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automatic reversal rule in California

27 California opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2024 5 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (26)

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People v. Lewisgreen
cal · 2021 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Instead, for state law error, we have, for almost seven decades, quite logically gone on to ask if “it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to the appealing party would have been reached in the absence of the error.” (Watson, supra, 46 Cal.2d at p. 836 ; see, e.g., People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952, 973 [Watson applies to trial court’s failure to appoint counsel in hearing on resentencing petition as required by statute]; People v. Sivongxxay (2017) 3 Cal.5th 151, 187 [Watson applies when the trial court fails to expressly reference the special circumstance allegation in the

2024Instead, for state law error, we have, for almost seven decades, quite logically gone on to ask if “it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to the appealing party would have been reached in the absence of the error.” (Watson, supra, 46 Cal.2d at p. 836 ; see, e.g., People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952 , 973 [Watson applies to trial court’s failure to appoint counsel in hearing on resentencing petition as required by statute]; People v. Sivongxxay (2017) 3 Cal.5th 151, 187 [Watson applies when the trial court fails to expressly reference the special circumstance allegation in th

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People v. Anzalonegreen
cal · 2013 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Instead, for state law error, we have, for almost seven decades, quite logically gone on to ask if “it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to the appealing party would have been reached in the absence of the error.” (Watson, supra, 46 Cal.2d at p. 836 ; see, e.g., People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952, 973 [Watson applies to trial court’s failure to appoint counsel in hearing on resentencing petition as required by statute]; People v. Sivongxxay (2017) 3 Cal.5th 151, 187 [Watson applies when the trial court fails to expressly reference the special circumstance allegation in the

2024Instead, for state law error, we have, for almost seven decades, quite logically gone on to ask if “it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to the appealing party would have been reached in the absence of the error.” (Watson, supra, 46 Cal.2d at p. 836 ; see, e.g., People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952 , 973 [Watson applies to trial court’s failure to appoint counsel in hearing on resentencing petition as required by statute]; People v. Sivongxxay (2017) 3 Cal.5th 151, 187 [Watson applies when the trial court fails to expressly reference the special circumstance allegation in th

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People v. Sivongxxaygreen
cal · 2017 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Instead, for state law error, we have, for almost seven decades, quite logically gone on to ask if “it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to the appealing party would have been reached in the absence of the error.” (Watson, supra, 46 Cal.2d at p. 836 ; see, e.g., People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952, 973 [Watson applies to trial court’s failure to appoint counsel in hearing on resentencing petition as required by statute]; People v. Sivongxxay (2017) 3 Cal.5th 151, 187 [Watson applies when the trial court fails to expressly reference the special circumstance allegation in the

2024Instead, for state law error, we have, for almost seven decades, quite logically gone on to ask if “it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to the appealing party would have been reached in the absence of the error.” (Watson, supra, 46 Cal.2d at p. 836 ; see, e.g., People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952 , 973 [Watson applies to trial court’s failure to appoint counsel in hearing on resentencing petition as required by statute]; People v. Sivongxxay (2017) 3 Cal.5th 151, 187 [Watson applies when the trial court fails to expressly reference the special circumstance allegation in th

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Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. Ashlee R.green
cal · 2016 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022The rationale that ICWA demands certainty appears to rest on three interlocking premises: (1) our Supreme Court held in Isaiah W. that the interest of the tribes in the proper determination of a dependent child’s status as an Indian child is 15 paramount and trumps all other competing policy considerations (see Isaiah W., supra, 1 Cal.5th at p. 12 [“the federal and state [ICWA] statutes were clearly written to protect the integrity and stability of Indian tribes despite the potential for delay in placing the child,” italics added]; see A.C. 2022, supra, 75 Cal.App.5th at pp. 1016, 1019); (2) a

2022The rationale that ICWA demands certainty appears to rest on three interlocking premises: (1) our Supreme Court held in Isaiah W. that the interest of the tribes in the proper determination of a dependent child’s status as an Indian child is 15 paramount and trumps all other competing policy considerations (see Isaiah W., supra, 1 Cal.5th at p. 12 [“the federal and state [ICWA] statutes were clearly written to protect the integrity and stability of Indian tribes despite the potential for delay in placing the child,” italics added]; see A.C. 2022, supra, 75 Cal.App.5th at pp. 1016, 1019); (2) a

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People v. Cantrellgreen
cal · 1973 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1986
2 sentences

1986In such cases the issue should not be deemed to have been removed from the jury’s consideration since it has been resolved in another context, and there can be no prejudice to the defendant . . . .’ We believe that, in an appropriate case, the United States Supreme Court would accept this exception to the automatic reversal standard.” The Garcia court also noted (at p. 556) that a meaningless retrial might be avoided by *406 permitting an exception to the per se reversal rule in those “. . . cases where the parties recognized that intent to kill was in issue, presented all evidence at their co

1986In such cases the issue should not be deemed to have been removed from the jury’s consideration since it has been resolved in another context, and there can be no prejudice to the defendant . . . .’ We believe that, in an appropriate case, the United States Supreme Court would accept this exception to the automatic reversal standard.” The Garcia court also noted (at p. 556) that a meaningless retrial might be avoided by *406 permitting an exception to the per se reversal rule in those “. . . cases where the parties recognized that intent to kill was in issue, presented all evidence at their co

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Rose v. Clarkgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 4 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1995
2 sentences

1995Citing United States v. Hasting (1983) 461 U.S. 499, 509 [ 76 L.Ed.2d 96, 106 , 103 S.Ct. 1974 ], the United States Supreme Court noted in Rose that, “[W]hile there are some errors to which Chapman does not apply, they are the exception and not the rule.” (Rose v. Clark, supra, 478 U.S. at p. 578 [ 92 L.Ed.2d at p. 471 ].) The language from Hasting , a case involving improper prosecutorial comment on a defendant’s failure to testify, which was cited to in Rose , is as follows: “Chapman reflected the concern, later noted by Chief Justice Roger Traynor of the Supreme Court of California, that wh

1995Citing United States v. Hasting (1983) 461 U.S. 499, 509 [ 76 L.Ed.2d 96, 106 , 103 S.Ct. 1974 ], the United States Supreme Court noted in Rose that, “[W]hile there are some errors to which Chapman does not apply, they are the exception and not the rule.” (Rose v. Clark, supra, 478 U.S. at p. 578 [ 92 L.Ed.2d at p. 471 ].) The language from Hasting , a case involving improper prosecutorial comment on a defendant’s failure to testify, which was cited to in Rose , is as follows: “Chapman reflected the concern, later noted by Chief Justice Roger Traynor of the Supreme Court of California, that wh

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People v. Watsongreen
cal · 1956 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2024Instead, for state law error, we have, for almost seven decades, quite logically gone on to ask if “it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to the appealing party would have been reached in the absence of the error.” (Watson, supra, 46 Cal.2d at p. 836 ; see, e.g., People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952, 973 [Watson applies to trial court’s failure to appoint counsel in hearing on resentencing petition as required by statute]; People v. Sivongxxay (2017) 3 Cal.5th 151, 187 [Watson applies when the trial court fails to expressly reference the special circumstance allegation in the

2024Instead, for state law error, we have, for almost seven decades, quite logically gone on to ask if “it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to the appealing party would have been reached in the absence of the error.” (Watson, supra, 46 Cal.2d at p. 836 ; see, e.g., People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952 , 973 [Watson applies to trial court’s failure to appoint counsel in hearing on resentencing petition as required by statute]; People v. Sivongxxay (2017) 3 Cal.5th 151, 187 [Watson applies when the trial court fails to expressly reference the special circumstance allegation in th

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Chapman v. Californiared
scotus · 1967 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1991
2 sentences

1991Nevertheless, “the Chapman [harmless error] test should apply here, for the error is not so serious as to invoke an automatic-reversal rule.” (People v. Lee (1987) 43 Cal.3d 666, 674 [ 238 Cal.Rptr. 406 , 738 P.2d 752 ], citing Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 21 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 705, 708-709 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 24 A.L.R.3d 1065 ].) “[T]he conflicting instructions did not affect the composition of the record nor preclude the admission of relevant evidence bearing on the . . . issue.

1991Nevertheless, “the Chapman [harmless error] test should apply here, for the error is not so serious as to invoke an automatic-reversal rule.” (People v. Lee (1987) 43 Cal.3d 666, 674 [ 238 Cal.Rptr. 406 , 738 P.2d 752 ], citing Chapman v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 18, 21 [ 17 L.Ed.2d 705, 708-709 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 24 A.L.R.3d 1065 ].) “[T]he conflicting instructions did not affect the composition of the record nor preclude the admission of relevant evidence bearing on the . . . issue.

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People v. Thorntongreen
cal · 1974 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1986
2 sentences

1986In such cases the issue should not be deemed to have been removed from the jury’s consideration since it has been resolved in another context, and there can be no prejudice to the defendant . . . .’ We believe that, in an appropriate case, the United States Supreme Court would accept this exception to the automatic reversal standard.” The Garcia court also noted (at p. 556) that a meaningless retrial might be avoided by *406 permitting an exception to the per se reversal rule in those “. . . cases where the parties recognized that intent to kill was in issue, presented all evidence at their co

1986In such cases the issue should not be deemed to have been removed from the jury’s consideration since it has been resolved in another context, and there can be no prejudice to the defendant . . . .’ We believe that, in an appropriate case, the United States Supreme Court would accept this exception to the automatic reversal standard.” The Garcia court also noted (at p. 556) that a meaningless retrial might be avoided by *406 permitting an exception to the per se reversal rule in those “. . . cases where the parties recognized that intent to kill was in issue, presented all evidence at their co

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Washington v. Recuencogreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(Sullivan, at p. 281.) But in subsequent cases, the high court has distanced itself from some of the very broad language and reasoning in Sullivan (see, e.g., Neder v. United States (1999) 527 U.S. 1, 10-15 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 35 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 ]), and has declined to apply an automatic reversal rule in somewhat analogous situations, including a trial court’s failure to instruct the jury on an element of a charged offense (ibid.) and a trial court’s failure to submit a sentencing factor for determination by a jury (Washington v. Recuenco (2006) 548 U.S. 212, 218-222 [ 165 L.Ed.2d 466 , 126 S.Ct. 2

2015(Sullivan, at p. 281.) But in subsequent cases, the high court has distanced itself from some of the very broad language and reasoning in Sullivan (see, e.g., Neder v. United States (1999) 527 U.S. 1, 10-15 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 35 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 ]), and has declined to apply an automatic reversal rule in somewhat analogous situations, including a trial court’s failure to instruct the jury on an element of a charged offense (ibid.) and a trial court’s failure to submit a sentencing factor for determination by a jury (Washington v. Recuenco (2006) 548 U.S. 212, 218-222 [ 165 L.Ed.2d 466 , 126 S.Ct. 2

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Neder v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(Sullivan, at p. 281.) But in subsequent cases, the high court has distanced itself from some of the very broad language and reasoning in Sullivan (see, e.g., Neder v. United States (1999) 527 U.S. 1, 10-15 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 35 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 ]), and has declined to apply an automatic reversal rule in somewhat analogous situations, including a trial court’s failure to instruct the jury on an element of a charged offense (ibid.) and a trial court’s failure to submit a sentencing factor for determination by a jury (Washington v. Recuenco (2006) 548 U.S. 212, 218-222 [ 165 L.Ed.2d 466 , 126 S.Ct. 2

2015(Sullivan, at p. 281.) But in subsequent cases, the high court has distanced itself from some of the very broad language and reasoning in Sullivan (see, e.g., Neder v. United States (1999) 527 U.S. 1, 10-15 [ 144 L.Ed.2d 35 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 ]), and has declined to apply an automatic reversal rule in somewhat analogous situations, including a trial court’s failure to instruct the jury on an element of a charged offense (ibid.) and a trial court’s failure to submit a sentencing factor for determination by a jury (Washington v. Recuenco (2006) 548 U.S. 212, 218-222 [ 165 L.Ed.2d 466 , 126 S.Ct. 2

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People v. Bradfordgreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015(People v. Bradford (1997) 15 Cal.4th 1229, 1331-1333 [ 65 Cal.Rptr.2d 145 , 939 P.2d 259 ].) The majority does not deny that it is applying an automatic or reversible per se rule to a trial court’s failure to obtain an explicit, on-the-record personal waiver of a jury trial by defendant (maj. opn., ante, at p. 1135), but maintains that it is not applying an automatic reversal rule when the trial court’s error is solely in failing to advise a defendant of the right to a jury trial (maj. opn., ante, at p. 1136).

2015(People v. Bradford (1997) 15 Cal.4th 1229, 1331-1333 [ 65 Cal.Rptr.2d 145 , 939 P.2d 259 ].) The majority does not deny that it is applying an automatic or reversible per se rule to a trial court’s failure to obtain an explicit, on-the-record personal waiver of a jury trial by defendant (maj. opn., ante, at p. 1135), but maintains that it is not applying an automatic reversal rule when the trial court’s error is solely in failing to advise a defendant of the right to a jury trial (maj. opn., ante, at p. 1136).

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People v. O'Bryangreen
· 1913 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009In 1911, just two years after the Disperati decision, California's voters amended the state Constitution to preclude reversal in a criminal case for any error that was not prejudicial. ( People v. O'Bryan (1913) 165 Cal. 55, 66 [ 130 P. 1042 ].) The amendment provided: " No judgment shall be set aside, or new trial granted in any criminal case . . . for error as to any matter of pleading or procedure, unless, after an examination of the entire cause including the evidence, the court shall be of the opinion that the error complained of has resulted in a miscarriage of justice. " (Cal. Const., f

2009In 1911, just two years after the Disperati decision, California's voters amended the state Constitution to preclude reversal in a criminal case for any error that was not prejudicial. ( People v. O'Bryan (1913) 165 Cal. 55, 66 [ 130 P. 1042 ].) The amendment provided: " No judgment shall be set aside, or new trial granted in any criminal case . . . for error as to any matter of pleading or procedure, unless, after an examination of the entire cause including the evidence, the court shall be of the opinion that the error complained of has resulted in a miscarriage of justice. " (Cal. Const., f

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Greenberg v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1942 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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People v. Satchellgreen
cal · 1971 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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People v. Garciagreen
cal · 1984 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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People v. Lilliockgreen
calctapp · 1968 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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People v. Hendersongreen
cal · 1977 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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United States v. Mechanikgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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United States v. Hastinggreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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In Re Jacksongreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Cuyler v. Sullivangreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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Illinois v. Allengreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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In Re Marquezgreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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People v. Leegreen
cal · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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Delaware v. Van Arsdallgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
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Also cited on this issue (30)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Rebecca R. green
calctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2022(In re H.B. (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 115 , 122; Rebecca R., supra, 143 Cal.App.4th at p. 1431 .) In this respect, the automatic reversal rule gives rise to the “very evil the Legislature intended to correct”—namely, “lengthy and unnecessary delay in providing permanency for children.” (In re Marilyn H. (1993) 5 Cal.4th 295, 310 .) Second, the rule—in conjunction with the breadth of the duty of initial inquiry under section 224.2—may yield a seemingly endless feedback loop of remand, appeal, and remand. 18 Section 224.2 does not limit the duty of initial inquiry to “extended family members.” Inst

2022(In re H.B. (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 115 , 122; Rebecca R., supra, 143 Cal.App.4th at p. 1431 .) In this respect, the automatic reversal rule gives rise to the “very evil the Legislature intended to correct”—namely, “lengthy and unnecessary delay in providing permanency for children.” (In re Marilyn H. (1993) 5 Cal.4th 295, 310 .) Second, the rule—in conjunction with the breadth of the duty of initial inquiry under section 224.2—may yield a seemingly endless feedback loop of remand, appeal, and remand. 18 Section 224.2 does not limit the duty of initial inquiry to “extended family members.” Inst

32022–2022
People v. Memro green
cal · 1985
2 sentences

2024Instead, for state law error, we have, for almost seven decades, quite logically gone on to ask if “it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to the appealing party would have been reached in the absence of the error.” (Watson, supra, 46 Cal.2d at p. 836 ; see, e.g., People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952, 973 [Watson applies to trial court’s failure to appoint counsel in hearing on resentencing petition as required by statute]; People v. Sivongxxay (2017) 3 Cal.5th 151, 187 [Watson applies when the trial court fails to expressly reference the special circumstance allegation in the

2024Instead, for state law error, we have, for almost seven decades, quite logically gone on to ask if “it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to the appealing party would have been reached in the absence of the error.” (Watson, supra, 46 Cal.2d at p. 836 ; see, e.g., People v. Lewis (2021) 11 Cal.5th 952 , 973 [Watson applies to trial court’s failure to appoint counsel in hearing on resentencing petition as required by statute]; People v. Sivongxxay (2017) 3 Cal.5th 151, 187 [Watson applies when the trial court fails to expressly reference the special circumstance allegation in th

22024–2024
In Re Hb green
calctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2022(In re H.B. (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 115 , 122; Rebecca R., supra, 143 Cal.App.4th at p. 1431 .) In this respect, the automatic reversal rule gives rise to the “very evil the Legislature intended to correct”—namely, “lengthy and unnecessary delay in providing permanency for children.” (In re Marilyn H. (1993) 5 Cal.4th 295, 310 .) Second, the rule—in conjunction with the breadth of the duty of initial inquiry under section 224.2—may yield a seemingly endless feedback loop of remand, appeal, and remand. 18 Section 224.2 does not limit the duty of initial inquiry to “extended family members.” Inst

2022(In re H.B. (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 115 , 122; Rebecca R., supra, 143 Cal.App.4th at p. 1431 .) In this respect, the automatic reversal rule gives rise to the “very evil the Legislature intended to correct”—namely, “lengthy and unnecessary delay in providing permanency for children.” (In re Marilyn H. (1993) 5 Cal.4th 295, 310 .) Second, the rule—in conjunction with the breadth of the duty of initial inquiry under section 224.2—may yield a seemingly endless feedback loop of remand, appeal, and remand. 18 Section 224.2 does not limit the duty of initial inquiry to “extended family members.” Inst

22022–2022
People v. Nieves green
cal · 2021
2 sentences

2022(E.g., People v. Nieves (2021) 11 Cal.5th 404, 451 .) The automatic reversal rule perverts that incentive: If parents know that they are guaranteed an automatic remand based on an agency’s failure to engage in a full inquiry as required by ICWA, they have every incentive not to object when they observe deficiencies in the agency’s inquiry.

2022(E.g., People v. Nieves (2021) 11 Cal.5th 404, 451 .) The automatic reversal rule perverts that incentive: If parents know that they are guaranteed an automatic remand based on an agency’s failure to engage in a full inquiry as required by ICWA, they have every incentive not to object when they observe deficiencies in the agency’s inquiry.

22022–2022
In Re Marilyn H green
cal · 1993
2 sentences

2022(In re H.B. (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 115 , 122; Rebecca R., supra, 143 Cal.App.4th at p. 1431 .) In this respect, the automatic reversal rule gives rise to the “very evil the Legislature intended to correct”—namely, “lengthy and unnecessary delay in providing permanency for children.” (In re Marilyn H. (1993) 5 Cal.4th 295, 310 .) Second, the rule—in conjunction with the breadth of the duty of initial inquiry under section 224.2—may yield a seemingly endless feedback loop of remand, appeal, and remand. 18 Section 224.2 does not limit the duty of initial inquiry to “extended family members.” Inst

2022(In re H.B. (2008) 161 Cal.App.4th 115 , 122; Rebecca R., supra, 143 Cal.App.4th at p. 1431 .) In this respect, the automatic reversal rule gives rise to the “very evil the Legislature intended to correct”—namely, “lengthy and unnecessary delay in providing permanency for children.” (In re Marilyn H. (1993) 5 Cal.4th 295, 310 .) Second, the rule—in conjunction with the breadth of the duty of initial inquiry under section 224.2—may yield a seemingly endless feedback loop of remand, appeal, and remand. 18 Section 224.2 does not limit the duty of initial inquiry to “extended family members.” Inst

22022–2022
Holloway v. Arkansas green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

1993Therefore, contrary to defendant’s assertions, the automatic reversal rule enunciated in Holloway v. Arkansas, supra, 435 U.S. 475 (Holloway), is inapplicable to this case.

1993Therefore, contrary to defendant's assertions, the automatic reversal rule enunciated in Holloway v. Arkansas, supra, 435 U.S. 475 ( Holloway ), is inapplicable to this case. ( People v. Easley, supra, 46 Cal.3d at pp. 724; Cuyler v. Sullivan (1980) 446 U.S. 335, 348 [ 64 L.Ed.2d 333, 346-347 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 ].) Further, defendant's assertions of an actual conflict with Massini during her campaign are unpersuasive.

21993–2013
In Re CG green
calctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2008Because of the "strict time lines" that govern dependency proceedings, the Court of Appeal stated, the juvenile court was not required to "wait for an indefinite period of time for [the mother] to sufficiently regain her mental faculties to be able to appreciate notice of the jurisdictional and dispositional hearing or the hearing to appoint a guardian ad litem." ( Id. at p. 914, 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 646 .) Then came In re C.G. (2005) 129 Cal. App.4th 27 , 27 Cal.Rptr.3d 872 , another decision from Division Four of the Second Appellate District, and the first to apply an automatic reversal standard.

2008Because of the "strict time lines" that govern dependency proceedings, the Court of Appeal stated, the juvenile court was not required to "wait for an indefinite period of time for [the mother] to sufficiently regain her mental faculties to be able to appreciate notice of the jurisdictional and dispositional hearing or the hearing to appoint a guardian ad litem." ( Id. at p. 914, 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 646 .) Then came In re C.G. (2005) 129 Cal. App.4th 27 , 27 Cal.Rptr.3d 872 , another decision from Division Four of the Second Appellate District, and the first to apply an automatic reversal standard.

22008–2008
In Re JN green
calctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2022(Antonio R., supra, 76 Cal.App.5th at p. 432; In re J.N. (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 450, 461 .) Under the automatic reversal rule, reversal is required “no matter how ‘slim’ the odds are that further inquiry on remand might lead to a different ICWA finding by the juvenile court.

12022–2022
People v. Burgener green
cal · 2009
1 sentence

2020(See id. at 244-245 .) Appellant urges us to apply the automatic-reversal standard, while the People urge us to apply either or both of the harmless-error standards.

12020–2020
People v. Hosner green
cal · 1975
2 sentences

2017The denial of a transcript, we reasoned, "infects" the entire second trial, and an appellate court could only "hypothesize" what effect the transcript of a previous trial would have on the defendant's retrial. ( Hosner , 15 Cal.3d at p. 70 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 381 , 538 P.2d 1141 .) Moreover, an automatic reversal rule was required to ensure that the prosecution had an incentive to challenge-before trial-the defendant's right to a transcript. ( Ibid . ) And the defendant's right would be undermined by allowing the prosecution to wait until an appeal to litigate the need for a transcript "disguised

2017The denial of a transcript, we reasoned, "infects" the entire second trial, and an appellate court could only "hypothesize" what effect the transcript of a previous trial would have on the defendant's retrial. ( Hosner , 15 Cal.3d at p. 70 , 123 Cal.Rptr. 381 , 538 P.2d 1141 .) Moreover, an automatic reversal rule was required to ensure that the prosecution had an incentive to challenge-before trial-the defendant's right to a transcript. ( Ibid . ) And the defendant's right would be undermined by allowing the prosecution to wait until an appeal to litigate the need for a transcript "disguised

12017–2017
People v. Mroczko green
cal · 1983
1 sentence

2013Id., at 488, 98 S.Ct. 1173 ('[W]henever a trial court improperly requires joint representation over timely objection reversal is automatic')." (Mickens, supra, 535 U.S. at p. 168 , italics added.) Mickens defined an "actual conflict of interest" for purposes of the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel as a conflict of interest that adversely affects defense counsel's performance, not "a mere theoretical division of loyalties." (Id. at p. 171, see id. at p. 172, fn. 5.) It rejected the "[p]etitioner's proposed rule of automatic reversal when there existed a conflict that did not affect counsel's

12013–2013
Mickens v. Taylor green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2013Id., at 488, 98 S.Ct. 1173 ('[W]henever a trial court improperly requires joint representation over timely objection reversal is automatic')." (Mickens, supra, 535 U.S. at p. 168 , italics added.) Mickens defined an "actual conflict of interest" for purposes of the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel as a conflict of interest that adversely affects defense counsel's performance, not "a mere theoretical division of loyalties." (Id. at p. 171, see id. at p. 172, fn. 5.) It rejected the "[p]etitioner's proposed rule of automatic reversal when there existed a conflict that did not affect counsel's

12013–2013
People v. Doolin green
cal · 2009
2 sentences

2013Id., at 488, 98 S.Ct. 1173 ('[W]henever a trial court improperly requires joint representation over timely objection reversal is automatic')." (Mickens, supra, 535 U.S. at p. 168 , italics added.) Mickens defined an "actual conflict of interest" for purposes of the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel as a conflict of interest that adversely affects defense counsel's performance, not "a mere theoretical division of loyalties." (Id. at p. 171, see id. at p. 172, fn. 5.) It rejected the "[p]etitioner's proposed rule of automatic reversal when there existed a conflict that did not affect counsel's

2013Id., at 488, 98 S.Ct. 1173 ('[W]henever a trial court improperly requires joint representation over timely objection reversal is automatic')." (Mickens, supra, 535 U.S. at p. 168 , italics added.) Mickens defined an "actual conflict of interest" for purposes of the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel as a conflict of interest that adversely affects defense counsel's performance, not "a mere theoretical division of loyalties." (Id. at p. 171, see id. at p. 172, fn. 5.) It rejected the "[p]etitioner's proposed rule of automatic reversal when there existed a conflict that did not affect counsel's

12013–2013
Ross v. Oklahoma green
scotus · 1988
1 sentence

2012(Id. at pp. 87-88.) Given the high court’s conclusion that the Gray majority’s “ ‘ “composition ... as a whole” ’ ” language “is too sweeping to be applied literally” (Ross, supra, 487 U.S. at p. 87 ), and its limitation of the Gray holding to an improper exclusion under Witherspoon-Witt, it appears the Gray court’s automatic reversal rule lacks any agreed-upon rationale for its application.

12012–2012
People v. Disperati green
· 1909
2 sentences

2009(Maj. opn., ante, at pp. 149-150.) Whatever legal justifications may have existed for this automatic reversal rule at the time of the Court of Appeal's decision in People v. Disperati, supra, 11 Cal.App. 469 , those grounds no longer make sense.

2009(Maj. opn., ante, at pp. 149-150.) Whatever legal justifications may have existed for this automatic reversal rule at the time of the Court of Appeal’s decision in People v. Disperati, supra, 11 Cal.App. 469 , those grounds no longer make sense.

12009–2009
Arizona v. Fulminante green
scotus · 1991
12008–2008
In Re Daniel S. green
calctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2008Because of the "strict time lines" that govern dependency proceedings, the Court of Appeal stated, the juvenile court was not required to "wait for an indefinite period of time for [the mother] to sufficiently regain her mental faculties to be able to appreciate notice of the jurisdictional and dispositional hearing or the hearing to appoint a guardian ad litem." ( Id. at p. 914, 9 Cal.Rptr.3d 646 .) Then came In re C.G. (2005) 129 Cal. App.4th 27 , 27 Cal.Rptr.3d 872 , another decision from Division Four of the Second Appellate District, and the first to apply an automatic reversal standard.

12008–2008
In Re Enrique G. green
calctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2008In that dependency case, the Court of Appeal concluded that the juvenile court had erred in appointing a guardian ad litem for the mother without explaining to her the purpose *367 and consequences of the appointment, and without adequate inquiry into her mental competence. ( Id. at pp. 32-33, 27 Cal.Rptr.3d 872 .) The court concluded that "in the circumstances of this case" the error was structural "as explained in Arizona v. Fulminante [(1991) 499 U.S. 279 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 ]," requiring automatic reversal of the order placing the dependent child under legal guardianship, because the erroneou

2008In that dependency case, the Court of Appeal concluded that the juvenile court had erred in appointing a guardian ad litem for the mother without explaining to her the purpose *367 and consequences of the appointment, and without adequate inquiry into her mental competence. ( Id. at pp. 32-33, 27 Cal.Rptr.3d 872 .) The court concluded that "in the circumstances of this case" the error was structural "as explained in Arizona v. Fulminante [(1991) 499 U.S. 279 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 ]," requiring automatic reversal of the order placing the dependent child under legal guardianship, because the erroneou

12008–2008
People v. Elliot green
cal · 1960
12005–2005
People v. Pompa-Ortiz green
cal · 1980
12005–2005
People v. Valenzuela green
calctapp · 1985
11998–1998
People v. McNiece green
calctapp · 1986
11998–1998
People v. Hamilton green
calctapp · 1978
11998–1998
People v. Sheffield green
calctapp · 1985
11998–1998
People v. Birreuta green
calctapp · 1984
11998–1998
People v. Reynolds green
calctapp · 1988
11998–1998
People v. Flood green
cal · 1998
11998–1998
People v. Hernandez green
cal · 1988
11991–1991
Jackson v. Denno green
scotus · 1964
11990–1990
Connecticut v. Johnson green
scotus · 1983
11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (6) USC § 25u.s.c.1903 (5) USC § 25u.s.c.1912 (5) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 1367 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 190.2 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 211 (3) CFR § 25c.f.r.23.107 (3) USC § 25u.s.c.1901 (3) USC § 25u.s.c.1902 (3)

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CA 27 (1984–2024) MI 24 (1977–2023) CO 23 (2010–2026) IL 15 (1992–2019) TX 10 (1986–2017) KS 8 (2008–2021) AZ 7 (2001–2008) IA 7 (2002–2025) WA 7 (2001–2011) CT 6 (1987–2025) IN 6 (1975–2020) PA 6 (1967–2009) NY 5 (1983–2014) MD 5 (2004–2022) WI 4 (1983–2001) NJ 4 (1988–2005) MO 3 (1984–2014) GA 3 (2003–2024) TN 3 (2003–2025) ID 2 (1981–2009) UT 2 (1994–1994) OH 2 (1987–2009) LA 2 (2010–2012) WY 2 (2004–2019) MN 2 (2002–2011)

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