California Court of Appeal unpublished opinions (not citable under CRC 8.1115).
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P. v. Robles CA2/6
Juan Francisco Robles appeals from the postjudgment order denying his motion to vacate his conviction. (Pen. Code,1 § 1473.7, subd. (a)(1).) He contends his failure to understand the immigration consequences of his no contest plea was prejudicial. We affirm.
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P. v. Reed CA3
In 2012, a jury found defendant Bernard Krunggerund Reed guilty of murder. The jury also found true robbery-murder special circumstances for the murder. Defendant petitioned the trial court for resentencing under then-Penal Code section 1170.95. (Statutory section references that…
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P. v. Alexander CA3
This is a homicide case arising out of a physical altercation at a credit union in Stockton followed by a deadly shooting. A jury found defendant Laonard Allen Alexander guilty of first degree premeditated and deliberate murder (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 189, subd. (a)),1 wit…
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P. v. Sanchez CA4/1
Andre Marsalis Sanchez and David A. Almeras-Moreno were charged with several offenses, including attempted murder of a Sheriff’s Deputy in 2016. They were convicted following a jury trial in 2019. The trial court granted the appellants’ request for a new trial and set aside the c…
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P. v. McClellan CA2/4
Defendant Kenneth McClellan appeals from an order following a resentencing hearing pursuant to Penal Code section 1172.75.1 He contends the resentencing court erred in declining to strike his prior strike convictions. We discern no abuse of the court’s discretion. McClellan furth…
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P. v. Herrera CA5
-ooOoo- * Before Levy, Acting P. J., Meehan, J. and Snauffer, J. Defendant Isaiah Herrera contends on appeal that the sentence must be vacated and the matter remanded for resentencing because the trial court abused its discretion pursuant to Penal Code section 13851 when it decli…
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P. v. Mejia CA4/3
* * * Appellant Nathan Alexander Mejia was convicted of carjacking, kidnapping, and assault with an assault weapon, as well as various sentencing enhancements. On appeal, he contends the trial court abused its discretion by failing to apply a statutory presumption pursuant to Pen…
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Marriage of Martinez CA6
In re the Marriage of ACELINA and H053538 STEVEN MARTINEZ. (Santa Cruz County Super. Ct. No. 21FL01182) Appellant, v.
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Linderoth v. Relola, Inc. CA1/1
After binding arbitration resolved an investment dispute between plaintiff Joel Linderoth and defendant Heather Sittig, Sittig moved to confirm the award (which was in her favor), while Linderoth requested it be vacated. The trial court granted Sittig’s motion and confirmed the a…
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L.A. v. Super. Ct. CA2/6
L.A. et al., 2d Juv. No. B353876 (Super. Ct. Nos. 25JV00421, Petitioners, 25JV00422) (Santa Barbara County) v.
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In re M.T. CA4/1
M.T. was charged in an April 11, 2025 amended juvenile court wardship petition with one count of murder (Pen. Code1 § 187, subd. (a)) by use of a firearm (§§ 12022.5, subd. (a)(1), 12022.53, subd. (d)) (count 1); four counts of carjacking (§ 215, subd. (a)) (counts 2, 3, 4, 5); t…
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In re H.R. CA3
The juvenile court found H.R. (the minor) committed a lewd or lascivious act on a child under the age of 14 by means of force, violence, duress, menace, or threat of great bodily injury (Pen. Code, § 288, subd. (b)(1)).1 On appeal, the minor contends substantial evidence does not…
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Conservatorship of B.L. CA1/2
Conservatorship of the Person of B.L. Petitioner and Respondent, v. A174460 (Contra Costa County Objector and Appellant. Super. Ct. No. P24-01135)
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Stith v. 111 W 7 Owner CA2/5
—————————— Plaintiff and appellant La’Asia Stith appeals the trial court’s October 3, 2025 order denying her motion under Code of Civil Procedure, section 473, subdivision (b),1 filed only with respect to defendant and respondent 111 W 7 Owner, LLC (Owner). Stith contends the tri…
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P. v. Miranda CA4/1
A jury convicted Jonathan Inda Miranda of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury (Pen. Code,1 § 245, subd. (a)(4)) and found true allegations that he personally inflicted great bodily injury (§§ 1192.7, subd. (c)(8), 12022.7, subd. (a)). The court found t…
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P. v. Silva CA4/3
* * * Defendant Isidro Bueno Silva appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to vacate his 1998 felony conviction for manufacturing methamphetamine, entered pursuant to a plea of nolo contendere. His motion was brought pursuant to Penal Code section 1473.7, subdivision (a)(1…
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P. v. Aston CA4/1
In February 2011, Patrick Aston pleaded guilty (case No. SCD223882) to four counts of first degree residential burglary (Pen. Code,1 §§ 459, 460), and admitted allegations that a person was present in the residence during one burglary’s commission (§ 667.5, subd. (c)(21)). He als…
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P. v. Spate CA5
-ooOoo- * Before Detjen, Acting P. J., Meehan, J. and DeSantos, J. Defendant Mariah Lyn Spate contends on appeal that the sentence must be vacated and the matter remanded for resentencing because defense counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to object when the trial …
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P. v. Martinez CA4/3
No appearance by Respondent. * * * Defendant Mariano Martinez appeals from an order denying his request for resentencing pursuant to Penal Code section 1172.6.1 Martinez’s appointed counsel filed a brief pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 and Anders v. California (1…
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P. v. Ascencio CA6
The Santa Clara County District Attorney charged Robert Ascencio and Juvenal Arellano with murder and robbery. After a magistrate held both defendants to answer for murder, the superior court granted Ascencio’s motion to dismiss the information under Penal Code section 995.1 On t…