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12 California opinions name it 2 courts 1953–2025 2 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. Maurygreen
cal · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(See People v. Maury (2003) 30 Cal.4th 342, 403 [reviewing court does not reweigh evidence or reassess credibility].) The trial court’s conclusion that Holaday is a danger to the community if released into CONREP is sufficiently supported by evidence in the record, including Holaday’s own testimony, Dr. Giordano’s report, Dr. Mojtahedi’s testimony, and even Dr. McGee’s testimony that he could not guarantee Holaday would not go into remission.

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People v. Lawleygreen
cal · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021(See, e.g., People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 155 (Lawley) [noting “[t]he general rule remains” that states’ application of criminal trial rules and procedures do not impermissibly infringe on constitutional rights to present a defense].) But he contends that the exclusion of Mendes’s statement comes within the rare exception to the general rule, set forth most notably in Chambers v. Mississippi (1973) 410 U.S. 284 (Chambers).

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Dawes v. Richgreen
calctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Thus it is sound public policy to limit potential liability to a year; this will avoid delay and procedural complication of every probate proceeding for the rare claim that might arise more than a year after the decedent's death.' [Citation.] Given this drafting history we are in no position to relieve [plaintiffs] from operation of the statute." (Dawes, supra, 60 Cal.App.4th at p. 36 .) We stated in Dawes that any unfairness was ameliorated because generally speaking, "a creditor may file a petition to probate a debtor's estate and a creditor's claim against the estate. [Citations.] We also n

2016Thus it is sound public policy to limit potential liability to a year; this will avoid delay and procedural complication of every probate proceeding for the rare claim that might arise more than a year after the decedent's death.' [Citation.] Given this drafting history we are in no position to relieve [plaintiffs] from operation of the statute." (Dawes, supra, 60 Cal.App.4th at p. 36 .) We stated in Dawes that any unfairness was ameliorated because generally speaking, "a creditor may file a petition to probate a debtor's estate and a creditor's claim against the estate. [Citations.] We also n

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People v. Ansellgreen
cal · 2001 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016(People v. Ansell (2001) 25 Cal.4th 868, 879-880 [ 108 Cal.Rptr.2d 145 , 24 P.3d 1174 ]; Tanner, supra, 24 Cal.3d at p. 519 ; Comment, supra, 12 U.S.F.

2016(People v. Ansell (2001) 25 Cal.4th 868, 879-880 [ 108 Cal.Rptr.2d 145 , 24 P.3d 1174 ]; Tanner, supra, 24 Cal.3d at p. 519 ; Comment, supra, 12 U.S.F.

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People v. Edwardsgreen
cal · 1969 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980The questioned entries, although perhaps technically trespasses, were over open fields and not reasonably subject to the rare exception of People v. Edwards, supra, 71 Cal.2d 1096, 1100, 1101 , footnote 2.

1980The questioned entries, although perhaps technically trespasses, were over open fields and not reasonably subject to the rare exception of People v. Edwards, supra, 71 Cal.2d 1096, 1100, 1101 , footnote 2.

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People v. Janssengreen
calctapp · 1965 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
2 sentences

1968(People v. Cotter, supra, 63 Cal.2d 386, 398 ; People v. Jacobson, supra, 63 Cal.2d 319, 330 ; People v. Janssen, 238 Cal.App.2d 106,110-111 [ 47 Cal.Rptr. 453 ].) *628 These requirements must be met before the rare exception rule may be applied.

1968(People v. Cotter, supra, 63 Cal.2d 386, 398 ; People v. Jacobson, supra, 63 Cal.2d 319, 330 ; People v. Janssen, 238 Cal.App.2d 106,110-111 [ 47 Cal.Rptr. 453 ].) *628 These requirements must be met before the rare exception rule may be applied.

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People v. Parhamgreen
cal · 1963 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
2 sentences

1968(People v. Schader, supra, at p. 729 ; People v. Parham, 60 Cal.2d 378, 385 [ 33 Cal.Rptr. 497 , 384 P.2d 1001 ].) The rare exception rule was formulated because in certain multiple confession cases an appellate court could conclude that there was no reasonable possibility that admission into evidence of the improperly obtained confession contributed to the conviction.

1968(People v. Schader, supra, at p. 729 ; People v. Parham, 60 Cal.2d 378, 385 [ 33 Cal.Rptr. 497 , 384 P.2d 1001 ].) The rare exception rule was formulated because in certain multiple confession cases an appellate court could conclude that there was no reasonable possibility that admission into evidence of the improperly obtained confession contributed to the conviction.

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Culombe v. Connecticutgreen
scotus · 1961 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1965–1965
2 sentences

1965(Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506 [ 82 S.Ct. 884 , 8 L.Ed.2d 70 ]; People v. Stewart, 62 Cal.2d 571, 581 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 201 , 400 P.2d 97 ].) We do not think we overstate when we suggest that under these rules the admission in evidence of confessions obtained by police questioning in the accusatory stage will be the rare exception rather than the rule. [16] By reason then of the severe limitation, almost amounting to prohibition, placed on police questioning once the accusatory stage has been reached, it becomes important to law enforcement not to classify a suspect prematurely within the accu

1965(Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506 [ 82 S.Ct. 884 , 8 L.Ed.2d 70 ]; People v. Stewart, 62 Cal.2d 571, 581 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 201 , 400 P.2d 97 ].) We do not think we overstate when we suggest that under these rules the admission in evidence of confessions obtained by police questioning in the accusatory stage will be the rare exception rather than the rule. [16] By reason then of the severe limitation, almost amounting to prohibition, placed on police questioning once the accusatory stage has been reached, it becomes important to law enforcement not to classify a suspect prematurely within the accu

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People v. Garnergreen
cal · 1961 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1965–1965
2 sentences

1965(Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506 [ 82 S.Ct. 884 , 8 L.Ed.2d 70 ]; People v. Stewart, 62 Cal.2d 571, 581 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 201 , 400 P.2d 97 ].) We do not think we overstate when we suggest that under these rules the admission in evidence of confessions obtained by police questioning in the accusatory stage will be the rare exception rather than the rule. [16] By reason then of the severe limitation, almost amounting to prohibition, placed on police questioning once the accusatory stage has been reached, it becomes important to law enforcement not to classify a suspect prematurely within the accu

1965(Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506 [ 82 S.Ct. 884 , 8 L.Ed.2d 70 ]; People v. Stewart, 62 Cal.2d 571, 581 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 201 , 400 P.2d 97 ].) We do not think we overstate when we suggest that under these rules the admission in evidence of confessions obtained by police questioning in the accusatory stage will be the rare exception rather than the rule. [16] By reason then of the severe limitation, almost amounting to prohibition, placed on police questioning once the accusatory stage has been reached, it becomes important to law enforcement not to classify a suspect prematurely within the accu

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People v. Stewartgreen
cal · 1965 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1965–1965
2 sentences

1965(Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506 [ 82 S.Ct. 884 , 8 L.Ed.2d 70 ]; People v. Stewart, 62 Cal.2d 571, 581 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 201 , 400 P.2d 97 ].) We do not think we overstate when we suggest that under these rules the admission in evidence of confessions obtained by police questioning in the accusatory stage will be the rare exception rather than the rule.

1965(Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506 [ 82 S.Ct. 884 , 8 L.Ed.2d 70 ]; People v. Stewart, 62 Cal.2d 571, 581 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 201 , 400 P.2d 97 ].) We do not think we overstate when we suggest that under these rules the admission in evidence of confessions obtained by police questioning in the accusatory stage will be the rare exception rather than the rule.

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People v. Lindseygreen
calctapp · 1949 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1953–1953
2 sentences

1953(People v. Makovsky, 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [ 44 P.2d 536 ]; People v. Lindsey, 91 Cal.App.2d 914, 916 [ 205 P.2d 1114 ]; cf. People v. Gallagher, 107 Cal.App. 425 [ 290 P. 504 ]; Cline v. United States, supra, 20 F.2d 494 .) But this is because one who is willing to peddle narcotics is necessarily a criminal at heart, looking for no inducement to break the law other than the money he expects to receive.

1953(People v. Makovsky, 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [ 44 P.2d 536 ]; People v. Lindsey, 91 Cal.App.2d 914, 916 [ 205 P.2d 1114 ]; cf. People v. Gallagher, 107 Cal.App. 425 [ 290 P. 504 ]; Cline v. United States, supra, 20 F.2d 494 .) But this is because one who is willing to peddle narcotics is necessarily a criminal at heart, looking for no inducement to break the law other than the money he expects to receive.

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People v. Makovskygreen
cal · 1935 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1953–1953
2 sentences

1953(People v. Makovsky, 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [ 44 P.2d 536 ]; People v. Lindsey, 91 Cal.App.2d 914, 916 [ 205 P.2d 1114 ]; cf. People v. Gallagher, 107 Cal.App. 425 [ 290 P. 504 ]; Cline v. United States, supra, 20 F.2d 494 .) But this is because one who is willing to peddle narcotics is necessarily a criminal at heart, looking for no inducement to break the law other than the money he expects to receive.

1953(People v. Makovsky, 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [ 44 P.2d 536 ]; People v. Lindsey, 91 Cal.App.2d 914, 916 [ 205 P.2d 1114 ]; cf. People v. Gallagher, 107 Cal.App. 425 [ 290 P. 504 ]; Cline v. United States, supra, 20 F.2d 494 .) But this is because one who is willing to peddle narcotics is necessarily a criminal at heart, looking for no inducement to break the law other than the money he expects to receive.

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Cotter green
cal · 1965
2 sentences

1980For the reasons set forth below, we have concluded that although defendant’s confession was inadmissible, the error was not prejudicial per se under the rare exception of People v. Jacobson (1965) 63 Cal.2d 319 [ 46 Cal.Rptr. 515 , 405 P.2d 555 ] and People v. Cotter (1965) 63 Cal.2d 386 [ 46 Cal.Rptr. 622 , 405 P.2d 862 ]; accordingly, we affirm the judgment.

1980For the reasons set forth below, we have concluded that although defendant’s confession was inadmissible, the error was not prejudicial per se under the rare exception of People v. Jacobson (1965) 63 Cal.2d 319 [ 46 Cal.Rptr. 515 , 405 P.2d 555 ] and People v. Cotter (1965) 63 Cal.2d 386 [ 46 Cal.Rptr. 622 , 405 P.2d 862 ]; accordingly, we affirm the judgment.

21968–1980
People v. Jacobson green
cal · 1965
2 sentences

1980For the reasons set forth below, we have concluded that although defendant’s confession was inadmissible, the error was not prejudicial per se under the rare exception of People v. Jacobson (1965) 63 Cal.2d 319 [ 46 Cal.Rptr. 515 , 405 P.2d 555 ] and People v. Cotter (1965) 63 Cal.2d 386 [ 46 Cal.Rptr. 622 , 405 P.2d 862 ]; accordingly, we affirm the judgment.

1980For the reasons set forth below, we have concluded that although defendant’s confession was inadmissible, the error was not prejudicial per se under the rare exception of People v. Jacobson (1965) 63 Cal.2d 319 [ 46 Cal.Rptr. 515 , 405 P.2d 555 ] and People v. Cotter (1965) 63 Cal.2d 386 [ 46 Cal.Rptr. 622 , 405 P.2d 862 ]; accordingly, we affirm the judgment.

21968–1980
People v. Fields green
cal · 1983
1 sentence

2025To classify such persons as insane would radically revise the criminal law — insanity, instead of a rare exception to the rule of criminal accountability, would become the ordinary defense in a felony trial.” (People v. Fields, supra, 35 Cal.3d at p. 372 .) 21. the function of the appellate court.

12025–2025
Chambers v. Mississippi green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2021(See, e.g., People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 155 (Lawley) [noting “[t]he general rule remains” that states’ application of criminal trial rules and procedures do not impermissibly infringe on constitutional rights to present a defense].) But he contends that the exclusion of Mendes’s statement comes within the rare exception to the general rule, set forth most notably in Chambers v. Mississippi (1973) 410 U.S. 284 (Chambers).

2021The defendant in Chambers, charged with murdering a police officer, sought to establish the culpability of another person named McDonald who had signed a sworn confession to the crime and had made several inculpatory statements to others saying that he had shot the officer. ( Chambers, supra, 410 U.S. at pp. 288-289.) The defense called McDonald as a witness at trial, but he repudiated his confession and denied any involvement.

12021–2021
Grafton Partners L.P. v. Superior Court green
cal · 2005
1 sentence

2019(See e.g., Grafton Partners v. Superior Court (2005) 36 Cal.4th 944, 967 ; Newman v. Emerson Radio Corp. (1989) 48 Cal.3d 973, 978 ; Grobeson v. City of Los Angeles (2010) 190 Cal.App.4th 778, 796 ; Rose v. Hudson (2007) 153 Cal.App.4th 641, 646 .) A rare exception is employed in extraordinary circumstances dictated by considerations of fairness and public policy, such as when a decision articulates a new standard or rule of law.

12019–2019
Rose v. Hudson green
calctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2019(See e.g., Grafton Partners v. Superior Court (2005) 36 Cal.4th 944, 967 ; Newman v. Emerson Radio Corp. (1989) 48 Cal.3d 973, 978 ; Grobeson v. City of Los Angeles (2010) 190 Cal.App.4th 778, 796 ; Rose v. Hudson (2007) 153 Cal.App.4th 641, 646 .) A rare exception is employed in extraordinary circumstances dictated by considerations of fairness and public policy, such as when a decision articulates a new standard or rule of law.

2019(See Rose v. Hudson, supra, 153 Cal.App.4th at p. 653 , Hoschler v. Sacramento City Unified School Dist. (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 258, 271 .) The instant litigation presents no extraordinary circumstance.

12019–2019
Hoschler v. Sacramento City Unified School District green
calctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2019(See Rose v. Hudson, supra, 153 Cal.App.4th at p. 653 , Hoschler v. Sacramento City Unified School Dist. (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 258, 271 .) The instant litigation presents no extraordinary circumstance.

12019–2019
Newman v. Emerson Radio Corp. green
cal · 1989
1 sentence

2019(See e.g., Grafton Partners v. Superior Court (2005) 36 Cal.4th 944, 967 ; Newman v. Emerson Radio Corp. (1989) 48 Cal.3d 973, 978 ; Grobeson v. City of Los Angeles (2010) 190 Cal.App.4th 778, 796 ; Rose v. Hudson (2007) 153 Cal.App.4th 641, 646 .) A rare exception is employed in extraordinary circumstances dictated by considerations of fairness and public policy, such as when a decision articulates a new standard or rule of law.

12019–2019
Grobeson v. City of Los Angeles green
calctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2019(See e.g., Grafton Partners v. Superior Court (2005) 36 Cal.4th 944, 967 ; Newman v. Emerson Radio Corp. (1989) 48 Cal.3d 973, 978 ; Grobeson v. City of Los Angeles (2010) 190 Cal.App.4th 778, 796 ; Rose v. Hudson (2007) 153 Cal.App.4th 641, 646 .) A rare exception is employed in extraordinary circumstances dictated by considerations of fairness and public policy, such as when a decision articulates a new standard or rule of law.

12019–2019
People v. Tanner green
cal · 1979
1 sentence

2016(People v. Ansell (2001) 25 Cal.4th 868, 879-880 [ 108 Cal.Rptr.2d 145 , 24 P.3d 1174 ]; Tanner, supra, 24 Cal.3d at p. 519 ; Comment, supra, 12 U.S.F.

12016–2016
Appel v. Beyer green
calappdeptsuper · 1974
1 sentence

2012In Lucero , California’s Department of Transportation (Caltrans), acting pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 104.6, 2 had acquired certain residential properties in the path of future state highway projects and leased one to the defendant tenants on a month-to-month basis. {Lucero, at p. 168.) Answering the tenants’ due process claim, the court concluded the tenants’ property interest was limited to the 30-day notice required by the lease and rejected their contention their tenancies could not be terminated without good cause. {Id. at pp. 172-173.) Citing the general rule that “a lan

12012–2012
Burkholder v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1979
2 sentences

1980The area where Sizemore’s cow’s entrails were found had little proximity and no annexation to any dwelling, and it was neither within a “general enclosure surrounding [a] dwelling” nor was “its use and enjoyment... an adjunct to the domestic economy of [a] family.” Nothing is found in our recent opinion of Burkholder v. Superior Court (1979) 96 Cal.App.3d 421 [ 158 Cal.Rptr. 86 ], tending to impugn the conclusion we have reached.

1980The area where Sizemore’s cow’s entrails were found had little proximity and no annexation to any dwelling, and it was neither within a “general enclosure surrounding [a] dwelling” nor was “its use and enjoyment... an adjunct to the domestic economy of [a] family.” Nothing is found in our recent opinion of Burkholder v. Superior Court (1979) 96 Cal.App.3d 421 [ 158 Cal.Rptr. 86 ], tending to impugn the conclusion we have reached.

11980–1980
In Re WINSHIP green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1971(In re Matter of Winship, 397 U.S. 358 [ 25 L.Ed.2d 368 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 ].) The question is raised as to whether Winship should be given retroactive effect.

1971(In re Matter of Winship, 397 U.S. 358 [ 25 L.Ed.2d 368 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 ].) The question is raised as to whether Winship should be given retroactive effect.

11971–1971
People v. Powell green
cal · 1967
1 sentence

1968(People v. Powell, supra, 67 Cal.2d 32, 53 ; People v. Jacobson, supra, 63 Cal.2d 319, 331 .) The case before us presents just the type of facts for which the rare exception rule has application.

11968–1968
Carnley v. Cochran green
scotus · 1962
2 sentences

1965(Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506 [ 82 S.Ct. 884 , 8 L.Ed.2d 70 ]; People v. Stewart, 62 Cal.2d 571, 581 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 201 , 400 P.2d 97 ].) We do not think we overstate when we suggest that under these rules the admission in evidence of confessions obtained by police questioning in the accusatory stage will be the rare exception rather than the rule.

1965(Carnley v. Cochran, 369 U.S. 506 [ 82 S.Ct. 884 , 8 L.Ed.2d 70 ]; People v. Stewart, 62 Cal.2d 571, 581 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 201 , 400 P.2d 97 ].) We do not think we overstate when we suggest that under these rules the admission in evidence of confessions obtained by police questioning in the accusatory stage will be the rare exception rather than the rule.

11965–1965
Cline v. United States green
ca8 · 1927
2 sentences

1953(People v. Makovsky, 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [ 44 P.2d 536 ]; People v. Lindsey, 91 Cal.App.2d 914, 916 [ 205 P.2d 1114 ]; cf. People v. Gallagher, 107 Cal.App. 425 [ 290 P. 504 ]; Cline v. United States, supra, 20 F.2d 494 .) But this is because one who is willing to peddle narcotics is necessarily a criminal at heart, looking for no inducement to break the law other than the money he expects to receive.

1953(People v. Makovsky, 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [ 44 P.2d 536 ] ; People v. Lindsey, 91 Cal. App.2d 914, 916 [ 205 P.2d 1114 ] ; cf. People v. Gallagher, 107 Cal.App. 425 [ 290 P. 504 ] ; Cline v. United States, supra, 20 F.2d 494 .) But this is because one who is willing to peddle narcotics is necessarily a criminal at heart, looking for no inducement to break the law other than the money he expects to receive.

11953–1953
People v. Gallagher green
calctapp · 1930
2 sentences

1953(People v. Makovsky, 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [ 44 P.2d 536 ]; People v. Lindsey, 91 Cal.App.2d 914, 916 [ 205 P.2d 1114 ]; cf. People v. Gallagher, 107 Cal.App. 425 [ 290 P. 504 ]; Cline v. United States, supra, 20 F.2d 494 .) But this is because one who is willing to peddle narcotics is necessarily a criminal at heart, looking for no inducement to break the law other than the money he expects to receive.

1953(People v. Makovsky, 3 Cal.2d 366, 369 [ 44 P.2d 536 ]; People v. Lindsey, 91 Cal.App.2d 914, 916 [ 205 P.2d 1114 ]; cf. People v. Gallagher, 107 Cal.App. 425 [ 290 P. 504 ]; Cline v. United States, supra, 20 F.2d 494 .) But this is because one who is willing to peddle narcotics is necessarily a criminal at heart, looking for no inducement to break the law other than the money he expects to receive.

11953–1953

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