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14 California opinions name it 1 courts 1994–2026 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Wilsongreen
cal · 2008 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016(People v. Wilson (2008) 44 Cal.4th 758, 806 [ 80 Cal.Rptr.3d 211 , 187 P.3d 1041 ]; People v. Mejia (2012) 211 Cal.App.4th 586, 614 [ 149 Cal.Rptr.3d 815 ].) Like a conviction unsupported by substantial evidence, a true finding on a gang enhancement without sufficient support in the evidence violates a defendant’s federal and state constitutional rights and must be reversed.

2016(People v. Wilson (2008) 44 Cal.4th 758, 806 ; People v. Mejia (2012) 211 Cal.App.4th 586, 614 .) Like a conviction unsupported by substantial evidence, a true finding on a gang enhancement without sufficient support in the evidence violates a defendant’s federal and state constitutional rights and must be reversed.

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People v. Mejiagreen
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016(People v. Wilson (2008) 44 Cal.4th 758, 806 [ 80 Cal.Rptr.3d 211 , 187 P.3d 1041 ]; People v. Mejia (2012) 211 Cal.App.4th 586, 614 [ 149 Cal.Rptr.3d 815 ].) Like a conviction unsupported by substantial evidence, a true finding on a gang enhancement without sufficient support in the evidence violates a defendant’s federal and state constitutional rights and must be reversed.

2016(People v. Wilson (2008) 44 Cal.4th 758, 806 ; People v. Mejia (2012) 211 Cal.App.4th 586, 614 .) Like a conviction unsupported by substantial evidence, a true finding on a gang enhancement without sufficient support in the evidence violates a defendant’s federal and state constitutional rights and must be reversed.

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People v. Berrymangreen
cal · 1993 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026(People v. Pope (1979) 23 Cal.3d 412, 425 , overruled on other grounds in People v. Berryman (1993) 6 Cal.4th 1048, 1081, fn. 10 .) To establish such a claim, a defendant must show (1) his counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness and (2) prejudice, that is, but for counsel’s unprofessional error a different result would have been reasonably probable.

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SJCBC LLC v. Horwedelgreen
calctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Applicable Law The doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies (the doctrine) “refers to the requirement that administrative remedies be pursued as a jurisdictional prerequisite to seeking judicial relief from an administrative action.” (California Correctional Peace Officers Assn. v. State Personnel Bd. (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1133, 1148 .) “In general, a party must exhaust administrative remedies before resorting to the courts. [Citations.] Under this rule, an administrative remedy is exhausted only upon ‘termination of all available, nonduplicative administrative review procedures.’” (Coach

2026Applicable Law The doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies (the doctrine) “refers to the requirement that administrative remedies be pursued as a jurisdictional prerequisite to seeking judicial relief from an administrative action.” (California Correctional Peace Officers Assn. v. State Personnel Bd. (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1133, 1148 .) “In general, a party must exhaust administrative remedies before resorting to the courts. [Citations.] Under this rule, an administrative remedy is exhausted only upon ‘termination of all available, nonduplicative administrative review procedures.’” (Coach

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People v. Sánchezgreen
cal · 2016 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021A. Applicable Law Our analysis of whether Hernandez forfeited his claim is guided by the Supreme Court’s decision in People v. Sánchez (2016) 63 Cal.4th 411, 461 (Sánchez), and our analysis of whether inclusion of the witness certainty factor in CALCRIM No. 315 violated Hernandez’s due process rights is guided by Lemcke, supra, 11 Cal.5th 644 .

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People v. Arredondogreen
cal · 2019 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021(People v. Mickel (2016) 2 Cal.5th 181 , 198.) “ ‘[A] defendant claiming a violation of the federal constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel must satisfy a two- pronged showing: that counsel’s performance was deficient, and that the defendant was prejudiced, that is, there is a reasonable probability the outcome would have been different were it not for the deficient performance.’ [Citations.] Rarely is ineffective assistance of counsel established on appeal since the record usually sheds no light on counsel’s reasons for action or inaction.” (People v. Woodruff (2018) 5 Cal.5th

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In Re Vfgreen
calctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Applicable Law At issue here is section 361.2, which permits the juvenile court to grant legal and physical custody of the child to a noncustodial parent after lawful removal of the child from a custodial parent or legal guardian. (§ 361.2, subs. (a), (b), (c)6; see In re V.F. (2007) 157 Cal.App.4th 962, 969 (V.F.); R.S. v. Superior Court (2007) 154 Cal.App.4th 1262, 1270 .) “If a noncustodial parent requests custody of a child, the trial court must determine whether placement with that parent would be detrimental to the child. 6 Section 361.2, reads, in pertinent part: “(a) When a court order

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Price v. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.green
cal · 1954 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Co. (1954) 42 Cal.2d 577, 584 [ 268 P.2d 457 ].) The doctrine of forum non conveniens is codified in Code of Civil Procedure section 410.30, subdivision (a), which provides; “(a) When a court upon motion of a party or its own motion finds that in the interest of substantial justice an action should be heard in a forum outside this state, the court shall stay or dismiss the action in whole or in part on any conditions that may be just.” In determining whether to grant a motion based on forum non conveniens, the court makes a threshold determination whether the alternate forum is a suitable plac

2015Co. (1954) 42 Cal.2d 577, 584 [ 268 P.2d 457 ].) The doctrine of forum non conveniens is codified in Code of Civil Procedure section 410.30, subdivision (a), which provides; “(a) When a court upon motion of a party or its own motion finds that in the interest of substantial justice an action should be heard in a forum outside this state, the court shall stay or dismiss the action in whole or in part on any conditions that may be just.” In determining whether to grant a motion based on forum non conveniens, the court makes a threshold determination whether the alternate forum is a suitable plac

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Hill v. Lockhartgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015A. Applicable Law To challenge a plea based on ineffective assistance claim, a defendant must prove two elements: (1) “ ‘counsel’s representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness’ ” under prevailing professional norms, and (2) “there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial.” (Hill v. Lockhart (1985) 474 U.S. 52, 57, 59 [ 88 L.Ed.2d 203, 209-210 ]; In re Alvernaz (1992) 2 Cal.4th 924, 936-937 .) 11 A defendant’s self-serving statement that he would have insisted on going to trial but

2015A. Applicable Law To challenge a plea based on ineffective assistance claim, a defendant must prove two elements: (1) “ ‘counsel’s representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness’ ” under prevailing professional norms, and (2) “there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial.” (Hill v. Lockhart (1985) 474 U.S. 52, 57, 59 [ 88 L.Ed.2d 203, 209-210 ]; In re Alvernaz (1992) 2 Cal.4th 924, 936-937 .) 11 A defendant’s self-serving statement that he would have insisted on going to trial but

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Ormonde green
calctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2016(People v. Ormonde (2006) 143 Cal.App.4th 282, 290 .) “As the finder of fact in a proceeding to suppress evidence (Pen.

2016(People v. Ormonde (2006) 143 Cal.App.4th 282, 290 .) “As the finder of fact in a proceeding to suppress evidence (Pen.

32016–2016
Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District v. California Public Employment Relations Board green
cal · 2005
1 sentence

2026Applicable Law The doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies (the doctrine) “refers to the requirement that administrative remedies be pursued as a jurisdictional prerequisite to seeking judicial relief from an administrative action.” (California Correctional Peace Officers Assn. v. State Personnel Bd. (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1133, 1148 .) “In general, a party must exhaust administrative remedies before resorting to the courts. [Citations.] Under this rule, an administrative remedy is exhausted only upon ‘termination of all available, nonduplicative administrative review procedures.’” (Coach

12026–2026
People v. Pope green
cal · 1979
1 sentence

2026(People v. Pope (1979) 23 Cal.3d 412, 425 , overruled on other grounds in People v. Berryman (1993) 6 Cal.4th 1048, 1081, fn. 10 .) To establish such a claim, a defendant must show (1) his counsel’s performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness and (2) prejudice, that is, but for counsel’s unprofessional error a different result would have been reasonably probable.

12026–2026
Grant v. Comp USA, Inc. green
calctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2026Applicable Law The doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies (the doctrine) “refers to the requirement that administrative remedies be pursued as a jurisdictional prerequisite to seeking judicial relief from an administrative action.” (California Correctional Peace Officers Assn. v. State Personnel Bd. (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1133, 1148 .) “In general, a party must exhaust administrative remedies before resorting to the courts. [Citations.] Under this rule, an administrative remedy is exhausted only upon ‘termination of all available, nonduplicative administrative review procedures.’” (Coach

12026–2026
Roth v. City of Los Angeles green
calctapp · 1975
1 sentence

2026Applicable Law The doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies (the doctrine) “refers to the requirement that administrative remedies be pursued as a jurisdictional prerequisite to seeking judicial relief from an administrative action.” (California Correctional Peace Officers Assn. v. State Personnel Bd. (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1133, 1148 .) “In general, a party must exhaust administrative remedies before resorting to the courts. [Citations.] Under this rule, an administrative remedy is exhausted only upon ‘termination of all available, nonduplicative administrative review procedures.’” (Coach

12026–2026
California Correctional Peace Officers Ass'n. v. State Personnel Board green
cal · 1995
1 sentence

2026Applicable Law The doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies (the doctrine) “refers to the requirement that administrative remedies be pursued as a jurisdictional prerequisite to seeking judicial relief from an administrative action.” (California Correctional Peace Officers Assn. v. State Personnel Bd. (1995) 10 Cal.4th 1133, 1148 .) “In general, a party must exhaust administrative remedies before resorting to the courts. [Citations.] Under this rule, an administrative remedy is exhausted only upon ‘termination of all available, nonduplicative administrative review procedures.’” (Coach

12026–2026
People v. Gardeley green
cal · 1996
1 sentence

2022(People v. Gardeley (1996) 14 Cal.4th 605 , 609–610.) When focusing on the specific street gang the defendant was trying to benefit, the prosecution had to also show the gang previously committed primary offenses or predicate offenses, that were consistent with the offense the defendant committed.

12022–2022
People v. Woodruff green
cal · 2018
1 sentence

2021(People v. Mickel (2016) 2 Cal.5th 181 , 198.) “ ‘[A] defendant claiming a violation of the federal constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel must satisfy a two- pronged showing: that counsel’s performance was deficient, and that the defendant was prejudiced, that is, there is a reasonable probability the outcome would have been different were it not for the deficient performance.’ [Citations.] Rarely is ineffective assistance of counsel established on appeal since the record usually sheds no light on counsel’s reasons for action or inaction.” (People v. Woodruff (2018) 5 Cal.5th

12021–2021
People v. Lemcke green
cal · 2021
2 sentences

2021A. Applicable Law Our analysis of whether Hernandez forfeited his claim is guided by the Supreme Court’s decision in People v. Sánchez (2016) 63 Cal.4th 411, 461 (Sánchez), and our analysis of whether inclusion of the witness certainty factor in CALCRIM No. 315 violated Hernandez’s due process rights is guided by Lemcke, supra, 11 Cal.5th 644 .

2021A. Applicable Law Our analysis of whether Hernandez forfeited his claim is guided by the Supreme Court’s decision in People v. Sánchez (2016) 63 Cal.4th 411, 461 (Sánchez), and our analysis of whether inclusion of the witness certainty factor in CALCRIM No. 315 violated Hernandez’s due process rights is guided by Lemcke, supra, 11 Cal.5th 644 .

12021–2021
People v. Johnson green
cal · 2016
1 sentence

2021(People v. Mickel (2016) 2 Cal.5th 181 , 198.) “ ‘[A] defendant claiming a violation of the federal constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel must satisfy a two- pronged showing: that counsel’s performance was deficient, and that the defendant was prejudiced, that is, there is a reasonable probability the outcome would have been different were it not for the deficient performance.’ [Citations.] Rarely is ineffective assistance of counsel established on appeal since the record usually sheds no light on counsel’s reasons for action or inaction.” (People v. Woodruff (2018) 5 Cal.5th

12021–2021
In Re Resendiz red
cal · 2001
1 sentence

2015(See In re Alvernaz, supra, 2 Cal.4th at p. 945 .) Rather, an assertion of prejudice “must be corroborated independently by objective evidence.” (Id. at p. 938.) “ ‘In determining whether a defendant, with effective assistance, would have accepted [or rejected a plea] offer, pertinent factors to be considered include: whether counsel actually and accurately communicated the offer to the defendant; the advice, if any, given by counsel; the disparity between the terms of the proposed plea bargain and the probable consequences of proceeding to trial, as viewed at the time of the offer; and whethe

12015–2015
R.S. v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2015Applicable Law At issue here is section 361.2, which permits the juvenile court to grant legal and physical custody of the child to a noncustodial parent after lawful removal of the child from a custodial parent or legal guardian. (§ 361.2, subs. (a), (b), (c)6; see In re V.F. (2007) 157 Cal.App.4th 962, 969 (V.F.); R.S. v. Superior Court (2007) 154 Cal.App.4th 1262, 1270 .) “If a noncustodial parent requests custody of a child, the trial court must determine whether placement with that parent would be detrimental to the child. 6 Section 361.2, reads, in pertinent part: “(a) When a court order

12015–2015
In Re Alvernaz green
cal · 1992
2 sentences

2015A. Applicable Law To challenge a plea based on ineffective assistance claim, a defendant must prove two elements: (1) “ ‘counsel’s representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness’ ” under prevailing professional norms, and (2) “there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel’s errors, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial.” (Hill v. Lockhart (1985) 474 U.S. 52, 57, 59 [ 88 L.Ed.2d 203, 209-210 ]; In re Alvernaz (1992) 2 Cal.4th 924, 936-937 .) 11 A defendant’s self-serving statement that he would have insisted on going to trial but

2015(See In re Alvernaz, supra, 2 Cal.4th at p. 945 .) Rather, an assertion of prejudice “must be corroborated independently by objective evidence.” (Id. at p. 938.) “ ‘In determining whether a defendant, with effective assistance, would have accepted [or rejected a plea] offer, pertinent factors to be considered include: whether counsel actually and accurately communicated the offer to the defendant; the advice, if any, given by counsel; the disparity between the terms of the proposed plea bargain and the probable consequences of proceeding to trial, as viewed at the time of the offer; and whethe

12015–2015
City of Long Beach v. Mansell green
cal · 1970
2 sentences

1994(City of Long Beach v. Mansell (1970) 3 Cal.3d 462 [ 91 Cal.Rptr. 23 , 476 P.2d 423 ].) . . .

1994(City of Long Beach v. Mansell (1970) 3 Cal.3d 462 [ 91 Cal.Rptr. 23 , 476 P.2d 423 ].) . . .

11994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 1538.5 (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 114 (1992–2025) LA 20 (2001–2025) CA 14 (1994–2026) AR 6 (2016–2024) MI 5 (2016–2018) FL 3 (1987–2007)

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.

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