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constitutionally adequate defense in California

11 California opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2020 0 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Reevesgreen
cal · 1966 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970(See People v. Reeves (1966) 64 Cal.2d 766, 772-775 [ 51 Cal.Rptr. 691 , 415 P.2d 35 [; People v. Robillard (1960) 55 Cal.2d 88, 96-98 [ 10 Cal.Rptr. 167 , 358 P.2d 295 , 83 A.L.R.2d 1086 ]; People v. Glover (1967) 257 Cal.App.2d 502, 507-509 [ 65 Cal.Rptr. 219 ].) When, however, the knowledge necessary to an informed tactical or strategic decision is absent because of counsel’s ineptitude or lack of industry, no such ground of justification is possible.

1970(See People v. Reeves (1966) 64 Cal.2d 766, 772-775 [ 51 Cal.Rptr. 691 , 415 P.2d 35 [; People v. Robillard (1960) 55 Cal.2d 88, 96-98 [ 10 Cal.Rptr. 167 , 358 P.2d 295 , 83 A.L.R.2d 1086 ]; People v. Glover (1967) 257 Cal.App.2d 502, 507-509 [ 65 Cal.Rptr. 219 ].) When, however, the knowledge necessary to an informed tactical or strategic decision is absent because of counsel’s ineptitude or lack of industry, no such ground of justification is possible.

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People v. Robillardgreen
cal · 1960 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970(See People v. Reeves (1966) 64 Cal.2d 766, 772-775 [ 51 Cal.Rptr. 691 , 415 P.2d 35 [; People v. Robillard (1960) 55 Cal.2d 88, 96-98 [ 10 Cal.Rptr. 167 , 358 P.2d 295 , 83 A.L.R.2d 1086 ]; People v. Glover (1967) 257 Cal.App.2d 502, 507-509 [ 65 Cal.Rptr. 219 ].) When, however, the knowledge necessary to an informed tactical or strategic decision is absent because of counsel’s ineptitude or lack of industry, no such ground of justification is possible.

1970(See People v. Reeves (1966) 64 Cal.2d 766, 772-775 [ 51 Cal.Rptr. 691 , 415 P.2d 35 [; People v. Robillard (1960) 55 Cal.2d 88, 96-98 [ 10 Cal.Rptr. 167 , 358 P.2d 295 , 83 A.L.R.2d 1086 ]; People v. Glover (1967) 257 Cal.App.2d 502, 507-509 [ 65 Cal.Rptr. 219 ].) When, however, the knowledge necessary to an informed tactical or strategic decision is absent because of counsel’s ineptitude or lack of industry, no such ground of justification is possible.

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People v. Glovergreen
calctapp · 1967 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970(See People v. Reeves (1966) 64 Cal.2d 766, 772-775 [ 51 Cal.Rptr. 691 , 415 P.2d 35 [; People v. Robillard (1960) 55 Cal.2d 88, 96-98 [ 10 Cal.Rptr. 167 , 358 P.2d 295 , 83 A.L.R.2d 1086 ]; People v. Glover (1967) 257 Cal.App.2d 502, 507-509 [ 65 Cal.Rptr. 219 ].) When, however, the knowledge necessary to an informed tactical or strategic decision is absent because of counsel’s ineptitude or lack of industry, no such ground of justification is possible.

1970(See People v. Reeves (1966) 64 Cal.2d 766, 772-775 [ 51 Cal.Rptr. 691 , 415 P.2d 35 [; People v. Robillard (1960) 55 Cal.2d 88, 96-98 [ 10 Cal.Rptr. 167 , 358 P.2d 295 , 83 A.L.R.2d 1086 ]; People v. Glover (1967) 257 Cal.App.2d 502, 507-509 [ 65 Cal.Rptr. 219 ].) When, however, the knowledge necessary to an informed tactical or strategic decision is absent because of counsel’s ineptitude or lack of industry, no such ground of justification is possible.

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In Re GAULTgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1969–1969
2 sentences

1969Implicit in this point is a major premise that the right to counsel in juvenile proceedings, recognized in In re Gault 387 U.S. 1, 34-42 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 550-554 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ], must be retroactively applied. 3.

1969Implicit in this point is a major premise that the right to counsel in juvenile proceedings, recognized in In re Gault 387 U.S. 1, 34-42 [ 18 L.Ed.2d 527, 550-554 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ], must be retroactively applied. 3.

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People v. Wrestgreen
cal · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017The Attorney General's argument finds some support in our statement in Wrest , supra , 3 Cal.4th 1088 , 13 Cal.Rptr.2d 511 , 839 P.2d 1020 , that Memro "simply requires that a valid waiver of the jury-trial right on a special circumstance actually cover the special circumstance." ( Wrest , at p. 1105, 13 Cal.Rptr.2d 511 , 839 P.2d 1020 .) Arguably, our conclusion that the trial court secured a constitutionally adequate waiver of a jury trial concerning the special circumstance allegation could be equated with a determination that defendant's waiver covered the charge, in the sense that it enco

2017The Attorney General's argument finds some support in our statement in Wrest , supra , 3 Cal.4th 1088 , 13 Cal.Rptr.2d 511 , 839 P.2d 1020 , that Memro "simply requires that a valid waiver of the jury-trial right on a special circumstance actually cover the special circumstance." ( Wrest , at p. 1105, 13 Cal.Rptr.2d 511 , 839 P.2d 1020 .) Arguably, our conclusion that the trial court secured a constitutionally adequate waiver of a jury trial concerning the special circumstance allegation could be equated with a determination that defendant's waiver covered the charge, in the sense that it enco

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People v. Williamsgreen
calctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Because the question of whether defendant’s sentence amounted to cruel or unusual punishment is a question of law (see People v. Williams (1986) 180 Cal.App.3d 922, 926 [ 225 Cal.Rptr. 842 ]), we can “apply[] the correct standard” just as well as the trial court could.

2009Because the question of whether defendant’s sentence amounted to cruel or unusual punishment is a question of law (see People v. Williams (1986) 180 Cal.App.3d 922, 926 [ 225 Cal.Rptr. 842 ]), we can “apply[] the correct standard” just as well as the trial court could.

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Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center v. State Department of Mental Healthgreen
calctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008(Sinaiko v. Superior Court, supra, 122 Cal.App.4th at p. 1142 ; Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center v. State Dept. of Mental Health (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 129, 140 [ 110 Cal.Rptr.2d 101 ].) *716 V Board’s Jurisdiction on Remand MHC claims the Board lacks authority to apply judicial doctrines to determine the nature of the tenancies or decide whether tenants relied on oral representations about the leases.

2008(Sinaiko v. Superior Court, supra, 122 Cal.App.4th at p. 1142 ; Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center v. State Dept. of Mental Health (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 129, 140 [ 110 Cal.Rptr.2d 101 ].) *716 V Board’s Jurisdiction on Remand MHC claims the Board lacks authority to apply judicial doctrines to determine the nature of the tenancies or decide whether tenants relied on oral representations about the leases.

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In Re Saundersgreen
cal · 1970 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977A petition for a rehearing was denied October 27, 1977, and appellant’s petition for a hearing by the Supreme Court was denied January 5, 1978. 1 In a footnote it is stated: “Cases involving a failure to make those careful factual and legal inquiries and investigations necessary to a constitutionally adequate defense are to be distinguished, of course, from cases wherein counsel, having made such inquiries .and investigations, makes tactical or strategic decisions — whether wise ■ or unwise when viewed with the benefit of hindsight — which cause him not to utilize the fruits of his labors. [Ci

1977A petition for a rehearing was denied October 27, 1977, and appellant’s petition for a hearing by the Supreme Court was denied January 5, 1978. 1 In a footnote it is stated: “Cases involving a failure to make those careful factual and legal inquiries and investigations necessary to a constitutionally adequate defense are to be distinguished, of course, from cases wherein counsel, having made such inquiries .and investigations, makes tactical or strategic decisions — whether wise ■ or unwise when viewed with the benefit of hindsight — which cause him not to utilize the fruits of his labors. [Ci

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Gouled v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1921 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970Of course where an entry obtained by trickery brings officers into a room where they have no right to be and they then observe contraband in plain sight or conduct a search (People v. Reeves, 61 Cal.2d 268, 273 [ 38 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 391 P.2d 393 ]; People v. Miller, 248 Cal.App.2d 731, 736-740 [ 56 Cal.Rptr. 865 ]; cf. Gouled v. United States, 255 U.S. 298, 304-306 [ 65 L.Ed. 647, 650-651 , 41 S.Ct. 261 ]) the seizure of whatever is seen or found is the immediate product of the ruse, Nothing of the kind can be said in the case at bar, at least as a matter of law on a motion to set aside the infor

1970Of course where an entry obtained by trickery brings officers into a room where they have no right to be and they then observe contraband in plain sight or conduct a search (People v. Reeves, 61 Cal.2d 268, 273 [ 38 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 391 P.2d 393 ]; People v. Miller, 248 Cal.App.2d 731, 736-740 [ 56 Cal.Rptr. 865 ]; cf. Gouled v. United States, 255 U.S. 298, 304-306 [ 65 L.Ed. 647, 650-651 , 41 S.Ct. 261 ]) the seizure of whatever is seen or found is the immediate product of the ruse, Nothing of the kind can be said in the case at bar, at least as a matter of law on a motion to set aside the infor

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People v. Reevesgreen
cal · 1964 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970Of course where an entry obtained by trickery brings officers into a room where they have no right to be and they then observe contraband in plain sight or conduct a search (People v. Reeves, 61 Cal.2d 268, 273 [ 38 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 391 P.2d 393 ]; People v. Miller, 248 Cal.App.2d 731, 736-740 [ 56 Cal.Rptr. 865 ]; cf. Gouled v. United States, 255 U.S. 298, 304-306 [ 65 L.Ed. 647, 650-651 , 41 S.Ct. 261 ]) the seizure of whatever is seen or found is the immediate product of the ruse, Nothing of the kind can be said in the case at bar, at least as a matter of law on a motion to set aside the infor

1970Of course where an entry obtained by trickery brings officers into a room where they have no right to be and they then observe contraband in plain sight or conduct a search (People v. Reeves, 61 Cal.2d 268, 273 [ 38 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 391 P.2d 393 ]; People v. Miller, 248 Cal.App.2d 731, 736-740 [ 56 Cal.Rptr. 865 ]; cf. Gouled v. United States, 255 U.S. 298, 304-306 [ 65 L.Ed. 647, 650-651 , 41 S.Ct. 261 ]) the seizure of whatever is seen or found is the immediate product of the ruse, Nothing of the kind can be said in the case at bar, at least as a matter of law on a motion to set aside the infor

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People v. Millergreen
calctapp · 1967 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
2 sentences

1970Of course where an entry obtained by trickery brings officers into a room where they have no right to be and they then observe contraband in plain sight or conduct a search (People v. Reeves, 61 Cal.2d 268, 273 [ 38 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 391 P.2d 393 ]; People v. Miller, 248 Cal.App.2d 731, 736-740 [ 56 Cal.Rptr. 865 ]; cf. Gouled v. United States, 255 U.S. 298, 304-306 [ 65 L.Ed. 647, 650-651 , 41 S.Ct. 261 ]) the seizure of whatever is seen or found is the immediate product of the ruse, Nothing of the kind can be said in the case at bar, at least as a matter of law on a motion to set aside the infor

1970Of course where an entry obtained by trickery brings officers into a room where they have no right to be and they then observe contraband in plain sight or conduct a search (People v. Reeves, 61 Cal.2d 268, 273 [ 38 Cal.Rptr. 1 , 391 P.2d 393 ]; People v. Miller, 248 Cal.App.2d 731, 736-740 [ 56 Cal.Rptr. 865 ]; cf. Gouled v. United States, 255 U.S. 298, 304-306 [ 65 L.Ed. 647, 650-651 , 41 S.Ct. 261 ]) the seizure of whatever is seen or found is the immediate product of the ruse, Nothing of the kind can be said in the case at bar, at least as a matter of law on a motion to set aside the infor

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Dueñas green
calctapp5d · 2019
1 sentence

2020(Dueñas, supra, 30 Cal.App.5th at p. 1164 .) Relying on Dueñas, Alvarado contends that the court here did not conduct a constitutionally adequate hearing into his ability to pay.

12020–2020
Sinaiko v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2008(Sinaiko v. Superior Court, supra, 122 Cal.App.4th at p. 1142 ; Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center v. State Dept. of Mental Health (2001) 91 Cal.App.4th 129, 140 [ 110 Cal.Rptr.2d 101 ].) *716 V Board’s Jurisdiction on Remand MHC claims the Board lacks authority to apply judicial doctrines to determine the nature of the tenancies or decide whether tenants relied on oral representations about the leases.

12008–2008
Wong v. Regents of University of California green
calctapp · 1971
1 sentence

1977Only those applicants who show promise of success and fitness will be admitted . .. and only those who continue to demonstrate a satisfactory level of scholastic competence and fitness shall be eligible to continue in such curricula.” (Italics added.) This regulation was effective on July 26, 1974; we have been unable to discover the nature, if any, of the regulation which preceded it, but note that such general descriptions of an applicable standard have been found constitutionally adequate. ( Wong, supra, 15 Cal.App.3d 823, at p. 832 .) As we have indicated, petitioner seeks to demonstrate t

11977–1977
In Re Williams green
cal · 1969
1 sentence

1970(See People v. Reeves (1966) 64 Cal.2d 766, 772-775 [ 51 Cal. Rptr. 691 , 415 P.2d 35 ]; People v. Robillard (1960) 55 Cal.2d 88, 96-98 [ 10 Cal. Rptr. 167 , 358 P.2d 295 , 83 A.L.R.2d 1086 ]; People v. Glover (1967) 257 Cal. App.2d 502, 507-509 [ 65 Cal. Rptr. 219 ].) When, however, the knowledge necessary to an informed tactical or strategic decision is absent because of counsel's ineptitude or lack of industry, no such ground of justification is possible. ( In re Williams, supra, 1 Cal.3d 168, 177 .) [8] As we have indicated above (see text accompanying fn. 6, ante ), the matter here sought

11970–1970

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 187 (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

CA 11 (1969–2020) TN 6 (2000–2026) IL 4 (1978–2024) OH 3 (1988–2021) NY 3 (2006–2015) PA 3 (2016–2023) TX 3 (2003–2008) AZ 2 (1978–1999) NV 2 (2017–2017) DE 2 (2001–2015)

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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