties to bring errors to the attention of the trial court, so that | 1 | 1 |
People v. Guzmangreen1 sentence2026“Ordinarily, a criminal defendant who does not challenge an assertedly erroneous ruling of the trial court in that court has forfeited his or her right to raise the claim on appeal.” (Sheena K., supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 880.) “The failure to object that a probation condition is unreasonable under Lent … generally forfeits the contention on appeal.” (In re P.O. (2016) 246 Cal.App.4th 288, 294.) “An as-applied constitutional challenge is forfeited unless previously raised. [Citation.] ‘ “The purpose of this rule is to encourage parties to bring errors to the attention of the trial court, so that | 1 | 1 |
Miller v. Superior Courtgreen1 sentence2021(Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.204(a)(1)(C); Miller v. Superior Court (2002) 101 Cal.App.4th 728, 743 [failure to cite to the record forfeits the claim of error].) 3 To the extent that Pini intends to launch an as-applied constitutional challenge, her argument is deemed forfeited for failure to include an adequate record on appeal. 12 III Exclusion of Evidence Pini asserts the trial court erroneously excluded evidence. | 1 | 1 |
The People v. Piraligreen1 sentence2021(See, e.g., Sheena K., supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 885 [a defendant who did not object to a condition at sentencing may raise a challenge to that condition on appeal only if the defendant’s appellate claim “amount[s] to a ‘facial challenge’ ” and the determination whether the condition is constitutionally defective “does not require scrutiny of individual facts and circumstances but instead requires the review of abstract and generalized legal concepts—a task that is well suited to the role of an appellate court”]; People v. Pirali (2013) 217 Cal.App.4th 1341, 1347 [“[a]lthough a probation conditi | 1 | 1 |
| Adoption of OMgreen | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Marriage of Harrisgreen | 1 | 1 |
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Lucent Technologies, Inc. v. Board of Equalization
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2 sentences2019Absent ambiguity, we see no need, nor is it proper, to delve into legislative intent suggested by uncodified language outside the body of the statute. ( Allen , supra , 21 Cal.4th at pp. 860-861, 89 Cal.Rptr.2d 279 , 984 P.2d 486 .) Faced, as we are, with an as-applied constitutional challenge to IDT decisionmaking that goes beyond "routine, day-to-day" medical treatment, we believe there is good reason to depart from the interpretation of section 1418.8 adopted in Rains on this specific point, while otherwise following its holding. ( Lucent , supra , 241 Cal.App.4th at p. 35 , 193 Cal.Rptr.3d 2019Absent ambiguity, we see no need, nor is it proper, to delve into legislative intent suggested by uncodified language outside the body of the statute. ( Allen, supra, 21 Cal.4th at pp. 860-861.) Faced, as we are, with an as-applied constitutional challenge to IDT decisionmaking that goes beyond "routine, day-to-day" medical treatment, we believe there is good reason to depart from the interpretation of section 1418.8 adopted in Rains on this specific point, while otherwise following its holding. ( Lucent, supra, 241 Cal.App.4th at p. 35 .) As for the second step in petitioners' statutory inter | 4 | 2019–2019 |
People v. Allen
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2 sentences2019Absent ambiguity, we see no need, nor is it proper, to delve into legislative intent suggested by uncodified language outside the body of the statute. ( Allen , supra , 21 Cal.4th at pp. 860-861, 89 Cal.Rptr.2d 279 , 984 P.2d 486 .) Faced, as we are, with an as-applied constitutional challenge to IDT decisionmaking that goes beyond "routine, day-to-day" medical treatment, we believe there is good reason to depart from the interpretation of section 1418.8 adopted in Rains on this specific point, while otherwise following its holding. ( Lucent , supra , 241 Cal.App.4th at p. 35 , 193 Cal.Rptr.3d 2019Absent ambiguity, we see no need, nor is it proper, to delve into legislative intent suggested by uncodified language outside the body of the statute. ( Allen , supra , 21 Cal.4th at pp. 860-861, 89 Cal.Rptr.2d 279 , 984 P.2d 486 .) Faced, as we are, with an as-applied constitutional challenge to IDT decisionmaking that goes beyond "routine, day-to-day" medical treatment, we believe there is good reason to depart from the interpretation of section 1418.8 adopted in Rains on this specific point, while otherwise following its holding. ( Lucent , supra , 241 Cal.App.4th at p. 35 , 193 Cal.Rptr.3d | 3 | 2019–2019 |
People v. Mitchell
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2 sentences2025(Fenn, supra, 109 Cal.App.4th at p. 1484 .) 9 efforts to arrange visitation and effectively places a burden on a parent to disprove a presumption that nonparental visitation is in his or her child’s best interests.” (Punsly, supra, 87 Cal.App.4th at p. 1107 .) “When reviewing an as-applied constitutional challenge on appeal, we defer to the trial court’s findings on historical facts that are supported by substantial evidence, and then independently review the constitutionality of the statute under those facts.” (People v. Mitchell (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 1364, 1378 .) “To overcome the presumpti 2016(See Board of Administration v. Wilson (1997) 52 Cal.App.4th 1109 , 1127–1130.)” (People v. Mitchell (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 1364, 1378 .) “An as applied challenge may seek . . . relief from a specific application of a facially valid statute or ordinance to an individual or class of individuals who are under allegedly impermissible present restraint or disability as a result of the manner or circumstances in which the statute or ordinance has been applied . . . .” (Tobe v. City of Santa Ana (1995) 9 Cal.4th 1069, 1084 .) B. | 2 | 2016–2025 |
In re Friend
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2 sentences2024Appealability The as-applied constitutional challenge Seumanu asks us to address cannot be fairly characterized as the “successiveness question itself” (Friend I, supra, 11 Cal.5th at p. 746 ), which is the discrete issue the Friend I court held was appealable under section 1509.1(c) where capital habeas claims are dismissed for successiveness. 2024Appealability The as-applied constitutional challenge Seumanu asks us to address cannot be fairly characterized as the “successiveness question itself” (Friend I, supra, 11 Cal.5th at p. 746 ), which is the discrete issue the Friend I court held was appealable under section 1509.1(c) where capital habeas claims are dismissed for successiveness. | 2 | 2024–2024 |
Conservatorship of Drabick
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2 sentences2019Drabick, supra , 200 Cal.App.3d 185 , 245 Cal.Rptr. 840 , declined to adopt a similarly circumscribed construction of Probate Code section 2355 in a conservatorship case, holding that, "by necessary implication, [it] gives the conservator power to withhold or withdraw consent to medical treatment under appropriate circumstances. 2019Drabick, supra, 200 Cal.App.3d 185 , declined to adopt a similarly circumscribed construction of Probate Code section 2355 in a conservatorship case, holding that, "by necessary implication, [it] gives the conservator power to withhold or withdraw consent to medical treatment under appropriate circumstances. | 2 | 2019–2019 |
Alviso v. Sonoma County Sheriff's Department
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2 sentences2019(Alviso v. Sonoma County Sheriff’s Dept. (2010) 186 Cal.App.4th 198, 204 .) On the other hand, an as-applied challenge “contemplates analysis of the facts of a particular case . . . to determine the circumstances in which the statute . . . has been applied and to consider whether in those particular circumstances the application deprived the individual to whom it was applied of a protected right.” (Tobe v. City of Santa Ana (1995) 9 Cal.4th 1069, 1084 .) When reviewing an as-applied constitutional challenge on appeal, we defer to the superior court’s findings on historical facts that are suppo 2019(Alviso v. Sonoma County Sheriff’s Dept. (2010) 186 Cal.App.4th 198, 204 .) On the other hand, an as-applied challenge “contemplates analysis of the facts of a particular case . . . to determine the circumstances in which the statute . . . has been applied and to consider whether in those particular circumstances the application deprived the individual to whom it was applied of a protected right.” (Tobe v. City of Santa Ana (1995) 9 Cal.4th 1069, 1084 .) When reviewing an as-applied constitutional challenge on appeal, we defer to the superior court’s findings on historical facts that are suppo | 2 | 2019–2019 |
C.M. v. M.C.
green
2 sentences2019(C.M. v. M.C. (2017) 7 Cal.App.5th 1188, 1198 ; Board of Administration v. Wilson (1997) 52 Cal.App.4th 1109, 1127-1130 .) D. 2019(C.M. v. M.C. (2017) 7 Cal.App.5th 1188, 1198 ; Board of Administration v. Wilson (1997) 52 Cal.App.4th 1109, 1127-1130 .) D. | 2 | 2019–2019 |
People v. DeJesus
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2 sentences2016“Forfeiture is particularly appropriate where resolution of factual issues is necessary to determine whether the sentence is grossly disproportionate to the offender’s culpability.” (People v. Gonzalez (2014) 225 Cal.App.4th 1296 , 1313.) “Since the determination of the applicability of Dillon in a particular case is fact specific, the issue must be raised in the trial court.” (People v. DeJesus (1995) 38 Cal.App.4th 1, 27 .) Whitehead also contends, however, that the statutory scheme of section 190.2 is unconstitutional because it mandates a LWOP sentence where the penalty sought is not death 2015“Forfeiture is particularly appropriate where resolution of factual issues is necessary to determine whether the sentence is grossly disproportionate to the offender’s culpability.” (People v. Gonzalez (2014) 225 Cal.App.4th 1296 , 1313.) “Since the determination of the applicability of Dillon in a particular case is fact specific, the issue must be raised in the trial court.” (People v. DeJesus (1995) 38 Cal.App.4th 1, 27 .) Whitehead also contends, however, that the statutory scheme of section 190.2 is unconstitutional because it mandates a LWOP sentence where the penalty sought is not death | 2 | 2015–2016 |
Smith v. Cahoon
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1 sentence2025As-applied Challenge to Count 1 In addition to his facial challenge, defendant claims his conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon is unconstitutional as applied to him.8 (See Tobe, supra, 9 Cal.4th at p. 1084 [an as-applied constitutional challenge requires determining whether “a specific application of a facially valid statute 7 Here, we observe that defendant’s reliance on Smith v. Cahoon (1931) 283 U.S. 553 is misplaced. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Fenn v. Sherriff
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1 sentence2025(Fenn, supra, 109 Cal.App.4th at p. 1484 .) 9 efforts to arrange visitation and effectively places a burden on a parent to disprove a presumption that nonparental visitation is in his or her child’s best interests.” (Punsly, supra, 87 Cal.App.4th at p. 1107 .) “When reviewing an as-applied constitutional challenge on appeal, we defer to the trial court’s findings on historical facts that are supported by substantial evidence, and then independently review the constitutionality of the statute under those facts.” (People v. Mitchell (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 1364, 1378 .) “To overcome the presumpti | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Punsly v. Ho
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1 sentence2025(Fenn, supra, 109 Cal.App.4th at p. 1484 .) 9 efforts to arrange visitation and effectively places a burden on a parent to disprove a presumption that nonparental visitation is in his or her child’s best interests.” (Punsly, supra, 87 Cal.App.4th at p. 1107 .) “When reviewing an as-applied constitutional challenge on appeal, we defer to the trial court’s findings on historical facts that are supported by substantial evidence, and then independently review the constitutionality of the statute under those facts.” (People v. Mitchell (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 1364, 1378 .) “To overcome the presumpti | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Cashaw
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1 sentence2025The court concluded “the statutory prohibition of deriving support from the earnings of a known prostitute is related to a proper legislative goal, and hence, is constitutional.” (Grant, supra, 195 Cal.App.4th at p. 114 .) The “Legislature may well have reasoned that (a) a person deriving support from the earnings of a known prostitute would know or would reasonably be expected to know the source of the funds [citation]; and (b) criminal liability could be avoided only if a defendant demonstrated either a lack of knowledge that the person was a prostitute, the funds were not derived from acts | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Turner
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1 sentence2025Remand “We have the power to modify a probation condition to render the condition constitutional.” (Turner, supra, 155 Cal.App.4th at p. 1436 .) However, while the modification to condition No. 29 can be accomplished fairly straightforwardly by adding a scienter requirement that Small not knowingly associate with minors (ibid.), a modification to condition No. 32 is not so readily effected. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. Grant
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2 sentences2025In doing so, Brown again relies on Grant, supra. As discussed above, however, that case involved a facial constitutional overbreadth challenge to section 266h, on the grounds it: (1) deprives a defendant “of his right of association by prohibiting 31. cohabitation with a known prostitute;” and (2) outlaws “ ‘receiving any amount of money, for any reason, from a person they know to be a prostitute, regardless of whether [the defendant] knows the source of the funds’ or has ‘the purpose to perpetuate the prostitution’ ” (Grant, supra, 195 Cal.App.4th at p. 112 .) Thus, the case had nothing to do 2025In doing so, Brown again relies on Grant, supra. As discussed above, however, that case involved a facial constitutional overbreadth challenge to section 266h, on the grounds it: (1) deprives a defendant “of his right of association by prohibiting 31. cohabitation with a known prostitute;” and (2) outlaws “ ‘receiving any amount of money, for any reason, from a person they know to be a prostitute, regardless of whether [the defendant] knows the source of the funds’ or has ‘the purpose to perpetuate the prostitution’ ” (Grant, supra, 195 Cal.App.4th at p. 112 .) Thus, the case had nothing to do | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Rich v. Thatcher
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1 sentence2025(Fenn, supra, 109 Cal.App.4th at p. 1484 .) 9 efforts to arrange visitation and effectively places a burden on a parent to disprove a presumption that nonparental visitation is in his or her child’s best interests.” (Punsly, supra, 87 Cal.App.4th at p. 1107 .) “When reviewing an as-applied constitutional challenge on appeal, we defer to the trial court’s findings on historical facts that are supported by substantial evidence, and then independently review the constitutionality of the statute under those facts.” (People v. Mitchell (2012) 209 Cal.App.4th 1364, 1378 .) “To overcome the presumpti | 1 | 2025–2025 |
United States v. Rahimi
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1 sentence2025(People v. Patton (2019) 41 Cal.App.5th 934 , 946 [“An as-applied constitutional challenge is forfeited unless previously raised”].) Even if preserved, appellant’s position rests on “a ‘constitutional defect [that] may be correctable only by examining factual findings in the record or remanding to the trial court for further findings’ ” which is “not appropriately raised for the first time on appeal.” (Zachary H. v. Teri A. (2023) 96 Cal.App.5th 1136 , 1144, citing In re Sheena K. (2007) 40 Cal.4th 875, 887 .) Specifically, appellant argues the firearm restrictions were unconstitutional in his | 1 | 2025–2025 |
People v. L.O. (In re L.O.)
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1 sentence2023(Sheena K., supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 887 ; People v. Patton (2019) 41 Cal.App.5th 934 , 946 (Patton) [“An as-applied constitutional challenge is forfeited unless previously raised.”].) The forfeiture rule however does not apply “where a party raises a facial challenge to a condition of probation as constitutionally vague or overbroad that can be resolved without reference to the sentencing record in a particular case.” (In re L.O., supra, 27 Cal.App.5th at p. 711 ; Sheena K., at p. 887.) Our Supreme Court has held that this exception “does not apply in every case in which a probation condition | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Ward v. Taggart
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1 sentence2021(See In re Sheena K., supra, 40 Cal.4th at pp. 885, 888-889; Ward v. Taggart (1959) 51 Cal.2d 736, 742 .) First, Gurley does not properly present his facial challenge under a separate heading. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
People v. Bona
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1 sentence2021The due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment does not guarantee to the citizen of a state any particular form or method of procedure.’ ” ’ ” (People v. Bona (2017) 15 Cal.App.5th 511, 520 .) An as-applied challenge “ ‘contemplates analysis of the facts of a particular case . . . to determine the circumstances in which the statute . . . has been applied and to consider whether in those particular circumstances the application deprived the individual to whom it was applied of a protected right.’ [Citation.] When reviewing an as-applied constitutional challenge on appeal, we defer to the su | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Cal. Advocates for Nursing Home Reform v. Smith
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1 sentence2021The due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment does not guarantee to the citizen of a state any particular form or method of procedure.’ ” ’ ” (People v. Bona (2017) 15 Cal.App.5th 511, 520 .) An as-applied challenge “ ‘contemplates analysis of the facts of a particular case . . . to determine the circumstances in which the statute . . . has been applied and to consider whether in those particular circumstances the application deprived the individual to whom it was applied of a protected right.’ [Citation.] When reviewing an as-applied constitutional challenge on appeal, we defer to the su | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| People v. Norman green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| California Redevelopment Ass'n v. Matosantos green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| In re Taylor green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| In Re Monica C. green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.