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14 California opinions name it 1 courts 1965–2026 7 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Veragreen
calctapp5d · 2018 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Authority for the seizure thus ends when tasks tied to the traffic infraction are—or reasonably should have been—completed.’ ” (Gyorgy, supra, 93 Cal.App.5th at pp. 669–670, quoting Rodriguez v. United States (2015) 575 U.S. 348, 354 (Rodriguez).) “The United States Supreme Court has identified tasks that are part of an officer’s mission during a stop for a traffic violation: ‘Beyond determining whether to issue a traffic ticket, an officer’s mission includes “ordinary inquiries incident to [the traffic] stop.” [Citation.] Typically such inquiries involve checking the driver’s license, determi

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People v. Lopezgreen
cal · 2019 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Authority for the seizure thus ends when tasks tied to the traffic infraction are—or reasonably should have been—completed.’ ” (Gyorgy, supra, 93 Cal.App.5th at pp. 669–670, quoting Rodriguez v. United States (2015) 575 U.S. 348, 354 (Rodriguez).) “The United States Supreme Court has identified tasks that are part of an officer’s mission during a stop for a traffic violation: ‘Beyond determining whether to issue a traffic ticket, an officer’s mission includes “ordinary inquiries incident to [the traffic] stop.” [Citation.] Typically such inquiries involve checking the driver’s license, determi

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Rodriguez v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2015 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Authority for the seizure thus ends when tasks tied to the traffic infraction are—or reasonably should have been—completed.’ ” (Gyorgy, supra, 93 Cal.App.5th at pp. 669–670, quoting Rodriguez v. United States (2015) 575 U.S. 348, 354 (Rodriguez).) “The United States Supreme Court has identified tasks that are part of an officer’s mission during a stop for a traffic violation: ‘Beyond determining whether to issue a traffic ticket, an officer’s mission includes “ordinary inquiries incident to [the traffic] stop.” [Citation.] Typically such inquiries involve checking the driver’s license, determi

2026Authority for the seizure thus ends when tasks tied to the traffic infraction are—or reasonably should have been—completed.’ ” (Gyorgy, supra, 93 Cal.App.5th at pp. 669–670, quoting Rodriguez v. United States (2015) 575 U.S. 348, 354 (Rodriguez).) “The United States Supreme Court has identified tasks that are part of an officer’s mission during a stop for a traffic violation: ‘Beyond determining whether to issue a traffic ticket, an officer’s mission includes “ordinary inquiries incident to [the traffic] stop.” [Citation.] Typically such inquiries involve checking the driver’s license, determi

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People v. Jamesgreen
cal · 1977 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024(People v. James (1977) 19 Cal.3d 99, 106, fn. 4 ; People v. Williams (1988) 45 Cal.3d 1268, 1300 , abrogated on another ground by People v. Diaz (2015) 60 Cal.4th 1176, 1190 .) “ ‘The standard of appellate review of a trial court’s ruling on a motion to suppress is well established.

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People v. Sullivangreen
calctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The problem with this argument, however, is that the existence of a valid traffic survey does not defeat the officers’ reasonable conclusion at the time of the stop that plaintiffs were exceeding the posted speed limit.8 Indeed, “it is beyond contravention that excessive speed, whether detected through mechanical device or observation, provides probable cause for a stop.” (People v. Sullivan (1991) 234 Cal.App.3d 56, 65 (Sullivan); see also People v. Hardacre (2004) 116 Cal.App.4th 1292, 1300 [“[a] law enforcement officer may legally stop a motorist if the facts and circumstances known to the

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People v. Hardacregreen
calctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The problem with this argument, however, is that the existence of a valid traffic survey does not defeat the officers’ reasonable conclusion at the time of the stop that plaintiffs were exceeding the posted speed limit.8 Indeed, “it is beyond contravention that excessive speed, whether detected through mechanical device or observation, provides probable cause for a stop.” (People v. Sullivan (1991) 234 Cal.App.3d 56, 65 (Sullivan); see also People v. Hardacre (2004) 116 Cal.App.4th 1292, 1300 [“[a] law enforcement officer may legally stop a motorist if the facts and circumstances known to the

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Hood v. Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districtgreen
calctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Some federal decisions have held this statute requires exhaustion of remedies before the Labor Commissioner. ( Neveu v. City of Fresno (E.D.Cal.2005) 392 F.Supp.2d 1159, 1179-1180 ; Gutierrez v. RWD Technologies, Inc. (E.D.Cal.2003) 279 F.Supp.2d 1223, 1225-1228 .) Whether or not that is correct, the California Supreme Court has held that a party pursuing a Labor Code section 1102.5 claims must exhaust available internal administrative remedies. ( Campbell, supra, 35 Cal.4th at pp. 331-333, 25 Cal.Rptr.3d 320 , 106 P.3d 976 .) A public employee might be able to bypass such a remedy if there we

2007Some federal decisions have held this statute requires exhaustion of remedies before the Labor Commissioner. ( Neveu v. City of Fresno (E.D.Cal.2005) 392 F.Supp.2d 1159, 1179-1180 ; Gutierrez v. RWD Technologies, Inc. (E.D.Cal.2003) 279 F.Supp.2d 1223, 1225-1228 .) Whether or not that is correct, the California Supreme Court has held that a party pursuing a Labor Code section 1102.5 claims must exhaust available internal administrative remedies. ( Campbell, supra, 35 Cal.4th at pp. 331-333, 25 Cal.Rptr.3d 320 , 106 P.3d 976 .) A public employee might be able to bypass such a remedy if there we

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Campbell v. Regents of University of Californiagreen
cal · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Some federal decisions have held this statute requires exhaustion of remedies before the Labor Commissioner. ( Neveu v. City of Fresno (E.D.Cal.2005) 392 F.Supp.2d 1159, 1179-1180 ; Gutierrez v. RWD Technologies, Inc. (E.D.Cal.2003) 279 F.Supp.2d 1223, 1225-1228 .) Whether or not that is correct, the California Supreme Court has held that a party pursuing a Labor Code section 1102.5 claims must exhaust available internal administrative remedies. ( Campbell, supra, 35 Cal.4th at pp. 331-333, 25 Cal.Rptr.3d 320 , 106 P.3d 976 .) A public employee might be able to bypass such a remedy if there we

2007Some federal decisions have held this statute requires exhaustion of remedies before the Labor Commissioner. ( Neveu v. City of Fresno (E.D.Cal.2005) 392 F.Supp.2d 1159, 1179-1180 ; Gutierrez v. RWD Technologies, Inc. (E.D.Cal.2003) 279 F.Supp.2d 1223, 1225-1228 .) Whether or not that is correct, the California Supreme Court has held that a party pursuing a Labor Code section 1102.5 claims must exhaust available internal administrative remedies. ( Campbell, supra, 35 Cal.4th at pp. 331-333, 25 Cal.Rptr.3d 320 , 106 P.3d 976 .) A public employee might be able to bypass such a remedy if there we

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People v. Montenegrogreen
calctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992(People v. Montenegro (1985) 173 Cal.App.3d 983, 987 [ 219 Cal.Rptr. 331 ].) Therefore, a police officer may conduct a valid parole search if he has information regarding a possible parole violation or criminal activity which necessitates further investigation, including a search of the parolee for evidence of the suspected violation.

1992(People v. Montenegro (1985) 173 Cal.App.3d 983, 987 [ 219 Cal.Rptr. 331 ].) Therefore, a police officer may conduct a valid parole search if he has information regarding a possible parole violation or criminal activity which necessitates further investigation, including a search of the parolee for evidence of the suspected violation.

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People v. Remirogreen
calctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982The lateness of the hour, the presence of three men in the vehicle, the nature of the suspected violation and the conduct of the defendants together justified Officer Brand for his own safety ordering the occupants out of the vehicle and strictly controlling their movements during the remainder of the detention (People v. Remiro (1979) 89 Cal.App.3d 809, 829 [ 153 Cal.Rptr. 809 , 2 A.L.R.3d 1135 ]).

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Fare v. Wayne H.green
cal · 1979 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982“In no case shall he delay the delivery of the minor to the probation officer for more than 24 hours if such minor has been taken into custody without a warrant in the belief that he has committed a misdemeanor.” The purpose of the meeting with the probation officer is to “determine whether such detention is appropriate.” (In re Wayne H. (1979) 24 Cal.3d 595, 601 [ 156 Cal.Rptr. 344 , 596 P.2d 1 ].) The provisions of sections 625 and 626 are inapplicable here.

1982“In no case shall he delay the delivery of the minor to the probation officer for more than 24 hours if such minor has been taken into custody without a warrant in the belief that he has committed a misdemeanor.” The purpose of the meeting with the probation officer is to “determine whether such detention is appropriate.” (In re Wayne H. (1979) 24 Cal.3d 595, 601 [ 156 Cal.Rptr. 344 , 596 P.2d 1 ].) The provisions of sections 625 and 626 are inapplicable here.

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People v. Batesgreen
calctapp · 1958 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1965–1965
2 sentences

1965(People v. Cedeno, supra, p. 220 ; People v. Bates, 163 Cal.App.2d 847, 852 [ 330 P.2d 102 ]; People v. Prewitt, supra, p. 337 ; Willson v. Superior Court, supra, p. 295.) Applying these principles to the case at bench, we have concluded that Checehi had probable cause to arrest defendant for a suspected violation of section 266i.

1965(People v. Cedeno, supra, p. 220 ; People v. Bates, 163 Cal.App.2d 847, 852 [ 330 P.2d 102 ]; People v. Prewitt, supra, p. 337 ; Willson v. Superior Court, supra, p. 295.) Applying these principles to the case at bench, we have concluded that Checehi had probable cause to arrest defendant for a suspected violation of section 266i.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Nice green
calctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2024“A traffic stop for a suspected violation of law is a ‘seizure’ of the occupants of the vehicle and therefore must be conducted in accordance with the Fourth Amendment.” (Heien v. North Carolina (2014) 574 U.S. 54 , 60.) “[T]o justify this type of seizure, officers need only ‘reasonable suspicion’—that is, ‘a particularized and objective basis for suspecting the particular person stopped’ of breaking the law.” (Ibid.) In other words, 5. “a lawful traffic stop occurs when the facts and circumstances known to the police officer support at least a reasonable suspicion that the driver has violated

2024He has not done so. “ ‘On appeal from a motion to suppress evidence, all presumptions are in favor of the trial court’s factual findings, whether express or implied, where supported by substantial evidence, and we review de novo the facts most favorable to the People to determine whether the officer’s conduct in performing the traffic stop was reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.’ ” (People v. Colbert (2007) 157 Cal.App.4th 1068, 1072 .) “A traffic stop for a suspected violation of law is a ‘seizure’ of the occupants of the vehicle and therefore must be conducted in accordance with the Fourt

22024–2024
Whren v. United States green
scotus · 1996
1 sentence

2026I, § 13.) “A traffic stop for a suspected violation of law is a ‘seizure’ of the occupants of the vehicle and therefore must be conducted in accordance with the Fourth Amendment.” (Heien v. North Carolina (2014) 574 U.S. 54 , 60.) “[B]ut ‘where the police have probable cause to believe that a traffic violation has occurred,’ the seizure is constitutionally reasonable.” (People v. Gyorgy (2023) 93 Cal.App.5th 659 , 669 (Gyorgy), quoting Whren v. United States (1996) 517 U.S. 806 , 809–810.) “ ‘A seizure for a traffic violation justifies’ a ‘ “relatively brief encounter” ’ for police investigati

12026–2026
People v. Letner and Tobin green
cal · 2010
1 sentence

2026(Heien v. North Carolina (2014) 574 U.S. 54 , 60; People v. Letner and Tobin (2010) 50 Cal.4th 99 , 145–146.) Accordingly, a traffic stop is constitutional if it is supported by at least reasonable 17. suspicion.

12026–2026
People v. Espino green
calctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2026Authority for the seizure thus ends when tasks tied to the traffic infraction are—or reasonably should have been—completed.’ ” (Gyorgy, supra, 93 Cal.App.5th at pp. 669–670, quoting Rodriguez v. United States (2015) 575 U.S. 348, 354 (Rodriguez).) “The United States Supreme Court has identified tasks that are part of an officer’s mission during a stop for a traffic violation: ‘Beyond determining whether to issue a traffic ticket, an officer’s mission includes “ordinary inquiries incident to [the traffic] stop.” [Citation.] Typically such inquiries involve checking the driver’s license, determi

12026–2026
People v. Colbert green
calctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2024He has not done so. “ ‘On appeal from a motion to suppress evidence, all presumptions are in favor of the trial court’s factual findings, whether express or implied, where supported by substantial evidence, and we review de novo the facts most favorable to the People to determine whether the officer’s conduct in performing the traffic stop was reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.’ ” (People v. Colbert (2007) 157 Cal.App.4th 1068, 1072 .) “A traffic stop for a suspected violation of law is a ‘seizure’ of the occupants of the vehicle and therefore must be conducted in accordance with the Fourt

12024–2024
People v. Williams green
cal · 1988
1 sentence

2024(People v. James (1977) 19 Cal.3d 99, 106, fn. 4 ; People v. Williams (1988) 45 Cal.3d 1268, 1300 , abrogated on another ground by People v. Diaz (2015) 60 Cal.4th 1176, 1190 .) “ ‘The standard of appellate review of a trial court’s ruling on a motion to suppress is well established.

12024–2024
People v. Souza green
cal · 1994
1 sentence

2024He has not done so. “ ‘On appeal from a motion to suppress evidence, all presumptions are in favor of the trial court’s factual findings, whether express or implied, where supported by substantial evidence, and we review de novo the facts most favorable to the People to determine whether the officer’s conduct in performing the traffic stop was reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.’ ” (People v. Colbert (2007) 157 Cal.App.4th 1068, 1072 .) “A traffic stop for a suspected violation of law is a ‘seizure’ of the occupants of the vehicle and therefore must be conducted in accordance with the Fourt

12024–2024
Ross v. Cnty. of Riverside green
calctapp5d · 2019
1 sentence

2024(Ross v. County of Riverside (2019) 36 Cal.App.5th 580 , 591– 592.) To show protected activity, the plaintiff must show he disclosed “‘“reasonably based suspicions” of illegal activity.’” (Id. at p. 592.) “‘To have a reasonably based suspicion of illegal activity, the employee must be able to point to some legal foundation for his suspicion—some statute, rule or regulation which may have been violated by the conduct he disclosed.’” (Ibid.) Although Bernal’s second amended complaint included allegations demonstrating he reported a suspected violation of law, it failed to specify the law.

12024–2024
People v. Diaz green
cal · 2015
1 sentence

2024(People v. James (1977) 19 Cal.3d 99, 106, fn. 4 ; People v. Williams (1988) 45 Cal.3d 1268, 1300 , abrogated on another ground by People v. Diaz (2015) 60 Cal.4th 1176, 1190 .) “ ‘The standard of appellate review of a trial court’s ruling on a motion to suppress is well established.

12024–2024
CKE Restaurants, Inc. v. Moore green
calctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2022(CKE, at 9 Proposition 65 generally requires businesses to provide notice of knowingly exposing an individual to a chemical known to cause cancer. ( CKE, supra, 159 Cal.App.4th at pp. 265–266.) A potential violator must be given 60 days’ notice of a suspected violation before a lawsuit can be filed.

12022–2022
Mize-Kurzman v. Marin Community College District green
calctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2015I agree that the statute should be broadly construed to further the public policy considerations upon which it is based, and do not suggest the cognizability of respondent‘s claim turns on her motives for contacting police about the missing ring. ―[I]t it is not the motive of the asserted whistleblower, but the nature of the communication that determines whether it is covered.‖ (Mize-Kurzman v. Marin Community College Dist. (2012) 202 Cal.App.4th 832, 852 .) However, it seems rather obvious to me that Ms. Cardenas did not ―blow the whistle‖ on any type of wrongdoing contemplated by the Legisla

12015–2015
People v. Gonsoulin green
calctapp · 1971
2 sentences

2014(People v. Gonsoulin, supra, 19 Cal.App.3d 270 .) In fact, we stated “the stopping of [the] automobile may not, of itself, have been improper or the subsequent investigation of the vehicle’s ownership and Gonsoulin’s identity unlawful ….” (Id. at p. 274.) Rather, it was our finding that the “officer’s conduct, both before and after he stopped the vehicle, [gave] credence to [the] argument that [the officer] was on a ‘fishing expedition’ from the very beginning,” (ibid.) compelling us to conclude the detention in that case was intrusive and extensive.

2014(People v. Gonsoulin, supra, 19 Cal.App.3d 270 .) In fact, we stated “the stopping of [the] automobile may not, of itself, have been improper or the subsequent investigation of the vehicle’s ownership and Gonsoulin’s identity unlawful ….” (Id. at p. 274.) Rather, it was our finding that the “officer’s conduct, both before and after he stopped the vehicle, [gave] credence to [the] argument that [the officer] was on a ‘fishing expedition’ from the very beginning,” (ibid.) compelling us to conclude the detention in that case was intrusive and extensive.

12014–2014
Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District v. California Public Employment Relations Board green
cal · 2005
2 sentences

2007Some federal decisions have held this statute requires exhaustion of remedies before the Labor Commissioner. ( Neveu v. City of Fresno (E.D.Cal.2005) 392 F.Supp.2d 1159, 1179-1180 ; Gutierrez v. RWD Technologies, Inc. (E.D.Cal.2003) 279 F.Supp.2d 1223, 1225-1228 .) Whether or not that is correct, the California Supreme Court has held that a party pursuing a Labor Code section 1102.5 claims must exhaust available internal administrative remedies. ( Campbell, supra, 35 Cal.4th at pp. 331-333, 25 Cal.Rptr.3d 320 , 106 P.3d 976 .) A public employee might be able to bypass such a remedy if there we

2007Some federal decisions have held this statute requires exhaustion of remedies before the Labor Commissioner. ( Neveu v. City of Fresno (E.D.Cal.2005) 392 F.Supp.2d 1159, 1179-1180 ; Gutierrez v. RWD Technologies, Inc. (E.D.Cal.2003) 279 F.Supp.2d 1223, 1225-1228 .) Whether or not that is correct, the California Supreme Court has held that a party pursuing a Labor Code section 1102.5 claims must exhaust available internal administrative remedies. ( Campbell, supra, 35 Cal.4th at pp. 331-333, 25 Cal.Rptr.3d 320 , 106 P.3d 976 .) A public employee might be able to bypass such a remedy if there we

12007–2007
Gutierrez v. RWD Technologies, Inc. green
caed · 2003
1 sentence

2007Some federal decisions have held this statute requires exhaustion of remedies before the Labor Commissioner. ( Neveu v. City of Fresno (E.D.Cal.2005) 392 F.Supp.2d 1159, 1179-1180 ; Gutierrez v. RWD Technologies, Inc. (E.D.Cal.2003) 279 F.Supp.2d 1223, 1225-1228 .) Whether or not that is correct, the California Supreme Court has held that a party pursuing a Labor Code section 1102.5 claims must exhaust available internal administrative remedies. ( Campbell, supra, 35 Cal.4th at pp. 331-333, 25 Cal.Rptr.3d 320 , 106 P.3d 976 .) A public employee might be able to bypass such a remedy if there we

12007–2007
Neveu v. City of Fresno green
caed · 2005
1 sentence

2007Some federal decisions have held this statute requires exhaustion of remedies before the Labor Commissioner. ( Neveu v. City of Fresno (E.D.Cal.2005) 392 F.Supp.2d 1159, 1179-1180 ; Gutierrez v. RWD Technologies, Inc. (E.D.Cal.2003) 279 F.Supp.2d 1223, 1225-1228 .) Whether or not that is correct, the California Supreme Court has held that a party pursuing a Labor Code section 1102.5 claims must exhaust available internal administrative remedies. ( Campbell, supra, 35 Cal.4th at pp. 331-333, 25 Cal.Rptr.3d 320 , 106 P.3d 976 .) A public employee might be able to bypass such a remedy if there we

12007–2007
Breckline v. Metropolitan Life Insurance green
pa · 1962
1 sentence

1982The lateness of the hour, the presence of three men in the vehicle, the nature of the suspected violation and the conduct of the defendants together justified Officer Brand for his own safety ordering the occupants out of the vehicle and strictly controlling their movements during the remainder of the detention (People v. Remiro (1979) 89 Cal.App.3d 809, 829 [ 153 Cal.Rptr. 809 , 2 A.L.R.3d 1135 ]).

11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Labor Code § 1102.5 (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

PA 102 (1992–2026) MI 41 (1995–2025) KY 18 (2009–2026) IL 17 (2015–2024) VA 16 (2000–2026) CA 14 (1965–2026) OH 13 (1994–2026) TX 12 (2011–2025) AZ 11 (2000–2026) MN 9 (1989–2016) WY 8 (2015–2025) WA 7 (2011–2026) CO 7 (1998–2022) CT 6 (1983–2020) NY 6 (1986–2020) ME 6 (1992–2025) MA 6 (2004–2025) ID 5 (1998–2019) NJ 5 (2017–2024) OR 4 (1992–2025) MO 3 (2017–2025) ND 3 (2001–2024) IN 3 (2008–2025) TN 3 (2016–2021) UT 3 (2001–2017) FL 3 (1999–2015) KS 2 (2001–2020) SC 2 (1994–1995) NM 2 (2006–2012)

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