CA Unpub Decisions

A decision as to review a juvenile court order declaring a minor child free and clear from his father's custody and control.

A decision regarding terminating parental rights.

Appeal from the postjudgment order denying him attorney fees, which Appellant contends he was entitled to as the prevailing party in this action. Because the record appellant has provided is inadequate, court must affirm the order.

An appeal by the People from an order of the trial court dismissing drug related charges after the court granted defendant's new motion to suppress evidence discovered during a traffic stop. Two other judges had previously denied defendant's motion to suppress the same evidence. Court reverse.

A criminal law decision regarding attempted voluntary manslaughter, mayhem, inflicting corporal injury on a former cohabitant, assault with a deadly weapon, a knife and misdemeanor child abuse.

A criminal law decision regarding second degree murder with personal use of a knife during the commission of the crime.

Defendant, a minor, appeals from an order continuing him as a ward of the court after the juvenile court sustained a petition alleging that defendant had committed second degree robbery and felony false imprisonment. Court affirm.

Appeal from a judgment following a plea of no contest to one count of stalking. The trial court suspended imposition of sentence and placed Appellant on formal probation for 36 months. Defendant's counsel has raised no issue on appeal and asks this court for an independent review of the record to determine whether there are any arguable issues.

Appellant contends the court committed two errors in sentencing him following a court trial. One contention is conceded by respondent; the other has no merit. The matter is remanded for the preparation of a new abstract of judgment.

Appeal from the portion of a dissolution judgment awarding $450 in spousal support with a step-down to zero support after six months. Appellant argues that more support should have been awarded given his physical disabilities and limited earning capability. Court conclude there was no abuse of discretion

Plaintiffs and appellants individually and as trustees, appeal from the trial court's order awarding defendant and respondent attorney fees pursuant to Civil Code section 1717. Court hold that plaintiffs' cause of action labeled â€

Appellant sought administrative mandamus against respondents. The trial court denied appellant's petition. Court affirm.

Appellant received a six-year suspended prison sentence and was placed on felony probation. The court later ordered the six-year term after appellant admitted a violation of probation. Appellant argues that court must remand for resentencing because the trial court erroneously believed it did not have the discretion to reinstate probation and because it increased a previously-ordered restitution fine when it sentenced appellant on the probation violation. Court reject the first contention, but agree with the second.

Appeal from conviction for possession of cocaine base, and possession of less than 28.5 grams of marijuana. Appellant claims the trial court erred by excluding impeachment evidence, instructing the jury and failing to instruct on third party culpability. Court reject these claims.