California Court of Appeal unpublished opinions (not citable under CRC 8.1115).
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P. v. Ainsworth CA4/1
Tyrell Ainsworth appeals from a judgment following his jury conviction on two counts of possession of a weapon at a penal institution (Pen. Code,1 § 4502, subd. (a)) and one count of resisting an executive officer (§ 69) with
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P. v. McClure CA4/1
Terry McClure appeals the order suspending imposition of sentence and placing him on probation after a jury found him guilty of driving under the influence of a drug and possession of a firearm by a felon. He claims the trial court prejudicially erred by excluding as hearsay stat…
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P. v. Ruiz CA4/2
I. INTRODUCTION Defendant was convicted by a jury of assault on a peace officer with a semiautomatic firearm. (Pen. Code, § 245, subd. (2).)1 Defendant appeals, arguing only
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P. v. Lucio CA4/3
While decided after Lucio’s sentencing, Kopp allows challenges based on the excessive fines and equal protection clauses of the federal or state Constitutions. Accordingly, we remand solely as to the fines and ancillary costs ordered in this case on appeal. On remand, the court i…
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P. v. Orduno CA2/4
Appellant Santos Orduno retained private counsel to defend him against murder, attempted murder, and burglary charges. Over two years later, immediately before jury selection and the beginning of trial, Orduno requested to discharge private counsel and represent himself. The foll…
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P. v. Chatman CA2/1
Appellant Claude Chatman was convicted of first degree robbery and the court sentenced him to an aggregate term of 18 years in state prison. We vacated the sentence and remanded the matter for resentencing. (People v. Chatman (June 27, 2024, B325826) [nonpub. opn.].) Both Chatman…
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P. v. Montgomery CA6
We resolve this case by memorandum opinion under California Standards of Judicial Administration, Title 8, Standard 8.1. (See also People v. Garcia (2002) 97 Cal.App.4th 847, 853–855.) Defendant Ryan Vincent Montgomery was arrested during a traffic stop after he displayed road ra…
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P. v. Doan CA6
For the reasons explained below, we reject Doan’s claims of evidentiary and instructional error. However, because Doan’s 10-year prison terms constitute ex post facto punishment, we reverse the judgment, vacate Doan’s sentence, and remand for a new sentencing hearing.
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P. v. Eastman CA5
-ooOoo- * Before Hill, P. J., Franson, J. and Harrell, J. A jury convicted defendant Joseph Clarence Eastman of possession of methamphetamine for sale. Defendant’s appellate counsel makes no claim of error and requests our independent review of the record pursuant to People v. We…
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P. v. Loera CA5
-ooOoo- INTRODUCTION Appellant Giovannie Pablo Loera1 appeals from the judgment of his conviction for one count of committing a lewd act upon a child (Pen. Code,2 § 288, subd. (a); count 2). He was sentenced to state prison for the middle term of six years. On appeal, appellant c…
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P. v. Terrazas CA4/2
Rodolfo Rojas Terrazas III, appeals his conviction following a guilty plea. His attorney has filed a brief under the authority of People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende) and Anders v. California (1967) 386 U.S. 738 informing this court they were
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Martinez v. The Regents of the U. of Cal. CA4/1
Marcel Martinez sued Defendants The Regents of the University of California and Matthew Meunier, M.D., alleging lack of informed consent and professional negligence arising from a wrist surgery performed by Dr. Meunier. Martinez appeals the summary judgment entered in favor of De…
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Marriage of Bennett and Gardner CA2/1
Appellant Reid Gardner and respondent Andrea Bennett were married for approximately six and a half years. After trial in this marital dissolution action, the family court issued a judgment awarding spousal support to Bennett pursuant to the parties’ stipulation, characterizing th…
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Lackey v. Zohoury CA2/1
Tom Lackey, Sergio Camacho, Chris Crosby, Marianna (Janell) Pillarella, Bernard Yin, Rebecca Ramirez, and Paul Campbell (collectively, the tenants) leased rent-controlled units in a Santa Monica apartment building (the Property). They sued Robert Bahram Zohoury, Siamak Michael Ra…
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Jones v. Jones CA6
In April 2018, a district court in Lincoln County, Oklahoma issued a “decree of divorce and dissolution of marriage” between Alberta Jones and Donald Jones.1 Five years later, in March 2023, Alberta filed a complaint for fraud against Donald in Santa Clara County Superior Court, …
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In re J.W. CA1/1
The juvenile court ordered that appellant Christina M. (Mother) have visitation with her son after he was removed from her care, but respondent Alameda County Social Services Agency (Agency) was never able to provide it for a variety of reasons that the court eventually found to …
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In re Emanuel O. CA4/2
N.O. (Mother) appeals from the termination of her parental rights to her minor son, Emanuel O. She argues that the San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) failed to discharge its duties of inquiry under the Indian Child
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In re Z.P. CA2/7
A.M., the maternal aunt and legal guardian of Z.P. (born in 2010), challenges the juvenile court’s jurisdiction findings that she emotionally abused Z.P. She contends substantial evidence does not support the findings. We affirm.
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In re B.S. CA2/1
Defendant and appellant J.M. (Mother) appeals from an order of the juvenile court removing her three children from her custody. We affirm. Mother and C.S. (Father), not a party to this appeal, have three children together: B.S. (now six years old, born in September 2019); M.S. (n…
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In re R.L. CA2/3
‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗‗ Karen L. (mother) appeals from a juvenile court order terminating parental rights to her son, R.L., and ordering a permanent plan of adoption. Mother contends the juvenile court abused its discretion by denying her request for a bonding study and conc…