Whyte v. Lynch
Petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision ordering petitioner’s removal on the grounds that his Connecticut offense was categorically a crime of violence and thus was… Continue reading about Whyte v. Lynch
US v. Doe
In a habeas corpus case, the district court’s denial of defendant’s 28 U.S.C. section 2255 motion is vacated and remanded where: 1) defendant’s case is not moot because success would… Continue reading about US v. Doe
US v. Analetto
Conviction for knowingly participating in the use of extortionate means to collect or attempt to collect an extension of credit, under 18 U.S.C. section 894, is affirmed over defendant’s challenges… Continue reading about US v. Analetto
Mays v. Clark
In a habeas corpus action challenging petitioner’s conviction for first-degree murder, the district court’s denial of the petition is affirmed where: the California Court of Appeal’s determination that no Miranda… Continue reading about Mays v. Clark
Richey v. Dahne
In a prisoner civil rights action, the court denied defendant’s motion to revoke plaintiff’s in forma pauperis (IFP) status and held that the Prison Litigation Reform Act, 28 U.S.C. section… Continue reading about Richey v. Dahne
US v. Litvak
Conviction for securities fraud, fraud against the United States, and making false statements is reversed and remanded for a new trial where: there was insufficient evidence for a rational jury… Continue reading about US v. Litvak
U.S. v. Gilbert
In a habeas corpus case challenging petitioner’s conviction for production of child pornography and related offenses, the district court’s denial of the 28 U.S.C. section 2255 petition as time barred… Continue reading about U.S. v. Gilbert
People v. Johnson
In a post-trial motion that for disclosure of jurors’ identifying information, the trial court’s denial of the motion without a hearing is reversed were, in deciding whether to hold a… Continue reading about People v. Johnson
People v. Dealba
Conviction of assault with a deadly weapon and spousal battery, with a prior serious conviction finding, is affirmed over challenges to the sufficiency of the evidence where one vehicle striking… Continue reading about People v. Dealba