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People v. Lawson

California Court of Appeal

Decided February 18, 1987No. F005383PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

WOOLPERT, Acting P. J.

—Defendant became involved in the sale of accounts receivable. In doing so, he allegedly violated several provisions of the Corporations Code. He appeals the judgment following his multiple count conviction for violation of sections 25110/255.40 (sale of unqualified securities), and sections 25401/25540 (making untrue statements in the sale of securities). The issues on appeal have a broad application in criminal law:(1) When, if at all, may the trial court instruct the jury that an element of the crime charged is established as a matter of law?(2) Assuming the…

2Cases cited31 opinions

  1. Chapman v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
  2. In Re WINSHIPSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
  3. Duncan v. LouisianaSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  4. Sandstrom v. MontanaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  5. Rose v. ClarkSupreme Court of the United States · 1986

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. People v. YarbroughCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2008
  2. People v. RunnionCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1994
  3. People v. NavaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1989
  4. People v. ConsuegraCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1994
  5. People v. JarrellCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1987

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