Legal Case Summary

Pirtle v. CA Board of Prison


Date Argued: Wed Mar 12 2008
Case Number: 07-16097
Docket Number: 7852736
Judges:Reinhardt, Noonan, Fisher
Duration: 20 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Pirtle v. California Board of Prison, Docket Number 7852736** **Court:** [Court Name] **Date:** [Date of Decision] **Judge:** [Judge's Name] **Parties:** - Petitioner: [Petitioner’s Full Name], also known as Pirtle - Respondent: California Board of Prison **Background:** In the case of Pirtle v. California Board of Prison, the petitioner, Pirtle, challenged the decision made by the California Board of Prison regarding [specific issue, e.g., parole eligibility, disciplinary action, etc.]. The petitioner contended that the Board's decision was not in accordance with the governing laws and regulations, asserting claims of [specific claims, e.g., due process violations, failure to consider evidence, etc.]. **Facts:** - The petitioner was incarcerated for [brief description of the offense or relevant legal background]. - The California Board of Prison held a hearing on [date], where decisions regarding [specific decisions made] were rendered. - Petitioner claimed that [specific procedures or rules were not followed], which led to an unfair determination. **Issues:** The primary legal issues presented were: 1. Whether the California Board of Prison adhered to the procedural requirements mandated by law during the hearing. 2. Whether the evidence presented was sufficient to support the Board’s decision. 3. Possible violations of the petitioner’s rights under [specific legal provisions]. **Ruling:** The court ruled in favor of [Petitioner/Respondent], holding that [summary of the ruling]. The court found that [reasons behind the ruling, addressing the main issues raised]. **Reasoning:** The court reasoned that: - The Board’s failure to [specific failing or action] constituted a significant oversight that undermined [the fair and just process]. - Adequate consideration of [evidence or testimony] was lacking, which led to an erroneous outcome. - The court emphasized the importance of [rights of incarcerated individuals/the integrity of the parole process/any other relevant principles]. **Conclusion:** The court’s ruling resulted in [set of consequences, e.g., reversal of the Board's decision, remand for further proceedings, etc.]. This case underscores the necessity for administrative bodies like the California Board of Prison to operate within defined legal boundaries to protect the rights of individuals under their jurisdiction. **Keywords:** Pirtle, California Board of Prison, parole, due process, administrative law, [other relevant keywords]. *Note: Insert specific details where placeholders are indicated to complete the summary.*

Pirtle v. CA Board of Prison


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