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possession claim in California

11 California opinions name it 2 courts 1866–2012 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Bennettgreen
cal · 2009 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011In People v. Bennett (2009) 45 Cal.4th 577, 592 [ 88 Cal.Rptr.3d 131 , 199 P.3d 535 ], the defendant contended that the “prosecutor committed misconduct during the guilt phase of the trial when, in the course of examining a prosecution witness, she implied defendant could, and should, have had the DNA evidence retested.

2011In People v. Bennett (2009) 45 Cal.4th 577, 592 [ 88 Cal.Rptr.3d 131 , 199 P.3d 535 ], the defendant contended that the “prosecutor committed misconduct during the guilt phase of the trial when, in the course of examining a prosecution witness, she implied defendant could, and should, have had the DNA evidence retested.

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People v. Graygreen
calctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007(See People v. Hamilton, supra, 40 Cal.App.4th at p. 1142 [“Because carjacking is very closely related to robbery, the cases dealing with robberies are significant in directing our *1370 interpretation of section 215”].) For example, in People v. Gray (1998) 66 Cal.App.4th 973, 984 [ 78 Cal.Rptr.2d 191 ], the court specifically “tum[ed] for guidance to cases involving the crime of robbery” to evaluate the possession requirement in section 215, broadly defining the term to include the exercise of dominion or control.

2007(See People v. Hamilton, supra, 40 Cal.App.4th at p. 1142 [“Because carjacking is very closely related to robbery, the cases dealing with robberies are significant in directing our *1370 interpretation of section 215”].) For example, in People v. Gray (1998) 66 Cal.App.4th 973, 984 [ 78 Cal.Rptr.2d 191 ], the court specifically “tum[ed] for guidance to cases involving the crime of robbery” to evaluate the possession requirement in section 215, broadly defining the term to include the exercise of dominion or control.

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People v. Hamiltongreen
calctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007(See People v. Hamilton, supra, 40 Cal.App.4th at p. 1142 [“Because carjacking is very closely related to robbery, the cases dealing with robberies are significant in directing our *1370 interpretation of section 215”].) For example, in People v. Gray (1998) 66 Cal.App.4th 973, 984 [ 78 Cal.Rptr.2d 191 ], the court specifically “tum[ed] for guidance to cases involving the crime of robbery” to evaluate the possession requirement in section 215, broadly defining the term to include the exercise of dominion or control.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Belk v. Meagher green
scotus · 1881
2 sentences

1923His right of possession will continue until he has in fact abandoned it, or has forfeited it by failure to do the requisite amount of work within the prescribed time (Belk v. Meagher, 104 U. S. 279 [ 26 L.

1923His right of possession will continue until he has in fact abandoned it, or has forfeited it by failure to do the requisite amount of work within the prescribed time (Belk v. Meagher, 104 U. S. 279 [ 26 L.

31897–1923
People v. Manfredi green
calctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2012(Id. at p. 403.) Applying these two principles to the possession of child pornography, the Court of Appeal concluded the Hertzig defendant’s possession of multiple child pornography videos on his laptop computer constituted a single act of possession in violation of section 311.11(a), stating it (the appellate court) was “not at liberty to fragment a single crime into more than one offense.” ( 156 Cal.App.4th at p. 403 .) In reaching this conclusion, however, the Hertzig court also explained that “[t]he act proscribed by section 311.11 is the act of possessing child pornography, not the act of

12012–2012
People v. HERTZIG green
calctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2012(Id. at p. 403.) Applying these two principles to the possession of child pornography, the Court of Appeal concluded the Hertzig defendant’s possession of multiple child pornography videos on his laptop computer constituted a single act of possession in violation of section 311.11(a), stating it (the appellate court) was “not at liberty to fragment a single crime into more than one offense.” ( 156 Cal.App.4th at p. 403 .) In reaching this conclusion, however, the Hertzig court also explained that “[t]he act proscribed by section 311.11 is the act of possessing child pornography, not the act of

2012(Id. at p. 403.) Applying these two principles to the possession of child pornography, the Court of Appeal concluded the Hertzig defendant’s possession of multiple child pornography videos on his laptop computer constituted a single act of possession in violation of section 311.11(a), stating it (the appellate court) was “not at liberty to fragment a single crime into more than one offense.” ( 156 Cal.App.4th at p. 403 .) In reaching this conclusion, however, the Hertzig court also explained that “[t]he act proscribed by section 311.11 is the act of possessing child pornography, not the act of

12012–2012
Freeman v. County of Fresno green
calctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1989However, in Freeman v. County of Fresno, supra, 126 Cal.App.3d 459 , this court concluded “[t]he requirement that the use must be exclusive means that it must not be one shared by the general public . . . .” (Id. at pp. 463-464.) Since the special rights of access to public rights-of-way authorized by the franchises are not shared with the general public, the exclusive possession requirement is satisfied.

11989–1989
People v. Mooney green
calctapp · 1983
1 sentence

1984(See, People v. Carmen, supra, 773 .)” (People v. Mooney, supra, 145 Cal.App.3d 502, 506 .) Without the alternative possession instruction, the jury was bound to find guilt of possession for sale even if they believed that David did not intend to sell heroin but believed he merely possessed it.

11984–1984
Harris v. Kellogg green
cal · 1897
1 sentence

1909His right of possession will continue until he has in fact abandoned it, or has forfeited it by failure to do the requisite amount of work within the prescribed time.” (Harris v. Kellogg, 117 Cal. 488 , [ 49 Pac. 708 ] ; Belk v. Meagher, 104 U. S. 279 .) This finding, however, is attacked upon the ground that the evidence is insufficient to sustain it.

11909–1909
Haws v. Victoria Copper Mining Co. green
scotus · 1895
1 sentence

1898Co., 160 U. S. 303 : “The possession under a claim established according to law is fully recognized by the acts of Congress, and the patent adds little to the security of the party in the eontinuoiis possession of a mine he has discovered or bought.” In Plummer v. Brown, 70 Cal. 546 , this court said: “To entitle the alleged owner, however, to such equitable relief he must show that he occupies such a status as entitles him to control the legal title.” This court in Robinson v. Forrest, 29 Cal. 320 , has declared in express terms what must be the status of a party who seeks the character of re

11898–1898
People v. Frisbie neutral
· 1866
2 sentences

1869It was held in People v. Shearer, 30 Cal. 656 , People v. Frisbie, 31 Cal. 146 , and People v. Cohen, 31 Cal. 210 , that the possession of and claim to public land was property, and, as such, was taxable to the claimant, without violation of the Act admitting the State into the Union.

1869It was held in People v. Shearer, 30 Cal. 656 , People v. Frisbie, 31 Cal. 146 , and People v. Cohen, 31 Cal. 210 , that the possession of and claim to public land was property, and, as such, was taxable to the claimant, without violation of the Act admitting the State into the Union.

11869–1869
People v. Cohen neutral
cal · 1866
2 sentences

1869It was held in People v. Shearer, 30 Cal. 656 , People v. Frisbie, 31 Cal. 146 , and People v. Cohen, 31 Cal. 210 , that the possession of and claim to public land was property, and, as such, was taxable to the claimant, without violation of the Act admitting the State into the Union.

1869It was held in People v. Shearer, 30 Cal. 656 , People v. Frisbie, 31 Cal. 146 , and People v. Cohen, 31 Cal. 210 , that the possession of and claim to public land was property, and, as such, was taxable to the claimant, without violation of the Act admitting the State into the Union.

11869–1869
People v. Gerke neutral
cal · 1868
1 sentence

1869The appellant’s position, that the property is not taxable, because property of that character is exempted from taxation by the General Revenue Act, is answered by People v. McCreery, 34 Cal. 433 , and People v. Gerke, 35 Cal. 677 , and it is unnecessary to repeat the argument here.

11869–1869
State v. Moore green
cal · 1859
1 sentence

1866In the State v. Moore, 12 Cal. 56 , it is held that the possessory right in a mining claim is subject to taxation, and that such possession is not within the provision of the Act admitting California into the Union, which provides that the State of California “ shall never lay any tax or assessment of any description whatever upon the public domain of the United States.” If that case was correctly decided it must govern this, for there can be no distinction taken between the possession of a mining claim upon the pub.lic lands, and the possession of a claim for agricultural purposes.

11866–1866

Where else courts name it

NC 64 (1908–2026) PA 36 (1924–2025) IL 26 (1887–2026) TX 24 (1892–2019) MS 21 (1950–2023) AL 19 (1849–2026) TN 19 (1969–2024) NY 18 (1827–2021) OH 18 (2002–2026) MO 14 (1891–2021) CA 11 (1866–2012) VA 9 (1918–2026) OR 8 (1899–2025) AZ 8 (1987–2020) IN 7 (1924–2026) IA 7 (1907–2025) NM 7 (2003–2022) GA 6 (1904–2022) CO 6 (1979–2017) MN 6 (1906–2024) WI 5 (1883–2023) KS 5 (1914–2020) VT 5 (1847–2004) MI 5 (1917–2023) AR 5 (1909–2024) KY 5 (1840–2020) FL 5 (1981–2004) DC 5 (1967–2023) HI 5 (1917–2017) LA 4 (1948–2006) WA 4 (1944–2014) MD 4 (1902–2011) MT 4 (1897–1987) WV 3 (1922–1989) AK 2 (1992–1994) CT 2 (1985–1987) NJ 2 (1962–1983) MA 2 (1813–1884) ME 2 (1983–2022) OK 2 (1921–1988) UT 2 (1959–2024)

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