This category highlights significant criminal cases that have had a significant impact on criminal defense law or set legal precedents
there have been recent developments and notable cases related to California Antitrust Law. One notable case is the ongoing litigation between the state of California and tech giant Google. In October 2020, the Department of Justice, along with eleven state attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging anticompetitive behavior...
have been several significant cases involving political corruption and white-collar crimes in California. Here are a few notable examples The Leland Yee Scandal (2014) Leland Yee, a former California State Senator, was involved in a corruption scandal that included charges of bribery, money laundering, and arms trafficking. Yee was accused...
Here are some notable cases related to the entertainment industry in California MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. (2005) This case involved file-sharing software Grokster, which allowed users to share copyrighted material. The Supreme Court ruled that companies could be held liable for copyright infringement if their products were used...
there have been several significant cases involving technology or intellectual property disputes in California. Here are a few notable examples Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (2012) This high-profile case involved a patent dispute between Apple and Samsung over smartphone technology. Apple accused Samsung of infringing on its design...
have been several important cases related to immigration and border issues in California that have shaped the state’s policies and practices. These cases have addressed various aspects of immigration law, border enforcement, and the rights of immigrants. Here are some key cases Plyler v. Doe (1982) This landmark case challenged...
Here are some notable cases involving police misconduct or excessive use of force in California Rodney King (1991) The beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers became one of the most infamous cases of police brutality. The incident was captured on video, showing officers repeatedly striking...
there have been several significant cases related to environmental issues in California. Here are a few notable examples People of the State of California v. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) This case revolved around the contamination of groundwater and soil by hexavalent chromium, a toxic chemical, in the town...
has been at the forefront of many landmark civil rights cases throughout history. Here are some notable examples Mendez v. Westminster (1947) This case challenged racial segregation in California’s public schools. The plaintiffs, Mexican-American families, argued that their children were being unlawfully segregated into separate “Mexican schools.” The court ruled...
has seen its fair share of high-profile celebrity trials over the years. These trials have captured the attention of the media and the public, often involving famous individuals facing serious legal charges. Here are a few notable examples O.J. Simpson Trial (1995) Perhaps one of the most infamous celebrity trials...
has been home to several infamous murder cases throughout its history. Here are some of the most well-known cases The Black Dahlia Murder (1947) The murder of Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia, remains one of the most notorious unsolved cases in California’s history. Short’s mutilated body was...