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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
People v. Veragreen1 sentence2026Authority 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 | 1 | 1 |
People v. Lopezgreen1 sentence2026Authority 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 | 1 | 1 |
Rodriguez v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2026Authority 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 | 1 | 1 |
People v. Jamesgreen1 sentence2024(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. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Sullivangreen1 sentence2022The 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 | 1 | 1 |
People v. Hardacregreen1 sentence2022The 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 | 1 | 1 |
Hood v. Hacienda La Puente Unified School Districtgreen2 sentences2007Some 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 | 1 | 1 |
Campbell v. Regents of University of Californiagreen2 sentences2007Some 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 | 1 | 1 |
People v. Montenegrogreen2 sentences1992(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. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Remirogreen1 sentence1982The 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 ]). | 1 | 1 |
Fare v. Wayne H.green2 sentences1982“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. | 1 | 1 |
People v. Batesgreen2 sentences1965(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. | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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People v. Nice
green
2 sentences2024“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 | 2 | 2024–2024 |
Whren v. United States
green
1 sentence2026I, § 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 | 1 | 2026–2026 |
People v. Letner and Tobin
green
1 sentence2026(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. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
People v. Espino
green
1 sentence2026Authority 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 | 1 | 2026–2026 |
People v. Colbert
green
1 sentence2024He 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 | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Williams
green
1 sentence2024(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. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Souza
green
1 sentence2024He 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 | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Ross v. Cnty. of Riverside
green
1 sentence2024(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. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
People v. Diaz
green
1 sentence2024(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. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
CKE Restaurants, Inc. v. Moore
green
1 sentence2022(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. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Mize-Kurzman v. Marin Community College District
green
1 sentence2015I 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 | 1 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Gonsoulin
green
2 sentences2014(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. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District v. California Public Employment Relations Board
green
2 sentences2007Some 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 | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Gutierrez v. RWD Technologies, Inc.
green
1 sentence2007Some 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 | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Neveu v. City of Fresno
green
1 sentence2007Some 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 | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Breckline v. Metropolitan Life Insurance
green
1 sentence1982The 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 ]). | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.