Law-Guy: Daily Case Summaries

People v. Burns (2009) , Cal.App.4th,  Second Dist., Apr. 8, 2009
Def and friend follow victim out of store and down street.  After victim enters building, Def grabs her purse and yanks it from her, also stepping on her tow.  At trial issue is mistaken identity and no request is made for theft from person.  Appeal [...]

People v. Moussabeck (2007) , Cal.App.4th [No. G038038. Fourth Dist., Div. Three. Dec. 7, 2007
Def MD smacks and chokes his 17 yr old daughter.  Younger Daughter does hang up 911. Police respond-Def admits having altercation with Daughter.  Daughter tracked down and has bruises etc.  Def convicted of misd abuse and fel child abuse (jury was [...]

People v. Lacefield (2007) , Cal.App.4th [No. B191217. Second Dist., Div. Eight. Nov. 28, 2007
LAPD rousting bar.  Def walks up and gets into shuffle with LAPD.  Witnesses allege that cops just starting hitting Def with their batons.  DA theory is PC 69 w/force.  Def seeks lesser related misd 148(a)(1).  Trial court refuses lesser.  Appellate court, [...]