An unemancipated minor can sustain a negligence action against a parent. Darden, 477 U.S. at 181 (quoting Donnelly,416 U.S. 637, 643, 94 S.Ct. In order to determine whether misconduct occurred, it is necessary to examine the entire proceedings and place the prosecutor's conduct in context. Sign up for our free summaries and get the latest delivered directly to you. See Griffin v. Lewis, Civ. She then saw four or five people wearing bandanas enter the bedroom through the window. See e.g., 6RT 1688-93 (gang expert opined petitioner was a member of the 29th Street Crips); 6RT 1694-95 (gang expert opined defendant Jordan Kidd was a member of the Valley High Crips); 6 RT 1697-98 (gang expert opined defendant Kimberly Knorr was an associate of the 29th Street Crips); 6 RT 1701-05 (gang expert opined defendant Zachary Tyler was a member of the 29th Street Crips). From this evidence alone, a reasonable jury could infer defendants agreed to kill Doe before they ever left the home of A.S. The Court of Appeal identified the elements of the crime of conspiracy to commit murder and explained how circumstantial evidence, including common gang membership, the conduct of the defendants, the nature of the act done, the relationship of the parties and the interests of the alleged conspirators, could be used to prove an agreement or unlawful design. It also requires proof of an overt act committed by one or more of the conspirators in furtherance of the object of the agreement. The Supreme Court has set forth the operative standard for federal habeas review of state court decisions under AEDPA as follows: "For purposes of 2254(d)(1), `an unreasonable application of federal law is different from an incorrect application of federal law.'" could have supported[] the state court's decision; and then it must ask whether it is possible fairminded jurists could disagree that those arguments or theories are inconsistent with the holding in a prior decision of this Court." Griffin wanted to appeal his conviction and petitioned the trial court on grounds of indigence for a free copy of the trial court record. Yes. "[P]rosecutors may strike `hard blows,' based upon the testimony and its inferences, although they may not, of course, employ argument which could fairly be characterized as foul or unfair." 602 (2005), (citing Estelle v. McGuire,502 U.S. 62, 67-68, 112 S.Ct. Ms. Doe also reported to Detective Nutley that petitioner was opposed to hurting or killing Ms. Doe. ." This happened in the conspiracy trials of Dr. Benjamin Spock, the Chicago Eight, and others involving radical politics during the 1960s. Griffin was placed on probation and, as a probationer, subjected to the rules and regulations of the Wisconsin State Department of Health and Social Services (department). Facts. App. They can't say that. "Clearly established" law is law that has been "squarely addressed" by the United States Supreme Court. He was also convicted of active participation in a criminal street gang. Dissent. They pointed guns at her and told her not to say anything. (ECF No. United States District Court, E.D. Jackson established a two-step inquiry for considering a challenge to a conviction based on sufficiency of the evidence. 3d 288, 294 [126 Cal. Under former section 200 of the Civil Code (repealed by the enactment of the Uniform Parentage Act) the mother of a minor child born out of wedlock has the right to the minor's custody to the exclusion of the natural father. Petitioner also asserts that the prosecutor improperly shifted the burden of proof to the defendants in the following statements: 9 RT 2460. . Doe heard the names Smash and Five mentioned and saw the intruders put clothes and a stereo inside a sheet which they later took with them. Tyler claimed he waited in the car while Knorr went inside and that Doe came out with Knorr and departed with them voluntarily. Petitioner sets forth the Penal Code sections of the crimes for which he was convicted, but has not provided the date of his conviction. Those states have refined mens rea to include only purposeful conductthat is, a specific intent to carry out the objective of the agreement or combination. The total sentence imposed on Griffin was 19 years 8 months, plus 65 years to life. The three claims raised in the 2011 federal petition are different than the claims raised here. She testified that she looked back toward the car and saw two men pointing their guns at her. (Bookstein v. Bookstein, 7 Cal. It makes no sense to interpret "unreasonable" in 2254(d)(2) in a manner different from that same word as it appears in 2254(d)(1) i.e., the factual error must be so apparent that "fairminded jurists" examining the same record could not abide by the state court factual determination. (Estate of Taylor, 6 Cal. Griffith entered into agreement with the family support division of the district attorney's office providing for the support of the yet unborn child. While this opinion can come across as complex, it simply stands for the assertion that one cannot be compelled to incriminate themselves, either by being forced to testify, or by having their own silence construed against them. (Civ. Code, 661. Accordingly, leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. Upon careful consideration of the record and the applicable law, the undersigned will recommend that petitioner's application for habeas corpus relief be denied. 2005). Later that evening, Doe was again placed in the white Buick and departed with Tyler, Kidd, Griffin, and Knorr. App. Her gang name was Lady Five.. at 2448. James Gibson (James) was the minor son of Robert Gibson (Robert). The Model Penal Code has adopted the overt act requirement (acts in furtherance of the act of agreement), and about half the states are following that lead. On October 21, 2013, Griffin filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus in the Sacramento Superior Court, which was denied on November 14, 2013. He contends the prosecutor committed misconduct by improperly attacking defense counsel and the role of the defense attorneys, shifting the burden of proof to the defense, and appealing to the passion of the jurors. The state court's determination that there was no improper burden shifting in the prosecution's rebuttal argument was not unreasonable. United States v. Gorostiza,468 F.2d 915, 916 (9th Cir.1972). Court of Appeals of California, Fourth Appellate District, Division One. App. A federal habeas court determines sufficiency of the evidence in reference to the substantive elements of the criminal offense as defined by state law. The mother did not contest this allegation. Knorrs sister, B.K., was dating Tyler at around this time and, on the evening of January 22, was with him at the home of A.S., who was Merritts mother and was known by the gang name of Mama Solo. Also present were A.S., Griffin, Kidd, Merritt, and Merritts brother, L.M., who is known as Baby Solo.. App. Tyler yelled at Doe, youre gonna suck up all my homies, and Kidd and Merritt ordered her to orally copulate Little Homie. Merritt further said, give my little homie some head, youre a ho anyway.. After his arrest, Kidd had been interviewed by police, and the videotape of that interview was played to his jury alone. There will be a total of five different reaction papers throughout the course. No. 10, 11. For the reasons set forth in these findings and recommendations, a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right has not been made in this case. Brief Fact Summary. at 14.) United States v. Young,470 U.S. 1, 12-13, 105 S.Ct. 2254, together with a request to proceed in forma pauperis. 1088, 1091 (2013). . Hence, substantial evidence supports Griffins conviction for conspiracy to commit murder. 1038 (1989) (presumption of a merits determination when it is unclear whether a decision appearing to rest on federal grounds was decided on another basis). 3d 469]. Doe was told to get dressed and was taken into the living room. denied, 478 U.S. 1021 (1986). Tyler told Doe she was going to go out and start making money for him. The Court of Appeal identified the elements of the crime of conspiracy to commit murder and explained how circumstantial evidence, including common gang membership, the conduct of the defendants, the nature of the act done, the relationship of the parties and the interests of the alleged conspirators, could be used to prove an agreement or unlawful design. 1991). Filing 4. First, a general criticism is that conspiracy law punishes conduct too far remote from the actual crime. Tyler, Kidd, Griffin, Knorr, Merritt and L.M. On March 27, 2012, petitioner filed a petition for review with the California Supreme Court, which initially granted review, but ultimately dismissed review on October 17, 2013. The trial court found Griffith was not "a presumed natural father" as defined in section 7004 of the Civil Code; rather "a parent and child relationship exists between Petitioner, Michael Lynn Griffith, and [the boy]" as defined in section 7001 of the Civil Code. On the evening of January 22, 2007, Doe and Knorr were returning home in Does car when Doe received a call from Nate telling her Knorr had been kicked out of the residence and not to bring her to Nates house. Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. On October 21, 2013, Griffin filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus in the Sacramento Superior Court, which was denied on November 14, 2013. Hall v. Whitley,935 F.2d 164, 165 (9th Cir. She testified that petitioner and Kidd were holding guns. 19, Filing Specifically, the petitioner "must show that the state court's ruling on the claim being presented in federal court was so lacking in justification that there was an error well understood and comprehended in existing law beyond any possibility for fairminded disagreement." Doe dropped Knorr off at a gas station on the corner of Fruitridge and Franklin Boulevard. and was left alone in the room with him. These are, respectively, the rebuttable [73 Cal. . The evidence before the trial court warrants the further conclusion the mother had prevented visitation "in hopes" it would force the father to marry her. Civil Code section 7004 provides as follows: "(a) A man is presumed to be the natural father of a child if he meets the conditions as set forth in Section 621 of the Evidence Code or in any of the following subdivisions: "(1) He and the child's natural mother are or have been married to each other and the child is born during the marriage, or within 300 days after the marriage is terminated by death, annulment, declaration of invalidity, or divorce, or after a decree of separation is entered by a court. 1. The Court of Appeal rejected this claim on direct appeal as follows: This misconduct claim is predicated on a misstatement of state law. Any amended petition must bear the case number assigned to this action and the title "Amended Petition"; and. He also denied having a gun and claimed that he departed with Knorr before the others came out of the house and did not know Doe had been taken with them. FN 2. To the contrary, based on the evidence in the record as more fully discussed below, a rational trier of fact could find the essential elements of conspiracy to commit murder beyond a reasonable doubt. An unemancipated minor can sustain a negligence action against a parent. The father of the child, if presumed to be the father under subdivision (a) of Section 7004, is equally entitled to the custody, services and earnings of the unmarried minor. (Civ. We therefore look to the entire Uniform Parentage Act, not narrowly at section 7004 to find the legislative intent. Within fourteen days after being served with these findings and recommendations, any party may file written objections with the court and serve a copy on all parties. Gipson Citation: 380 U.S. 609 (1965) Appellate Court: U.S. Supreme Court Criminal Charge: Griffin was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and a kidnapping Facts: Griffin and the other members of gang called the 29 th Street Crips. FN 4. overheard Kidd and Tyler say, If somethin is gonna be done, the bitch has gotta be iced. She also heard Tyler say something to A.S. like, we brought the bitch here so she couldnt tell.. Writing for the court, Justice Douglas notes that a jury instruction as to the accuseds silence which instructs the jury to infer that silence was a probable indication of guilt was in violation of the Fifth Amendment rights of the defendant. I will provide you with the well organized and well research papers from different primary and secondary sources will write the content that will support your points. Failure to file objections within the specified time may waive the right to appeal the District Courts order. 2014) Court Description: ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Gregory G. Hollows on 5/7/2014 ORDERING petitioner's 4/4/2014 letter 11 , construed as request for an extension of time in case number 13-cv-2660, is GRANTED; petitioner shall file objections to the 3/4/2014 findings and . The father has faithfully complied with the support agreement. 28 U.S.C. (Yin, K). "[I]f the prosecutor's remarks were `invited,' and did no more than respond in order to `right the scale,' such comments would not warrant reversing a conviction." Griffin, Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Furthermore, the asserted misconduct must result in actual, substantial prejudice. Id. FN 3. Petitioner's objections regarding the prosecutor's comments about defense counsel and the validity of petitioner's defense do not amount to a due process violation as "[c]riticism of defense theories and tactics is a proper subject of closing argument." When a state court decision on a petitioner's claims rejects some claims but does not expressly address a federal claim, a federal habeas court must presume, subject to rebuttal, that the federal claim was adjudicated on the merits. Id. Rptr. [Only the part of the opinion dealing with the conspiracy to commit murder charge, is included here]. 2254, together with a request to proceed in forma pauperis and a request for appointment of counsel. 649, 653-54 (2006) (established law not permitting state sponsored practices to inject bias into a criminal proceeding by compelling a defendant to wear prison clothing or by unnecessary showing of uniformed guards does not qualify as clearly established law when spectators' conduct is the alleged cause of bias injection). Code, 7010, subd. Petitioner and Kidd exited the car and told Ms. Doe to get out and walk home, pointing towards the field. When James was accompanying 2781, 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979). 2254(b)(1). See e.g., Carey v. Musladin,549 U.S. 70, 76, 127 S.Ct. 3d 470] construed with reference to the entire statutory system of which it is a part, in such a way that the various elements of the overall scheme are harmonized." These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia. The mother contends a natural father must "meet one or more of the criteria under the Uniform Parentage Act section 7004 for the Court to declare the existence of a parent and child relationship." Some time later, Doe awoke and saw a silhouette outside the bedroom window. 3d 468] with his son. 4. In most cases, the one year period will start to run on the date on which the state court judgment became final by the conclusion of direct review or the expiration of time for seeking direct review, although the statute of limitations is tolled while a properly filed application for state post . For conspiracy to commit murder, Griffin received an indeterminate term of 25 years to life. Petitioner was convicted of robbery in concert, burglary, aggravated kidnapping, conspiracy to commit murder, and attempted murder; each included enhancements for firearm use and committing the offenses for the benefit of a criminal street gang. ], This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. UNITED STATES. Finally, on the charges of attempted murder and robbery in concert, Griffin received further indeterminate terms that were stayed pursuant to section 654. Early v. Packer,537 U.S. 3, 9, 123 S.Ct. do even lawful things by unlawful means. Based on this testimony, a reasonable jury could infer that at the last house they visited, petitioner reached an agreement with his codefendants to kill Ms. Doe. His duties in the military service require his presence in far places and a reluctance on the part of the mother to allow visitation have prevented any direct contact. The findings of the court are silent as to the best interests of the child. "(d) If, after the inquiry, the natural father is identified to the satisfaction of the court, or if more than one man is identified as a possible father, each shall be given notice of the proceeding in accordance with subdivision (f). Petitioner contends that his due process rights had been violated because his conspiracy to commit murder conviction was not supported by sufficient evidence. Nate was also present. If the mother's contention is accepted, there appears a superficial conflict within Civil Code section 7017, subdivision (d) arising from mandatory words directing the court to determine the father's "parentage" and "custodial" rights when contrasted with the language directing the court to issue its order requiring only the mother's consent to the adoption unless the alleged father is a "presumptive father" under Civil Code section 7004, subdivision (a). The second method for determining the father-child relationship is by a legal action brought by the man alleging himself to be the father. The evidence shows that petitioner and his codefendants were either members, associates, or allies of a criminal street gang called the 29th Street Crips. Said the court: "No reason has been advanced for the denial to the father of his right to visit his child and if he desires to do so he has a right to be admitted to see the infant at all convenient times." Tyler asserted that, when they left, Doe asked to be taken to a school where she met up with some of her homeboys. Doe got out and spoke with four men. OpinionGriffin contends that his due process rights had been violated because his conspiracy to commit murder conviction was not supported by sufficient evidence. Most of these large-scale conspiracies fall into two major patterns: wheel and chain conspiracies. Younger v. Superior Court, 16 Cal. I have read your project details and I can provide you QUALITY WORK within your given timeline and budget. The statutory limitations of federal courts' power to issue habeas corpus relief for persons in state custody is provided by 28 U.S.C. Indeed, in beginning her rebuttal argument, the prosecutor explained that "the party that has the burden of proof speaks first and is allowed to have to opportunity to make a rebuttal argument to a jury." September 19, 1977. Cal. Petitioner Griffin and others were charged in a multiple-object conspiracy. The established Supreme Court authority reviewed must be a pronouncement on constitutional principles, or other controlling federal law, as opposed to a pronouncement of statutes or rules binding only on federal courts. 3. Brief Fact Summary. If exhaustion is to be waived, it must be waived explicitly by respondent's counsel. Dec. 19, 2013). The conspiracy to commit murder in California requires prosecutors to prove four elements beyond a reasonable doubt: 1. Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Petitioner's sufficiency of the evidence claim should be denied. In fact, the evidence before the trial court authorizes an implied finding the father was fit; he was a concerned parent; he had remarried; he had attempted on many occasions to see, to visit, his son. 2254, together with a request to proceed in forma pauperis and a request for appointment of counsel. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that: These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District Judge assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. Specifically, petitioner asserts the prosecutor accused defense counsel of fabricating the defense (9 RT 2454 ["Just because we have assembled for a trial, does not mean that there is a valid defense"]), lying (9 RT 2455 ["But these lawyers, each of these lawyers are private attorneys. Defense counsel objected on the grounds that the argument misstates the burden of proof because it suggests that the Miss Doe "was crying because she was the victim of a crime when it's [the prosecution's] burden to prove that she was a victim." One of the shots hit Doe in the back just below the shoulder blade. Petitioner appealed after being convicted when the trial judge gave a jury instruction that failure to testify should be construed against him. No. (c). Later, Tyler took Doe to meet up with a date she had that evening. She argues Civil Code section 7004 establishes the presumptions necessary to create a parent and child relationship. Court:UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA. On each offense, they were further charged with enhancements for firearm use and committing the offenses for the benefit of a criminal street gang. When Knorr arrived, she was upset and said Nate had insulted the gang. If two or more presumptions arise under this section which conflict with each other, the presumption which on the facts is founded on the weightier considerations of policy and logic controls. [See former Civ. When Doe first moved into the house, Knorr and Mia were also living there, but Mia had since moved out. Id., citing Lockyer v. Andrade,538 U.S. 63, 75, 123 S.Ct. 4. For all the foregoing reasons, the petition should be denied. She helped me in last minute in a very reasonable price. A petitioner satisfies the exhaustion requirement by providing the highest state court with a full and fair opportunity to consider all claims before presenting them to the federal court. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. Id. 1244) the "child and parent relationships" extend equally to every child and to every parent regardless of the marital status of the parent. [Civ. Code, 7010, subd. Based on this testimony, a reasonable jury could infer that at the last house they visited, petitioner reached an agreement with his co-defendants to kill Ms. Doe. California. 138].) 2:2013cv02516 - Document 20 (E.D. 1998) (calling defendant's argument "trash" not misconduct; "He did not say the man was `trash'; he said the argument was. overheard them saying that Doe had to be "iced." They stopped at another residence briefly and then drove to an area near railroad tracks and an empty field, and Doe was told to get out and start walking in the field, so she did. This conflict, when raised in an appropriate case, will require resolution in the light of the manifest legislative purpose to equalize the rights and obligations of parents in relationship to their children without regard to sex, without regard to marital status. one or both of them committed an overt act in furtherance of the agreement. [This case excerpt includes only the parts dealing with conspiracy to commit murder.], FactsDefendants Zachary Tyler (Smash), David Griffin (Baby Attitude) and Lashea Merritt (Lady Smash) were members of a criminal street gang called the 29th Street Crips, which is based in South Sacramento. The explicit grant of visitation rights to a natural father in section 7010, subdivision (c) prevail over the general inferences the mother would draw from section 7017, subdivision (d). 3d 475]. Griffin (defendant) was convicted in Wisconsin state court of resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and obstructing an officer. Jackson established a two-step inquiry for considering a challenge to a conviction based on sufficiency of the evidence. (ECF No. According to Tyler, that was the last time he saw Doe. Petitioner challenges his conviction on due process grounds as follows: 1) prosecutorial misconduct in rebuttal closing argument; 2) prosecutorial misconduct regarding alleged misstatements of law; and 3) insufficient evidence of a conspiracy to commit murder. at 674. In chain conspiracies , participants at one end of the chain may know nothing of those at the other end, but every participant handles the same commodity at different points, such as manufacture, distribution, and sale. DAVID GRIFFIN, Petitioner, v. CONNIE GIPSON, Respondent. For the reasons set forth in these findings and recommendations, a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right has not been made in this case. (HC) Griffin v. Gipson, No. Petitioner was sentenced to a prison term of 19 years 8 months, plus 65 years to life. 362, 366 (2002). at 680. 3d 16, 21 [85 Cal. The six-year-old Michael was born out of wedlock to these parties. 2244(b)(3). 2d 549, 552, 553 [29 Cal. The California Court of Appeal ordered that petitioner be resentenced, but otherwise affirmed the judgment. Picard v. Connor, 404 U.S. 270, 276 (1971); Middleton v. Cupp, 768 F.2d 1083, 1086 (9th Cir. Course Hero is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university. Michael Lynn Griffith, in pro. They took her to another house, had her sit in a recliner, and went into another room to talk. For all the foregoing reasons, the petition should be denied. Griffin v. Gipson U.S. District Court, Eastern District California. In wheel conspiracies , one or more defendants participate in every transaction. Code, 7017, subd. the defendant gibson succinctly states in his opening brief (references to the record being deleted herein): "the theft charges against gibson arose out of the fact that griffin, sr., and griffin, jr., each made available to gibson $5,000 on october 1, 1964 (no theft alleged), $5,000 on october 15, 1964 (theft of over $200 alleged in count ii), As Ms. Doe testified, petitioner, Tyler, and Kidd took her and put her back in the car, after she had been sexually assaulted. To the contrary, based on the evidence in the record as more fully discussed below, a rational trier of fact could find the essential elements of conspiracy to commit murder beyond a reasonable doubt. Petitioner appealed after being convicted when the trial judge gave a jury instruction that failure to testify should be construed against him. The judgment of the trial court is reversed. The trial court found Griffith was not "a presumed natural father" as defined in section 7004 of the Civil Code; rather "a parent and child relationship exists between Petitioner, Michael Lynn Griffith, and [the boy]" as defined in section 7001 of the Civil Code. Beverly Joyce Gibson appeals from that portion of a judgment granting petitioner Michael Lynn Griffith visitation rights [73 Cal. Thus the plain meaning of section 7017, subdivision (d) indicates a legislative intent relevant to adoption proceedings. Justice Stewart, for the dissent, notes that an instruction to the jury does not compel the defendant to testify against himself and, therefore, cannot be considered in violation of ones Fifth Amendment rights. On the aggravated kidnapping charge, Griffin received a consecutive, indeterminate term of 15 years to life. ( Id., And ladies and gentlemen, I'm going to ask you not to credit that scam that has been perpetrated on you here."). Towery v. Schiriro,641 F.3d 300, 306 (9th Cir. fn. They all stopped at an apartment complex on 29th Street that had been the birthplace of the gang. He denied accompanying the others to the home of A.S. Tyler was the only defendant to testify at trial. By its express language it deals with the rights of a "presumed father" under Civil Code section 7004, subdivision (a). 1971) Brief Fact Summary. According to Griffin, while the jury could have found he joined at the last minute in the attempt to murder Doe, the evidence does not support the inference beyond a reasonable doubt that he joined in an agreement to kill before-hand.. ]), and demeaning counsel's treatment of a witness (9 RT 2457 [stating that the interviewing officer treated the victim in a dignified and professional manner that she did not receive from defense counsel]). 743, 746 (2008). 28 U.S.C. 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