People v. Daniel W. (a juvenile)

Feb 10, 2003

OUTCOME: The Court of Appeal affirmed.

Juvenile defendant was convicted of sodomy with a person under the age of 14 years and more than 10 years younger and of committing a lewd and lascivious act on a child under the age of 14, The issue ... on appeal was whether the trial court erred in admitting the hearsay statements of the minor-victim to her physican.

People v. Baker (2002) 98 Cal.App.4th 1217

May 30, 2002

OUTCOME: Affirmance of Conviction

The issue on appeal addressed the difference in proof to find a person guilty of torture as opposed to an attempted murder.

People v. Buttram (2002) 30 Cal.4th 773

Jan 24, 2002

OUTCOME: Reversal

In re Arturo D/People v. Hinger (2002) 27 Cal.4th 60

Jan 01, 2002

OUTCOME: Affirmance of conviction

Case argued before the California Supreme Court. The issue on review concerned the scope of a police officer's search following a routine traffic stop.