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agreed defense in California

18 California opinions name it 3 courts 1958–2024 5 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.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Glassdoor, Inc. v. Superior Court of Santa Clara Countygreen
calctapp · 2017 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Notice The first Dendrite requirement is that the plaintiff attempt to notify the anonymous Internet poster that he or she is the subject of a subpoena or application for a disclosure order, giving a reasonable time for the poster to file opposition. ( Dendrite , supra , 775 A.2d at p. 760 .) Two California appellate panels recently have adopted a notice requirement, citing Krinsky . ( Glassdoor, Inc. v. Superior Court (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 623 , 634, 215 Cal.Rptr.3d 395 ( Glassdoor ); Doe 2 , supra , 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 1311 , 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 60 .) Although the anonymous Internet speaker whose

2017Notice The first Dendrite requirement is that the plaintiff attempt to notify the anonymous Internet poster that he or she is the subject of a subpoena or application for a disclosure order, giving a reasonable time for the poster to file opposition. ( Dendrite , supra , 775 A.2d at p. 760 .) Two California appellate panels recently have adopted a notice requirement, citing Krinsky . ( Glassdoor, Inc. v. Superior Court (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 623 , 634, 215 Cal.Rptr.3d 395 ( Glassdoor ); Doe 2 , supra , 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 1311 , 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 60 .) Although the anonymous Internet speaker whose

12
People v. Harrisgreen
cal · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021The situation here is analogous to that in People v. Harris (2008) 43 Cal.4th 1269, 1317 (Harris)).

11
People v. Hubergreen
calctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015(See People v. Weaver (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 1301, 1321 , disapproved on another ground in People v. Cook (2015) 60 Cal.4th 922, 939 [“ ‘ “[p]articular vulnerability” is determined in light of “total milieu in which the commission of the crime occurred” ’ ”]; see also People v. Huber (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 601, 629 [“ ‘Vulnerability means defenseless, unguarded, unprotected, accessible, assailable, one who is susceptible to the defendant’s criminal act’ ”].) 7 The trial court agreed with defense counsel that it could not also use appellant’s poor performance on probation as a circumstance in ag

11
People v. Cookgreen
cal · 2015 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015(See People v. Weaver (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 1301, 1321 , disapproved on another ground in People v. Cook (2015) 60 Cal.4th 922, 939 [“ ‘ “[p]articular vulnerability” is determined in light of “total milieu in which the commission of the crime occurred” ’ ”]; see also People v. Huber (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 601, 629 [“ ‘Vulnerability means defenseless, unguarded, unprotected, accessible, assailable, one who is susceptible to the defendant’s criminal act’ ”].) 7 The trial court agreed with defense counsel that it could not also use appellant’s poor performance on probation as a circumstance in ag

11
People v. Sotogreen
cal · 2011 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013In response, the prosecution argued this evidence showed Doe 1’s “knowledge of the defendant inflicting injury upon her,” which “could demonstrate a level of duress or threat of impending injury if she doesn’t submit to the molestation in the bathtub.” Defense counsel countered: “I don’t think it would be relevant to prove up the duress element, but I think the duress element can be proven simply by the witness’s testimony that she said ‘no’ several times at the event.” The trial court agreed with defense counsel and redacted from the interview the evidence of child abuse by spanking with a be

11
People v. Sedenogreen
cal · 1974 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998(See People v. Barton (1995) 12 Cal.4th 186 , 194-195 & fn. 4 [ 47 Cal.Rptr.2d 569 , 906 P.2d 531 ] [lesser included offense instructions are required when there is a question whether the elements of the greater offense are present and there is substantial evidence that the offense was less than that charged]; see also People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668 , 684-685 & fn. 12 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84 , 603 P.2d 1 ]; People v. Sedeño (1974) 10 Cal.3d 703, 715 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 518 P.2d 913 ].) As a result, the defense requested and received instructions explaining that the killing was excusable and

1998(See People v. Barton (1995) 12 Cal.4th 186 , 194-195 & fn. 4 [ 47 Cal.Rptr.2d 569 , 906 P.2d 531 ] [lesser included offense instructions are required when there is a question whether the elements of the greater offense are present and there is substantial evidence that the offense was less than that charged]; see also People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668 , 684-685 & fn. 12 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84 , 603 P.2d 1 ]; People v. Sedeño (1974) 10 Cal.3d 703, 715 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 518 P.2d 913 ].) As a result, the defense requested and received instructions explaining that the killing was excusable and

11
People v. Flannelred
cal · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998(See People v. Barton (1995) 12 Cal.4th 186 , 194-195 & fn. 4 [ 47 Cal.Rptr.2d 569 , 906 P.2d 531 ] [lesser included offense instructions are required when there is a question whether the elements of the greater offense are present and there is substantial evidence that the offense was less than that charged]; see also People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668 , 684-685 & fn. 12 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84 , 603 P.2d 1 ]; People v. Sedeño (1974) 10 Cal.3d 703, 715 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 518 P.2d 913 ].) As a result, the defense requested and received instructions explaining that the killing was excusable and

1998(See People v. Barton (1995) 12 Cal.4th 186 , 194-195 & fn. 4 [ 47 Cal.Rptr.2d 569 , 906 P.2d 531 ] [lesser included offense instructions are required when there is a question whether the elements of the greater offense are present and there is substantial evidence that the offense was less than that charged]; see also People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668 , 684-685 & fn. 12 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84 , 603 P.2d 1 ]; People v. Sedeño (1974) 10 Cal.3d 703, 715 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 518 P.2d 913 ].) As a result, the defense requested and received instructions explaining that the killing was excusable and

11
People v. Jose A.green
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993(In re Jose A. (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 697, 702 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 44 ].) Over defendant’s objection, the court instead sustained the petition on the basis defendant had committed an assault with a deadly weapon (§ 245, subd. (a)(1)) which the court concluded was a lesser and necessarily included offense of discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle (§ 246).

1993(In re Jose A. (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 697, 702 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 44 ].) Over defendant’s objection, the court instead sustained the petition on the basis defendant had committed an assault with a deadly weapon (§ 245, subd. (a)(1)) which the court concluded was a lesser and necessarily included offense of discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle (§ 246).

11
Thornhill v. Alabamagreen
scotus · 1940 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988In emphasizing that “[i]t is speech *406 on ‘ “matters of public concern” ’ that is ‘at the heart of the First Amendment’s protection.’ ” (Id., at pp. 758-759 [ 86 L.Ed.2d at p. 602 ], quoting First National Bank of Boston v. Bellotti (1978) 435 U.S. 765, 776 [ 55 L.Ed.2d 707, 717 , 98 S.Ct. 1407 ], citing Thornhill v. Alabama (1940) 310 U.S. 88, 101 [ 84 L.Ed. 1093, 1101-1102 , 60 S.Ct. 736 ]), the Dun & Bradstreet court quoted at length from the opinion two years earlier in Connick v. Myers (1983) 461 U.S. 138 [ 75 L.Ed.2d 708 , 103 S.Ct. 1684 ]: “The First Amendment ‘was fashioned to assure

1988In emphasizing that “[i]t is speech *406 on ‘ “matters of public concern” ’ that is ‘at the heart of the First Amendment’s protection.’ ” (Id., at pp. 758-759 [ 86 L.Ed.2d at p. 602 ], quoting First National Bank of Boston v. Bellotti (1978) 435 U.S. 765, 776 [ 55 L.Ed.2d 707, 717 , 98 S.Ct. 1407 ], citing Thornhill v. Alabama (1940) 310 U.S. 88, 101 [ 84 L.Ed. 1093, 1101-1102 , 60 S.Ct. 736 ]), the Dun & Bradstreet court quoted at length from the opinion two years earlier in Connick v. Myers (1983) 461 U.S. 138 [ 75 L.Ed.2d 708 , 103 S.Ct. 1684 ]: “The First Amendment ‘was fashioned to assure

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First Nat. Bank of Boston v. Bellottigreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988In emphasizing that “[i]t is speech *406 on ‘ “matters of public concern” ’ that is ‘at the heart of the First Amendment’s protection.’ ” (Id., at pp. 758-759 [ 86 L.Ed.2d at p. 602 ], quoting First National Bank of Boston v. Bellotti (1978) 435 U.S. 765, 776 [ 55 L.Ed.2d 707, 717 , 98 S.Ct. 1407 ], citing Thornhill v. Alabama (1940) 310 U.S. 88, 101 [ 84 L.Ed. 1093, 1101-1102 , 60 S.Ct. 736 ]), the Dun & Bradstreet court quoted at length from the opinion two years earlier in Connick v. Myers (1983) 461 U.S. 138 [ 75 L.Ed.2d 708 , 103 S.Ct. 1684 ]: “The First Amendment ‘was fashioned to assure

1988In emphasizing that “[i]t is speech *406 on ‘ “matters of public concern” ’ that is ‘at the heart of the First Amendment’s protection.’ ” (Id., at pp. 758-759 [ 86 L.Ed.2d at p. 602 ], quoting First National Bank of Boston v. Bellotti (1978) 435 U.S. 765, 776 [ 55 L.Ed.2d 707, 717 , 98 S.Ct. 1407 ], citing Thornhill v. Alabama (1940) 310 U.S. 88, 101 [ 84 L.Ed. 1093, 1101-1102 , 60 S.Ct. 736 ]), the Dun & Bradstreet court quoted at length from the opinion two years earlier in Connick v. Myers (1983) 461 U.S. 138 [ 75 L.Ed.2d 708 , 103 S.Ct. 1684 ]: “The First Amendment ‘was fashioned to assure

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Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. v. Greenmoss Builders, Inc.green
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Cook green
cal · 2006
2 sentences

2024(People v. Cook (2006) 39 Cal.4th 566, 598 .) “Defendant offers no reason to believe the jury failed to follow this instruction.” (Monterroso, supra, 34 Cal.4th at p. 784 .) Finally, even if the juror understood the comment to be an endorsement of the prosecutor’s argument, that would simply mean the court agreed that the defense had access to an expert witness.

2024(People v. Cook (2006) 39 Cal.4th 566, 598 .) “Defendant offers no reason to believe the jury failed to follow this instruction.” (Monterroso, supra, 34 Cal.4th at p. 784 .) Finally, even if the juror understood the comment to be an endorsement of the prosecutor’s argument, that would simply mean the court agreed that the defense had access to an expert witness.

22024–2024
People v. Monterroso green
cal · 2004
2 sentences

2024(People v. Cook (2006) 39 Cal.4th 566, 598 .) “Defendant offers no reason to believe the jury failed to follow this instruction.” (Monterroso, supra, 34 Cal.4th at p. 784 .) Finally, even if the juror understood the comment to be an endorsement of the prosecutor’s argument, that would simply mean the court agreed that the defense had access to an expert witness.

2024(People v. Cook (2006) 39 Cal.4th 566, 598 .) “Defendant offers no reason to believe the jury failed to follow this instruction.” (Monterroso, supra, 34 Cal.4th at p. 784 .) Finally, even if the juror understood the comment to be an endorsement of the prosecutor’s argument, that would simply mean the court agreed that the defense had access to an expert witness.

22024–2024
Krinsky v. Doe 6 green
calctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2017Notice The first Dendrite requirement is that the plaintiff attempt to notify the anonymous Internet poster that he or she is the subject of a subpoena or application for a disclosure order, giving a reasonable time for the poster to file opposition. ( Dendrite , supra , 775 A.2d at p. 760 .) Two California appellate panels recently have adopted a notice requirement, citing Krinsky . ( Glassdoor, Inc. v. Superior Court (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 623 , 634, 215 Cal.Rptr.3d 395 ( Glassdoor ); Doe 2 , supra , 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 1311 , 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 60 .) Although the anonymous Internet speaker whose

2017Notice The first Dendrite requirement is that the plaintiff attempt to notify the anonymous Internet poster that he or she is the subject of a subpoena or application for a disclosure order, giving a reasonable time for the poster to file opposition. ( Dendrite , supra , 775 A.2d at p. 760 .) Two California appellate panels recently have adopted a notice requirement, citing Krinsky . ( Glassdoor, Inc. v. Superior Court (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 623 , 634, 215 Cal.Rptr.3d 395 ( Glassdoor ); Doe 2 , supra , 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 1311 , 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 60 .) Although the anonymous Internet speaker whose

22017–2017
Doe 2 v. Superior Court (Avongard Products) green
calctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2017Notice The first Dendrite requirement is that the plaintiff attempt to notify the anonymous Internet poster that he or she is the subject of a subpoena or application for a disclosure order, giving a reasonable time for the poster to file opposition. ( Dendrite , supra , 775 A.2d at p. 760 .) Two California appellate panels recently have adopted a notice requirement, citing Krinsky . ( Glassdoor, Inc. v. Superior Court (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 623 , 634, 215 Cal.Rptr.3d 395 ( Glassdoor ); Doe 2 , supra , 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 1311 , 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 60 .) Although the anonymous Internet speaker whose

2017Notice The first Dendrite requirement is that the plaintiff attempt to notify the anonymous Internet poster that he or she is the subject of a subpoena or application for a disclosure order, giving a reasonable time for the poster to file opposition. ( Dendrite , supra , 775 A.2d at p. 760 .) Two California appellate panels recently have adopted a notice requirement, citing Krinsky . ( Glassdoor, Inc. v. Superior Court (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 623 , 634, 215 Cal.Rptr.3d 395 ( Glassdoor ); Doe 2 , supra , 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 1311 , 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 60 .) Although the anonymous Internet speaker whose

22017–2017
People v. Gonzalez green
cal · 2012
1 sentence

2022(Mancilla, at p. 867.) Mancilla stated that “a murder conviction under the provocative act doctrine requires proof the defendant ‘personally harbored the mental state of malice.’ [Citation.]” (Ibid., quoting Gonzalez, supra, 54 Cal.4th at p. 655 .) Accordingly, it rejected the appellant’s contention that provocative act murder is a subset of the natural and probable consequences doctrine for purposes of Sen.

12022–2022
People v. Superior Court of L. A. Cnty. green
calctapp5d · 2018
1 sentence

2022(Vasquez, supra, 27 Cal.App.5th at p. 41 .) Vasquez noted the general rule is that delays caused by defense counsel and not caused by a systemic breakdown are properly attributed to the defendant.

12022–2022
People v. Watson green
cal · 1981
2 sentences

2020Defense counsel explained that, when discussing the instructions to be used, while the court did not alter or amend the instructions for implied malice, the court agreed that defense counsel could use the legal terminology from Watson, supra, 30 Cal.3d 290 to describe the legal standard for implied malice.

2020Defense counsel explained that, when discussing the instructions to be used, while the court did not alter or amend the instructions for implied malice, the court agreed that defense counsel could use the legal terminology from Watson, supra, 30 Cal.3d 290 to describe the legal standard for implied malice.

12020–2020
Thomas M Cooley Law School v. Doe 1 green
michctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2017(See Hadley v. Doe (Ill. 2015) 34 N.E.3d 549, 552 ; Cooley Law School v. Doe 1 (Mich.App. 2013) 833 N.W.2d 331, 336 ; Matter of Cohen v. Google, Inc. (2009) 887 N.Y.S.2d 424 , 425.) 10 The Krinsky court also ―recognize[d], however, that an Internet Web site, chat room, or message board may no longer exist or be active by the time the plaintiff brings suit; consequently, it would be unrealistic and unprofitable to insist, as did the Cahill court, that a plaintiff ‗post a message notifying the anonymous defendant of the plaintiff‘s discovery request on the same message board where the allegedly

12017–2017
Dendrite Intern., Inc. v. Doe No. 3 green
njsuperctappdiv · 2001
1 sentence

2017Notice The first Dendrite requirement is that the plaintiff attempt to notify the anonymous Internet poster that he or she is the subject of a subpoena or application for a disclosure order, giving a reasonable time for the poster to file opposition. ( Dendrite , supra , 775 A.2d at p. 760 .) Two California appellate panels recently have adopted a notice requirement, citing Krinsky . ( Glassdoor, Inc. v. Superior Court (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 623 , 634, 215 Cal.Rptr.3d 395 ( Glassdoor ); Doe 2 , supra , 1 Cal.App.5th at p. 1311 , 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 60 .) Although the anonymous Internet speaker whose

12017–2017
Hadley v. Subscriber Doe green
ill · 2015
1 sentence

2017(See Hadley v. Doe (Ill. 2015) 34 N.E.3d 549, 552 ; Cooley Law School v. Doe 1 (Mich.App. 2013) 833 N.W.2d 331, 336 ; Matter of Cohen v. Google, Inc. (2009) 887 N.Y.S.2d 424 , 425.) 10 The Krinsky court also ―recognize[d], however, that an Internet Web site, chat room, or message board may no longer exist or be active by the time the plaintiff brings suit; consequently, it would be unrealistic and unprofitable to insist, as did the Cahill court, that a plaintiff ‗post a message notifying the anonymous defendant of the plaintiff‘s discovery request on the same message board where the allegedly

12017–2017
People v. Weaver green
calctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2015(See People v. Weaver (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 1301, 1321 , disapproved on another ground in People v. Cook (2015) 60 Cal.4th 922, 939 [“ ‘ “[p]articular vulnerability” is determined in light of “total milieu in which the commission of the crime occurred” ’ ”]; see also People v. Huber (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d 601, 629 [“ ‘Vulnerability means defenseless, unguarded, unprotected, accessible, assailable, one who is susceptible to the defendant’s criminal act’ ”].) 7 The trial court agreed with defense counsel that it could not also use appellant’s poor performance on probation as a circumstance in ag

12015–2015
People v. Barton green
cal · 1995
2 sentences

1998(See People v. Barton (1995) 12 Cal.4th 186 , 194-195 & fn. 4 [ 47 Cal.Rptr.2d 569 , 906 P.2d 531 ] [lesser included offense instructions are required when there is a question whether the elements of the greater offense are present and there is substantial evidence that the offense was less than that charged]; see also People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668 , 684-685 & fn. 12 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84 , 603 P.2d 1 ]; People v. Sedeño (1974) 10 Cal.3d 703, 715 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 518 P.2d 913 ].) As a result, the defense requested and received instructions explaining that the killing was excusable and

1998(See People v. Barton (1995) 12 Cal.4th 186 , 194-195 & fn. 4 [ 47 Cal.Rptr.2d 569 , 906 P.2d 531 ] [lesser included offense instructions are required when there is a question whether the elements of the greater offense are present and there is substantial evidence that the offense was less than that charged]; see also People v. Flannel (1979) 25 Cal.3d 668 , 684-685 & fn. 12 [ 160 Cal.Rptr. 84 , 603 P.2d 1 ]; People v. Sedeño (1974) 10 Cal.3d 703, 715 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 518 P.2d 913 ].) As a result, the defense requested and received instructions explaining that the killing was excusable and

11998–1998
Munkdale v. Giannini green
calctapp · 1995
2 sentences

1998Thus, most of the normal incidents of ownership are held by the partnership as a group rather than the individual partners.” (Italics added.) In the more recent decision in Munkdale v. Giannini (1995) 35 Cal.App.4th 1104, 1111 , footnote 6 [ 41 Cal.Rptr.2d 805 ], the court agreed with this analysis: “In all material respects, California Corporations Code section 15025 is identical to section 25 of the Uniform Partnership Act, a provision which has been described as follows: ‘Although stating that each partner is a co-owner of the partnership property, [§ 25 of the Uniform Partnership] Act syst

1998Thus, most of the normal incidents of ownership are held by the partnership as a group rather than the individual partners.” (Italics added.) In the more recent decision in Munkdale v. Giannini (1995) 35 Cal.App.4th 1104, 1111 , footnote 6 [ 41 Cal.Rptr.2d 805 ], the court agreed with this analysis: “In all material respects, California Corporations Code section 15025 is identical to section 25 of the Uniform Partnership Act, a provision which has been described as follows: ‘Although stating that each partner is a co-owner of the partnership property, [§ 25 of the Uniform Partnership] Act syst

11998–1998
Seibert Security Services, Inc. v. SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN BERNARDINO CTY. green
calctapp · 1993
2 sentences

1994While the conduct of Seibert employees may have been `independent of and unrelated to' the conduct which originally brought plaintiff to the hospital, it is factually undisputed that it was the immediate cause of [plaintiff's] presence in or near the holding cell in which" the mental patient was fighting with the security officer. ( Id. at p. 411, italics in the original.) The court in Seibert Security Services, Inc., pointed out the case before it involved more than "the fortuitous presence" of a police officer. ( Seibert Security Services, Inc. v. Superior Court, supra, 18 Cal. App.4th at p.

1994While the conduct of Seibert employees may have been `independent of and unrelated to' the conduct which originally brought plaintiff to the hospital, it is factually undisputed that it was the immediate cause of [plaintiff's] presence in or near the holding cell in which" the mental patient was fighting with the security officer. ( Id. at p. 411, italics in the original.) The court in Seibert Security Services, Inc., pointed out the case before it involved more than "the fortuitous presence" of a police officer. ( Seibert Security Services, Inc. v. Superior Court, supra, 18 Cal. App.4th at p.

11994–1994
People v. Czahara green
calctapp · 1988
2 sentences

1991That is, because the defendant could be directly prosecuted for killing the intended victim and separately charged for killing the unintended victim in accordance with his or her level of culpability, the rule is unnecessary. ( 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 ; contra, People v. Carlson (1974) 37 Cal.App.3d 349 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 321 ].) “There is no danger that a premeditated killing will go unpunished or be treated as a manslaughter because the murder of the intended victim will presumably be the subject of prosecution.” (People v. Birreuta, supra, 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 .) In People v. Czahara (198

1991That is, because the defendant could be directly prosecuted for killing the intended victim and separately charged for killing the unintended victim in accordance with his or her level of culpability, the rule is unnecessary. ( 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 ; contra, People v. Carlson (1974) 37 Cal.App.3d 349 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 321 ].) “There is no danger that a premeditated killing will go unpunished or be treated as a manslaughter because the murder of the intended victim will presumably be the subject of prosecution.” (People v. Birreuta, supra, 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 .) In People v. Czahara (198

11991–1991
People v. Birreuta green
calctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1991That is, because the defendant could be directly prosecuted for killing the intended victim and separately charged for killing the unintended victim in accordance with his or her level of culpability, the rule is unnecessary. ( 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 ; contra, People v. Carlson (1974) 37 Cal.App.3d 349 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 321 ].) “There is no danger that a premeditated killing will go unpunished or be treated as a manslaughter because the murder of the intended victim will presumably be the subject of prosecution.” (People v. Birreuta, supra, 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 .) In People v. Czahara (198

1991That is, because the defendant could be directly prosecuted for killing the intended victim and separately charged for killing the unintended victim in accordance with his or her level of culpability, the rule is unnecessary. ( 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 ; contra, People v. Carlson (1974) 37 Cal.App.3d 349 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 321 ].) “There is no danger that a premeditated killing will go unpunished or be treated as a manslaughter because the murder of the intended victim will presumably be the subject of prosecution.” (People v. Birreuta, supra, 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 .) In People v. Czahara (198

11991–1991
People v. Carlson green
calctapp · 1974
2 sentences

1991That is, because the defendant could be directly prosecuted for killing the intended victim and separately charged for killing the unintended victim in accordance with his or her level of culpability, the rule is unnecessary. ( 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 ; contra, People v. Carlson (1974) 37 Cal.App.3d 349 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 321 ].) “There is no danger that a premeditated killing will go unpunished or be treated as a manslaughter because the murder of the intended victim will presumably be the subject of prosecution.” (People v. Birreuta, supra, 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 .) In People v. Czahara (198

1991That is, because the defendant could be directly prosecuted for killing the intended victim and separately charged for killing the unintended victim in accordance with his or her level of culpability, the rule is unnecessary. ( 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 ; contra, People v. Carlson (1974) 37 Cal.App.3d 349 [ 112 Cal.Rptr. 321 ].) “There is no danger that a premeditated killing will go unpunished or be treated as a manslaughter because the murder of the intended victim will presumably be the subject of prosecution.” (People v. Birreuta, supra, 162 Cal.App.3d at p. 460 .) In People v. Czahara (198

11991–1991
City of San Jose v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1989For example, in Stark v. City of Los Angeles, supra, 168 Cal.App.3d 276, 287 , the court agreed with the analysis found in City of San Jose v. Superior Court, supra, 166 Cal.App.3d 695 .

11989–1989
Stark v. City of Los Angeles green
calctapp · 1985
2 sentences

1989For example, in Stark v. City of Los Angeles, supra, 168 Cal.App.3d 276, 287 , the court agreed with the analysis found in City of San Jose v. Superior Court, supra, 166 Cal.App.3d 695 .

1989For example, in Stark v. City of Los Angeles, supra, 168 Cal.App.3d 276, 287 , the court agreed with the analysis found in City of San Jose v. Superior Court, supra, 166 Cal.App.3d 695 .

11989–1989
McDonald v. Smith green
scotus · 1985
1 sentence

1988In emphasizing that “[i]t is speech *406 on ‘ “matters of public concern” ’ that is ‘at the heart of the First Amendment’s protection.’ ” (Id., at pp. 758-759 [ 86 L.Ed.2d at p. 602 ], quoting First National Bank of Boston v. Bellotti (1978) 435 U.S. 765, 776 [ 55 L.Ed.2d 707, 717 , 98 S.Ct. 1407 ], citing Thornhill v. Alabama (1940) 310 U.S. 88, 101 [ 84 L.Ed. 1093, 1101-1102 , 60 S.Ct. 736 ]), the Dun & Bradstreet court quoted at length from the opinion two years earlier in Connick v. Myers (1983) 461 U.S. 138 [ 75 L.Ed.2d 708 , 103 S.Ct. 1684 ]: “The First Amendment ‘was fashioned to assure

11988–1988
Connick Ex Rel. Parish of Orleans v. Myers green
scotus · 1983
11988–1988
People v. Martin green
cal · 1955
11958–1958

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (4) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 402 (3) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 452 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

TX 19 (1971–2020) CA 18 (1958–2024) MD 13 (1945–2016) PA 11 (1980–2025) IL 11 (1969–2026) MI 10 (1980–2026) WA 9 (1985–2019) NY 9 (1937–2024) FL 9 (1988–2017) LA 8 (1988–2010) NM 6 (2007–2021) TN 5 (2014–2021) CT 5 (1947–2016) MO 4 (1894–2002) DE 4 (2022–2025) NJ 4 (1974–2022) HI 4 (1963–2016) OR 4 (1987–2026) VA 3 (2006–2025) IN 3 (1981–2004) GA 3 (1915–2001) MN 3 (1973–1996) DC 3 (1984–2011) OH 3 (1988–2023) KS 2 (1993–2024) CO 2 (1994–2025) ND 2 (1984–1998) SD 2 (1913–2021)

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