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reasonable cause standard in California

9 California opinions name it 3 courts 1986–2025 1 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Rishgreen
calctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025(See, e.g., People v. Rish, supra, 163 Cal.App.4th at p. 1385 [“This testimony alone, however, is insufficient to show that there was reasonable cause to believe that Rish was suitable for treatment on an 7 outpatient basis.

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People v. Adairgreen
cal · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013If the court finds that this showing of no reasonable cause has been made by the petitioner, then the burden of proof shall shift to the respondent to show that a reasonable cause exists to believe that the petitioner committed the offense for which the arrest was made.” “ ‘ “ ‘Reasonable cause’ ” ’ is a well-established legal standard, ‘ “defined as that state of facts as would lead a man of ordinary care and prudence to believe and conscientiously entertain an honest and strong suspicion that the person is guilty of a crime.” ’ ” (People v. Adair (2003) 29 Cal.4th 895, 904 (Adair).) Thus, to

2013If the court finds that this showing of no reasonable cause has been made by the petitioner, then the burden of proof shall shift to the respondent to show that a reasonable cause exists to believe that the petitioner committed the offense for which the arrest was made.” “ ‘ “ ‘Reasonable cause’ ” ’ is a well-established legal standard, ‘ “defined as that state of facts as would lead a man of ordinary care and prudence to believe and conscientiously entertain an honest and strong suspicion that the person is guilty of a crime.” ’ ” (People v. Adair (2003) 29 Cal.4th 895, 904 (Adair).) Thus, to

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Matthews green
calctapp · 1992
2 sentences

2013If the court finds that this showing of no reasonable cause has been made by the petitioner, then the burden of proof shall shift to the respondent to show that a reasonable cause exists to believe that the petitioner committed the offense for which the arrest was made.” “ ‘ “ ‘Reasonable cause’ ” ’ is a well-established legal standard, ‘ “defined as that state of facts as would lead a man of ordinary care and prudence to believe and conscientiously entertain an honest and strong suspicion that the person is guilty of a crime.” ’ ” (People v. Adair (2003) 29 Cal.4th 895, 904 (Adair).) Thus, to

2001Supp. 9, 234 Cal.Rptr. 590 .) In People v. Matthews, supra, 7 Cal. App.4th 1052 , 9 Cal.Rptr.2d 348 , the Court of Appeal did not set forth the standard of review that was applied, but it is clear that the court conducted an independent review of the facts of the case in order to ascertain whether or not the trial court had abused its discretion in granting a petition pursuant to section 851.8, by reference to the standard set forth in subsection (b).

22001–2013
People v. Gregerson green
calctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2013He explained, “I have read [People v. Gregerson (2011) 202 Cal.App.4th 306 (Gregerson)], and all along it was my impression that this was a reasonable cause standard, fairly low standard, to obtain outpatient treatment. [¶] [Appellant] must raise a strong suspicion in a person of ordinary prudence that outpatient treatment would be safe and effective.

2013(Gregerson, supra, 202 Cal.App.4th at p. 320 .) “Accordingly, if the court grants outpatient treatment, its order will be affirmed if substantial evidence shows reasonable cause existed to believe outpatient treatment would be safe and effective.

22013–2013
Sgro v. United States green
scotus · 1932
1 sentence

2016(See Sgro v. United States (1932) 287 U.S. 206 ; Alexander v. Superior Court (1973) 9 Cal.3d 387 ; People v. Hulland (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1646 ; Hemler v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 430 .) The reasonable cause analysis requires a consideration of the particular facts known to the officer, and the holdings in those decisions are not applicable here.

12016–2016
Hemler v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1975
1 sentence

2016(See Sgro v. United States (1932) 287 U.S. 206 ; Alexander v. Superior Court (1973) 9 Cal.3d 387 ; People v. Hulland (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1646 ; Hemler v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 430 .) The reasonable cause analysis requires a consideration of the particular facts known to the officer, and the holdings in those decisions are not applicable here.

12016–2016
People v. Hulland green
calctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2016(See Sgro v. United States (1932) 287 U.S. 206 ; Alexander v. Superior Court (1973) 9 Cal.3d 387 ; People v. Hulland (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1646 ; Hemler v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 430 .) The reasonable cause analysis requires a consideration of the particular facts known to the officer, and the holdings in those decisions are not applicable here.

12016–2016
Kobzoff v. Los Angeles County Harbor/UCLA Medical Center green
cal · 1998
1 sentence

2016(Kobzoff, supra, 19 Cal.4th at p. 857 .) And to be considered facts, assertions must be supported by evidence.

12016–2016
Alexander v. Superior Court green
cal · 1973
1 sentence

2016(See Sgro v. United States (1932) 287 U.S. 206 ; Alexander v. Superior Court (1973) 9 Cal.3d 387 ; People v. Hulland (2003) 110 Cal.App.4th 1646 ; Hemler v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 430 .) The reasonable cause analysis requires a consideration of the particular facts known to the officer, and the holdings in those decisions are not applicable here.

12016–2016
People v. Medlin green
calctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2013He . . . must establish ‘ “that there was no reasonable cause to arrest him in the first place.” ’ ” (People v. Medlin (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 1092, 1102 .) Petitioners must “ ‘show that the state should never have subjected them to the compulsion of the criminal law—because no objective factors justified official action . . . .’ ” (Adair, supra, 29 Cal.4th at p. 909 .) “In sum, the record must exonerate, not merely raise a substantial question as to guilt.” (Ibid.) Section 851.8 therefore “precludes a finding of factual innocence if any reasonable cause exists to believe the [petitioner] commi

2013He . . . must establish ‘ “that there was no reasonable cause to arrest him in the first place.” ’ ” (People v. Medlin (2009) 178 Cal.App.4th 1092, 1102 .) Petitioners must “ ‘show that the state should never have subjected them to the compulsion of the criminal law—because no objective factors justified official action . . . .’ ” (Adair, supra, 29 Cal.4th at p. 909 .) “In sum, the record must exonerate, not merely raise a substantial question as to guilt.” (Ibid.) Section 851.8 therefore “precludes a finding of factual innocence if any reasonable cause exists to believe the [petitioner] commi

12013–2013
People v. Pogre green
calappdeptsuper · 1986
1 sentence

2001Supp. 9, 234 Cal.Rptr. 590 .) In People v. Matthews, supra, 7 Cal. App.4th 1052 , 9 Cal.Rptr.2d 348 , the Court of Appeal did not set forth the standard of review that was applied, but it is clear that the court conducted an independent review of the facts of the case in order to ascertain whether or not the trial court had abused its discretion in granting a petition pursuant to section 851.8, by reference to the standard set forth in subsection (b).

12001–2001
Diversified Realty Group, Inc. v. Davis green
illappct · 1993
2 sentences

1995(See, e.g., Diversified Realty Group v. Davis (1993) 257 Ill.App.3d 417 [ 195 Ill.Dec. 617 , 628 N.E.2d 1081 ].) The stipulated facts establish that Respondent is an agency that receives federal funding.

1995(See, e.g., Diversified Realty Group v. Davis (1993) 257 Ill.App.3d 417 [ 195 Ill.Dec. 617 , 628 N.E.2d 1081 ].) The stipulated facts establish that Respondent is an agency that receives federal funding.

11995–1995
Seaman's Direct Buying Service, Inc. v. Standard Oil Co. green
cal · 1984
1 sentence

1986As discussed above, an appellate court may reverse for instructional error only if it is reasonably probable that a different result would have occurred in the absence of the error. ( Seaman's Direct Buying Service, Inc. v. Standard Oil Co., supra, 36 Cal.3d at p. 770 .) Reviewing this record in light of the factors set forth above, it does not appear that the jury would have ruled in Oakland's favor had it been properly instructed.

11986–1986

Where else courts name it

NY 188 (1973–2026) CA 9 (1986–2025) IA 8 (1991–2014) MT 6 (1997–2022) LA 5 (1989–2011) MN 5 (1988–2014) ME 5 (2011–2020) ID 4 (1979–2022) WI 3 (1986–2011) CT 3 (2017–2024) NM 3 (2002–2010) WA 2 (2018–2023) UT 2 (1998–2001)

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