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
In re K.P.
In an action by a mother challenging the juvenile court’s termination of her parental rights to her children, alleging violations of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), 25 U.S.C. section… Continue reading about In re K.P.
People v. Lexington Nat. Ins. Corp.
In a surety’s appeal of an order of forfeiture on a $20,000 bail bond when a defendant failed to appear at a hearing in his criminal case, the trial court’s… Continue reading about People v. Lexington Nat. Ins. Corp.
US v. Lloyd
Convictions and sentences of five defendants for selling unregistered securities are affirmed in part, reversed in part, vacated in part, and remanded in part where: 1) defendant Keskemety’s sentence improperly… Continue reading about US v. Lloyd
Lyall v. City of Los Angeles
In a 42 U.S.C. section 1983 action arising after a police entry, search, and seizure at a musical event held in an L.A. warehouse, the district court’s judgment for defendants… Continue reading about Lyall v. City of Los Angeles
Sjurset v. Button
In a 42 U.S.C. section 1983 action, arising after Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) officials, with the help of defendant police officers, took plaintiff’s children into protective custody without… Continue reading about Sjurset v. Button