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sensitive inquiry in California

13 California opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2025 3 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Batson v. Kentuckygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2020
2 sentences

2020Third, if the party has offered a nondiscriminatory reason, the trial court must decide whether the opponent of the strike has proved the ultimate question of purposeful discrimination.” (Scott, supra, 61 Cal.4th at p. 383 .) Courts must “undertake ‘a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial and direct evidence of intent as may be available.’ ” (Batson, supra, 476 U.S. at p. 93 .) A defendant may rely on “ ‘all relevant circumstances’ ” to meet his or her burden of persuasion, including the prosecutor’s disproportionate use of strikes against a particular racial or ethnic group; side-by-side

2013(Batson, supra, 476 U.S. at p. 98 ; Wheeler, supra, 22 Cal.3d at pp. 281-282.) In deciding if the defendant has carried his burden of persuasion, a court must undertake a sensitive inquiry into the available circumstantial and direct evidence of intent.

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Village of Arlington Heights v. Metropolitan Housing Development Corp.green
scotus · 1977 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2000–2019
2 sentences

2019(Snyder v. Louisiana (2008) 552 U.S. 472, 477 (Snyder); Miller-El v. Cockrell (2003) 537 U.S. 322, 328-329 .) "[I]n considering a Batson objection, or in reviewing a ruling claimed to be Batson error, all of the circumstances that bear upon the issue of racial animosity must be consulted." (Snyder, at p. 478, citing Miller-El v. Dretke (2005) 545 U.S. 231, 239 .) " 'Determining whether invidious discriminatory purpose was a motivating factor demands a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial . . . evidence of intent as may be available.' " (Foster v. Chatman (2016) 136 S.Ct. 1737, 1748 (Fost

2000It implies that the decisionmaker . . . selected or reaffirmed a particular course of action at least in part “because of,” not merely “in spite of,” its adverse effects upon an identifiable group.’. . .” (Wayte v. United States (1985) 470 U.S. 598, 610 [ 105 S.Ct. 1524, 1532 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 ], citation omitted.) “Determining whether invidious discriminatory purpose was a motivating factor demands a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial and direct evidence of intent as may be available.” (Arlington Heights v. Metropolitan Housing Corp. (1977) 429 U.S. 252, 266 [ 97 S.Ct. 555, 564 , 50 L.

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Foster v. Chatmangreen
scotus · 2016 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019(Snyder v. Louisiana (2008) 552 U.S. 472, 477 (Snyder); Miller-El v. Cockrell (2003) 537 U.S. 322, 328-329 .) "[I]n considering a Batson objection, or in reviewing a ruling claimed to be Batson error, all of the circumstances that bear upon the issue of racial animosity must be consulted." (Snyder, at p. 478, citing Miller-El v. Dretke (2005) 545 U.S. 231, 239 .) " 'Determining whether invidious discriminatory purpose was a motivating factor demands a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial . . . evidence of intent as may be available.' " (Foster v. Chatman (2016) 136 S.Ct. 1737, 1748 (Fost

2018That is why review of a Batson ruling " 'demands a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial ... evidence of intent as may be available.' " ( Foster , supra , 578 U.S. at p. ----, 136 S.Ct. at p. 1748 .) Here that inquiry leads me to conclude that, more likely than not, the jury that convicted Hardy and sentenced him to death was not selected free of improper discrimination.

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United States v. Rutledgegreen
ca7 · 2011 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(Dis. opn. of Liu, J., ante, at pp. 4-6.) The majority’s deferential analysis is also out of step with numerous decisions, both state 5 and federal6 which have 5 See, e.g., People v. Tennille (2016) 315 Mich.App. 51, 67, 68 (“the trial court is tasked with engaging in a more penetrating analysis” and “may not simply ‘accept’ a prosecutor’s race-neutral explanation and terminate the inquiry there”); Cook v. State, (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 2012) 104 So. 3d 1187, 1190 (trial court’s statement “ ‘I think it’s race-neutral’ ” did not “perform[] a genuineness analysis pursuant to step three”); Williams v.

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People v. Tennille; People v. Rutledgegreen
michctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(Dis. opn. of Liu, J., ante, at pp. 4-6.) The majority’s deferential analysis is also out of step with numerous decisions, both state 5 and federal6 which have 5 See, e.g., People v. Tennille (2016) 315 Mich.App. 51, 67, 68 (“the trial court is tasked with engaging in a more penetrating analysis” and “may not simply ‘accept’ a prosecutor’s race-neutral explanation and terminate the inquiry there”); Cook v. State, (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 2012) 104 So. 3d 1187, 1190 (trial court’s statement “ ‘I think it’s race-neutral’ ” did not “perform[] a genuineness analysis pursuant to step three”); Williams v.

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Cook v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(Dis. opn. of Liu, J., ante, at pp. 4-6.) The majority’s deferential analysis is also out of step with numerous decisions, both state 5 and federal6 which have 5 See, e.g., People v. Tennille (2016) 315 Mich.App. 51, 67, 68 (“the trial court is tasked with engaging in a more penetrating analysis” and “may not simply ‘accept’ a prosecutor’s race-neutral explanation and terminate the inquiry there”); Cook v. State, (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 2012) 104 So. 3d 1187, 1190 (trial court’s statement “ ‘I think it’s race-neutral’ ” did not “perform[] a genuineness analysis pursuant to step three”); Williams v.

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Snyder v. Louisianagreen
scotus · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019(Snyder v. Louisiana (2008) 552 U.S. 472, 477 (Snyder); Miller-El v. Cockrell (2003) 537 U.S. 322, 328-329 .) "[I]n considering a Batson objection, or in reviewing a ruling claimed to be Batson error, all of the circumstances that bear upon the issue of racial animosity must be consulted." (Snyder, at p. 478, citing Miller-El v. Dretke (2005) 545 U.S. 231, 239 .) " 'Determining whether invidious discriminatory purpose was a motivating factor demands a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial . . . evidence of intent as may be available.' " (Foster v. Chatman (2016) 136 S.Ct. 1737, 1748 (Fost

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McGahee v. Alabama Department of Correctionsgreen
ca11 · 2009 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013(Id. at p. 1030.) The Ninth Circuit concluded that the trial court had “failed to undertake ‘ “a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial and direct evidence of intent as may be available,” ’ including a comparative analysis of similarly situated jurors.” (Ibid.) The court of appeals rejected the state’s argument that it should “presume the trial court found the prosecution’s race-neutral reasons for striking [one of these jurors] to be genuine when it denied” the defendant’s Batson motion, instead holding that “we must not make such a presumption where ‘the court never fulfilled its affirma

2013(Id. at p. 1030.) The Ninth Circuit concluded that the trial court had ―failed to undertake ‗ ―a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial and direct evidence of intent as may be available,‖ ‘ including a comparative analysis of similarly situated jurors.‖ (Ibid.) The court of appeals rejected the state‘s argument that it should ―presume the trial court found the prosecution‘s race-neutral reasons for striking [one of these jurors] to be genuine when it denied‖ the defendant‘s Batson motion, instead holding that ―we must not make such a presumption where ‗the court never fulfilled its affirma

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McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Greengreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 [ 93 S.Ct. 1817 , 36 L.Ed.2d 668 ] (1973); Texas Dept, of Community Affairs v. Burdine, 450 U.S. 248 [ 101 S.Ct. 1089 , 67 L.Ed.2d 207 ] (1981); United States Postal Service Board of Governors v. Aikens, 460 U.S. 711 [ 103 S.Ct. 1478 , 75 L.Ed.2d 403 ] (1983).

2004See McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 [ 93 S.Ct. 1817 , 36 L.Ed.2d 668 ] (1973); Texas Dept, of Community Affairs v. Burdine, 450 U.S. 248 [ 101 S.Ct. 1089 , 67 L.Ed.2d 207 ] (1981); United States Postal Service Board of Governors v. Aikens, 460 U.S. 711 [ 103 S.Ct. 1478 , 75 L.Ed.2d 403 ] (1983).

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Wayte v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000It implies that the decisionmaker . . . selected or reaffirmed a particular course of action at least in part “because of,” not merely “in spite of,” its adverse effects upon an identifiable group.’. . .” (Wayte v. United States (1985) 470 U.S. 598, 610 [ 105 S.Ct. 1524, 1532 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 ], citation omitted.) “Determining whether invidious discriminatory purpose was a motivating factor demands a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial and direct evidence of intent as may be available.” (Arlington Heights v. Metropolitan Housing Corp. (1977) 429 U.S. 252, 266 [ 97 S.Ct. 555, 564 , 50 L.

2000It implies that the decisionmaker . . . selected or reaffirmed a particular course of action at least in part “because of,” not merely “in spite of,” its adverse effects upon an identifiable group.’. . .” (Wayte v. United States (1985) 470 U.S. 598, 610 [ 105 S.Ct. 1524, 1532 , 84 L.Ed.2d 547 ], citation omitted.) “Determining whether invidious discriminatory purpose was a motivating factor demands a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial and direct evidence of intent as may be available.” (Arlington Heights v. Metropolitan Housing Corp. (1977) 429 U.S. 252, 266 [ 97 S.Ct. 555, 564 , 50 L.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
Conservatorship of Roulet green
cal · 1979
2 sentences

2025(Roulet, supra, 23 Cal.3d at p. 225 .) “[T]he mere fact that appellant found [himself] 41 confined in a hospital rather than a prison does not eliminate the need to protect [him] against false confinement.” (Id. at p. 227, italics omitted.) Because pretrial confinement has different ramifications depending on its context, Camacho concluded that “[d]etermining how heavily to weigh the prejudice resulting from pretrial custody therefore requires a sensitive inquiry into the circumstances of the case.” (Camacho, supra, 15 Cal.5th at p. 393.) For example, individuals who have never been adjudicate

2025(Roulet, supra, 23 Cal.3d at p. 225 .) “[T]he mere fact that appellant found [himself] 41 confined in a hospital rather than a prison does not eliminate the need to protect [him] against false confinement.” (Id. at p. 227, italics omitted.) Because pretrial confinement has different ramifications depending on its context, Camacho concluded that “[d]etermining how heavily to weigh the prejudice resulting from pretrial custody therefore requires a sensitive inquiry into the circumstances of the case.” (Camacho, supra, 15 Cal.5th at p. 393.) For example, individuals who have never been adjudicate

22025–2025
Miller-El v. Dretke green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2020(Miller-El v. Dretke (2005) 545 U.S. 231 , 239-244, 246, 247, 253, 255, 263 (Miller-El).) The trial court is not required to make specific or detailed comments to justify every instance in which it accepts as genuine the prosecutor’s race-neutral reason for exercising a peremptory challenge, but “ ‘[w]hen the prosecutor’s stated reasons are either unsupported by the record, inherently implausible, or both, more is required of the trial court than a global finding that the reasons appear sufficient.’ ” (Gutierrez, supra, 2 Cal.5th at p. 1171 .) “ ‘Review of a trial court’s denial of a Wheeler/B

2019(Snyder v. Louisiana (2008) 552 U.S. 472, 477 (Snyder); Miller-El v. Cockrell (2003) 537 U.S. 322, 328-329 .) "[I]n considering a Batson objection, or in reviewing a ruling claimed to be Batson error, all of the circumstances that bear upon the issue of racial animosity must be consulted." (Snyder, at p. 478, citing Miller-El v. Dretke (2005) 545 U.S. 231, 239 .) " 'Determining whether invidious discriminatory purpose was a motivating factor demands a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial . . . evidence of intent as may be available.' " (Foster v. Chatman (2016) 136 S.Ct. 1737, 1748 (Fost

22019–2020
Williams v. State green
nev · 2018
1 sentence

2025(Dis. opn. of Liu, J., ante, at pp. 4-6.) The majority’s deferential analysis is also out of step with numerous decisions, both state 5 and federal6 which have 5 See, e.g., People v. Tennille (2016) 315 Mich.App. 51, 67, 68 (“the trial court is tasked with engaging in a more penetrating analysis” and “may not simply ‘accept’ a prosecutor’s race-neutral explanation and terminate the inquiry there”); Cook v. State, (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 2012) 104 So. 3d 1187, 1190 (trial court’s statement “ ‘I think it’s race-neutral’ ” did not “perform[] a genuineness analysis pursuant to step three”); Williams v.

12025–2025
People v. Scott green
cal · 2015
1 sentence

2020Third, if the party has offered a nondiscriminatory reason, the trial court must decide whether the opponent of the strike has proved the ultimate question of purposeful discrimination.” (Scott, supra, 61 Cal.4th at p. 383 .) Courts must “undertake ‘a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial and direct evidence of intent as may be available.’ ” (Batson, supra, 476 U.S. at p. 93 .) A defendant may rely on “ ‘all relevant circumstances’ ” to meet his or her burden of persuasion, including the prosecutor’s disproportionate use of strikes against a particular racial or ethnic group; side-by-side

12020–2020
People v. Gutierrez green
cal · 2017
1 sentence

2020(Miller-El v. Dretke (2005) 545 U.S. 231 , 239-244, 246, 247, 253, 255, 263 (Miller-El).) The trial court is not required to make specific or detailed comments to justify every instance in which it accepts as genuine the prosecutor’s race-neutral reason for exercising a peremptory challenge, but “ ‘[w]hen the prosecutor’s stated reasons are either unsupported by the record, inherently implausible, or both, more is required of the trial court than a global finding that the reasons appear sufficient.’ ” (Gutierrez, supra, 2 Cal.5th at p. 1171 .) “ ‘Review of a trial court’s denial of a Wheeler/B

12020–2020
People v. Krebs green
cal · 2019
1 sentence

2020(Miller-El v. Dretke (2005) 545 U.S. 231 , 239-244, 246, 247, 253, 255, 263 (Miller-El).) The trial court is not required to make specific or detailed comments to justify every instance in which it accepts as genuine the prosecutor’s race-neutral reason for exercising a peremptory challenge, but “ ‘[w]hen the prosecutor’s stated reasons are either unsupported by the record, inherently implausible, or both, more is required of the trial court than a global finding that the reasons appear sufficient.’ ” (Gutierrez, supra, 2 Cal.5th at p. 1171 .) “ ‘Review of a trial court’s denial of a Wheeler/B

12020–2020
Miller-El v. Cockrell green
scotus · 2003
1 sentence

2019(Snyder v. Louisiana (2008) 552 U.S. 472, 477 (Snyder); Miller-El v. Cockrell (2003) 537 U.S. 322, 328-329 .) "[I]n considering a Batson objection, or in reviewing a ruling claimed to be Batson error, all of the circumstances that bear upon the issue of racial animosity must be consulted." (Snyder, at p. 478, citing Miller-El v. Dretke (2005) 545 U.S. 231, 239 .) " 'Determining whether invidious discriminatory purpose was a motivating factor demands a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial . . . evidence of intent as may be available.' " (Foster v. Chatman (2016) 136 S.Ct. 1737, 1748 (Fost

12019–2019
Izazaga v. Superior Court green
cal · 1991
1 sentence

2019(Snyder v. Louisiana (2008) 552 U.S. 472, 477 (Snyder); Miller-El v. Cockrell (2003) 537 U.S. 322, 328-329 .) "[I]n considering a Batson objection, or in reviewing a ruling claimed to be Batson error, all of the circumstances that bear upon the issue of racial animosity must be consulted." (Snyder, at p. 478, citing Miller-El v. Dretke (2005) 545 U.S. 231, 239 .) " 'Determining whether invidious discriminatory purpose was a motivating factor demands a sensitive inquiry into such circumstantial . . . evidence of intent as may be available.' " (Foster v. Chatman (2016) 136 S.Ct. 1737, 1748 (Fost

12019–2019
People v. Wheeler red
cal · 1978
1 sentence

2013(Batson, supra, 476 U.S. at p. 98 ; Wheeler, supra, 22 Cal.3d at pp. 281-282.) In deciding if the defendant has carried his burden of persuasion, a court must undertake a sensitive inquiry into the available circumstantial and direct evidence of intent.

12013–2013
Texas Department of Community Affairs v. Burdine green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2004See McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 [ 93 S.Ct. 1817 , 36 L.Ed.2d 668 ] (1973); Texas Dept, of Community Affairs v. Burdine, 450 U.S. 248 [ 101 S.Ct. 1089 , 67 L.Ed.2d 207 ] (1981); United States Postal Service Board of Governors v. Aikens, 460 U.S. 711 [ 103 S.Ct. 1478 , 75 L.Ed.2d 403 ] (1983).

2004See McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 [ 93 S.Ct. 1817 , 36 L.Ed.2d 668 ] (1973); Texas Dept, of Community Affairs v. Burdine, 450 U.S. 248 [ 101 S.Ct. 1089 , 67 L.Ed.2d 207 ] (1981); United States Postal Service Board of Governors v. Aikens, 460 U.S. 711 [ 103 S.Ct. 1478 , 75 L.Ed.2d 403 ] (1983).

12004–2004
United States Postal Service Board of Governors v. Aikens green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2004See McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 [ 93 S.Ct. 1817 , 36 L.Ed.2d 668 ] (1973); Texas Dept, of Community Affairs v. Burdine, 450 U.S. 248 [ 101 S.Ct. 1089 , 67 L.Ed.2d 207 ] (1981); United States Postal Service Board of Governors v. Aikens, 460 U.S. 711 [ 103 S.Ct. 1478 , 75 L.Ed.2d 403 ] (1983).

2004See McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, 411 U.S. 792 [ 93 S.Ct. 1817 , 36 L.Ed.2d 668 ] (1973); Texas Dept, of Community Affairs v. Burdine, 450 U.S. 248 [ 101 S.Ct. 1089 , 67 L.Ed.2d 207 ] (1981); United States Postal Service Board of Governors v. Aikens, 460 U.S. 711 [ 103 S.Ct. 1478 , 75 L.Ed.2d 403 ] (1983).

12004–2004
Brooks v. Tennessee green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1991For these reasons we hold that [the state rule] violates an accused's constitutional right to remain silent insofar as it requires him to testify first for the defense or not at all." (406 U.S. at pp. 611-612 [ 32 L.Ed.2d 363 ], italics added.) In my view, Brooks, supra, 406 U.S. 605 , establishes that in some circumstances a rule which requires a defendant to "accelerate" the disclosure of witnesses or evidence that he may disclose at trial can impinge on the defendant's Fifth Amendment rights, and that, contrary to the majority's conclusion, a more sensitive analysis of both the purpose of t

1991For these reasons we hold that [the state rule] violates an accused’s constitutional right to remain silent insofar as it requires him to testify first for the defense or not at all.” (406 U.S. at pp. 611-612 [ 32 L.Ed.2d 363 ], italics added.) In my view, Brooks, supra, 406 U.S. 605 , establishes that in some circumstances a rule which requires a defendant to “accelerate” the disclosure of witnesses or evidence that he may disclose at trial can impinge on the defendant’s Fifth Amendment rights, and that, contrary to the majority’s conclusion, a more sensitive analysis of both the purpose of t

11991–1991
United States v. Ramiro Gonzalez green
ca5 · 1977
1 sentence

1990For example, a statement made spontaneously to a close friend is more likely to be trustworthy than a statement elicited under police questioning. ( United States v. Rasmussen (8th Cir.1986) 790 F.2d 55, 56 ; United States v. Sarmiento-Perez (5th Cir.1981) 633 F.2d 1092, 1102 ; United States v. Gonzalez (5th Cir.1977) 559 F.2d 1271, 1273 .) Here, Rauch's statement to Sergeant Wingo was not spontaneous; it was the product of prolonged interrogation.

11990–1990
United States v. Luis Oscar Sarmiento-Perez green
ca5 · 1981
1 sentence

1990For example, a statement made spontaneously to a close friend is more likely to be trustworthy than a statement elicited under police questioning. ( United States v. Rasmussen (8th Cir.1986) 790 F.2d 55, 56 ; United States v. Sarmiento-Perez (5th Cir.1981) 633 F.2d 1092, 1102 ; United States v. Gonzalez (5th Cir.1977) 559 F.2d 1271, 1273 .) Here, Rauch's statement to Sergeant Wingo was not spontaneous; it was the product of prolonged interrogation.

11990–1990
United States v. Antonio John Palumbo, II green
ca3 · 1981
2 sentences

1990What is required, rather, is "a sensitive analysis of the circumstances in which the statement was made and the precise nature of the statement." ( United States v. Palumbo (3d Cir.1981) 639 F.2d 123, 127 .) A number of factors have been identified as relevant to this analysis.

1990What is required, rather, is “a sensitive analysis of the circumstances in which the statement was made and the precise nature of the statement.” (United States v. Palumbo (3d Cir. 1981) 639 F.2d 123, 127 .) A number of factors have been identified as relevant to this analysis.

11990–1990
United States v. James E. Rasmussen green
ca8 · 1986
1 sentence

1990For example, a statement made spontaneously to a close friend is more likely to be trustworthy than a statement elicited under police questioning. ( United States v. Rasmussen (8th Cir.1986) 790 F.2d 55, 56 ; United States v. Sarmiento-Perez (5th Cir.1981) 633 F.2d 1092, 1102 ; United States v. Gonzalez (5th Cir.1977) 559 F.2d 1271, 1273 .) Here, Rauch's statement to Sergeant Wingo was not spontaneous; it was the product of prolonged interrogation.

11990–1990
People v. Daniels green
cal · 1969
2 sentences

1975The sensitive inquiry envisaged by Daniels into whether the movement was criminologically significant (see 71 Cal.2d at p. 1138 ) seems to have been abandoned in favor of the crude and arbitrary rule of "one block, one conviction." Equally predictable is the majority's holding ( ante, pp. 131-133) that the movement caused a substantial increase in the risk of harm to the victim.

1975The sensitive inquiry envisaged by Daniels into whether the movement was criminologically significant (see 71 Cal.2d at p. 1138 ) seems to have been abandoned in favor of the crude and arbitrary rule of “one block, one conviction.” Equally predictable is the majority’s holding (ante, pp. 131-133) that the movement caused a substantial increase in the risk of harm to the victim.

11975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (5) CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 352 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 190.2 (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

AR 19 (1990–2010) CA 13 (1975–2025) NV 11 (2014–2021) NY 11 (1981–2025) NC 8 (1988–2023) DC 7 (1993–2026) AL 7 (1989–2012) SC 7 (1989–2007) TX 6 (1986–2015) PA 6 (1988–2018) UT 5 (1989–2010) IL 5 (1987–2019) RI 4 (2005–2026) MS 3 (2006–2017) KS 3 (2022–2024) ID 3 (2010–2014) MI 3 (2002–2018) FL 3 (1990–1996) WI 2 (1990–1999) MD 2 (1995–2022) GA 2 (1995–1998) WY 2 (2020–2021)

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