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CASES

Sentences amounting to LWOP in juvenile cases: cruel and unusual punishment

Open and pending question: Do SVPA amendments violate equal protection?

Sixth Amendment confrontation violation when test report is presented without testimony of scientist who performed test


Certificate of probable cause needed for appellate challenge to counsel’s performance at motion to withdraw guilty plea


Application of Apprendi principles to Sex Offender Registration

California Prison Overcrowding

Test for competence to represent oneself is higher than test for competence to stand trial

STATUTES

2011 Criminal Justice Realignment Act (AB 109/117)

Amendments to Penal Code sections 2933 and 4019 providing for additional presentence custody credits for many individuals: retroactivity question in California Supreme Court

Penal Code section 666 amendment: three or more prior theft-related convictions now required to elevate petty theft to felony for many defendants


“New Laws for 2011 for Criminal Law Practitioners”


Tracking pending legislation

RULES

New and amended rules – recent Judicial Council and Supreme Court actions

Guidance on what attorneys can do to help clients take advantage of favorable changes in the law and an analysis of general principles of retroactivity is at Potentially Favorable Changes in the Law.

 


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