Law-Guy: Daily Case Summaries

People v. Guess (2007) , Cal.App.4th [No. H029808. Sixth Dist. Dec. 21, 2007
Def convicted of aiding unlawful acts on minor.  Def apparently involved as pimp in  prostitution with young girls.  Following his arrest, he declines time waiver and 2 days prior to PX is given tapes of witness interviews.  Def moves for continuance and it is [...]

People v. Abrams (2007) , Cal.App.4th [No. B194835. Second Dist., Div. Eight. Dec. 21, 2007
At VOP hearing, probation officer allowed to testify that other probation officer made entries in file indicating Def failed to report in person and failed to make payments.  On appeal - court discusses hearsay admissibility at length - concludes that probation [...]