Law-Guy: Daily Case Summaries

People v. Bermudez (2009) , Cal.App.4th First Dist., Div. Five. Mar. 27, 2009
Def seeks determination of to have arrest records sealed under PC 851.8 approx 3 years after dismissal of action.  Def submits multiple letters confirming job denials, and says he didnt know he would have problem and thats why he delayed.  Some of denials [...]

People v. Superior Court (Maldonado) (2007) , Cal.App.4th [No. B202492. Second Dist., Div. Five. Dec. 4, 2007
Another intellectual sophistry.  Def allegedly molesting daugters for 8 years in early 90’s.  In 2001 - then 16 yr old freaks out watching TV show about priest molests.  She is put in contact with police and soc services - [...]

P v Robinson (2007) , Cal.App.4th [No. C044703. Third Dist. Oct. 26, 2007
  Just prior to end of limitation period on sex offense, DOJ produces DNA profile from crime scene evidence.  DA files John Doe complaint referring to DNA profile, and several months after statute runs-amends Complaint to name Defendant based on database cold hit. [...]