CA Unpub Decisions

1. P. v. Cartwright CA1/3
   May 24, 2023
   Donald Ray Cartwright appeals from an order denying his petition to vacate his murder conviction and to be resentenced pursuant to Penal Code section 1170.95. In 1986, the People filed an information charging appellant and a codefendant with murder (§ 187). As to appellant only, …
2. P. v. Zepeda-Onofre CA1/2
   May 24, 2023
   On October 15, 2011, Gabino Santiago Lopez and his roommate, Conrado Valentin Cruz, joined Ramon Lopez Velasco, Augustin Zepeda-Onofre, and Sidonio Cruz-Santos in a marijuana garden outside of Healdsburg, California to celebrate the end of the work week by eating, drinking beer, …
3. In re the Domestic Partnership of von Dorrer-Hilde
   May 24, 2023
   Appellant Christina von Dorrer-Hildebrand (Christina) and respondent Ellen M. Veccia (Ellen) share joint legal and physical custody of two children through a stipulated judgment. Christina appeals the trial court’s order giving Ellen final decision-making authority over whether t…
4. In re L.C. CA4/3
   May 24, 2023
   Appeal from orders of the Superior Court of Orange County, Vibhav Mital, Judge. Affirmed. Jacques Alexander Love, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Leon J. Page, County Counsel, Karen L. Christensen and Aurelio Torre, Deputy County Counsel, fo…
5. In re L.C. CA4/3
   May 24, 2023
   Appeal from orders of the Superior Court of Orange County, Vibhav Mital, Judge. Affirmed. Jacques Alexander Love, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Leon J. Page, County Counsel, Karen L. Christensen and Aurelio Torre, Deputy County Counsel, fo…
6. P. v. Harper CA4/3
   May 24, 2023
   Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Orange County, Jeannie M. Joseph, Judge. Affirmed with modifications. Mary Woodward Wells, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Rob Bonta, Attorney General, Lance E. Winters, Chief Assistant Attorne…
7. P. v. Fee CA5
   May 24, 2023
   APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Stanislaus County. Joseph R. Distaso, Judge. David L. Polsky, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Rob Bonta, Attorney General, Matthew Rodriquez, Acting Attorney General, Michael P. Farrell, Assist…
8. In re A.C. CA4/1
   May 24, 2023
   APPEAL from orders of the Superior Court of San Diego County, Browder A. Willis III, Judge. Affirmed. Leslie A. Barry, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant T.C., Mother. Jamie A. Moran, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Objector and Ap…
9. P. v. Saibu CA4/1
   May 24, 2023
   APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of San Diego County, David M. Gill, Judge. Appeal dismissed without prejudice. Rebecca P. Jones, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Rob Bonta, Attorney General, Lance E. Winters, Chief Assistant Atto…
10. P. v. Mena CA3
    May 24, 2023
    Appointed counsel for defendant Benjamin Mena has asked this court to conduct an independent review of the record to determine whether there are any arguable issues on appeal. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.) We requested supplemental briefing on the applicability of Assem…
11. M.V. v. H.G. CA3
    May 24, 2023
    Appellant H.G., in propria persona, appeals from a civil harassment restraining order entered against her. Because the restraining order expired by its terms on September 13, 2021, no appellate relief can be granted. We therefore dismiss the appeal as moot. BACKGROUND In February…
12. White v. City of Stockton CA3
    May 24, 2023
    For years, Ralph Lee White held a use permit that allowed the sale of beer and wine in a mini-mart on his commercial property. The trial court determined that in 2016, the City of Stockton (the City) violated White’s constitutional due process rights when it misinterpreted the us…
13. P. v. Woods CA2/1
    May 24, 2023
    APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Judith Levey Meyer, Judge. Affirmed. Jennifer Peabody, under appointment by the Court of Appeal; Andre Woods, in pro. per., for Defendant and Appellant. No appearance for Plaintiff and Respondent. _________________…
14. P. v. Hart CA2/3
    May 24, 2023
    APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Cynthia L. Ulfig, Judge. Affirmed. Alex Green, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Rob Bonta, Attorney General, Lance E. Winters, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Susan Sullivan …
15. P. v. Hart CA2/3
    May 24, 2023
    APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Cynthia L. Ulfig, Judge. Affirmed. Alex Green, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Rob Bonta, Attorney General, Lance E. Winters, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Susan Sullivan …
16. P. v. Stiles CA2/6
    May 24, 2023
    Chelsea Stiles appeals a judgment following conviction of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated; assault with a deadly weapon (four counts); leaving the scene of a vehicle collision; child abuse with personal use of a deadly weapon (motor vehicle); and possession of a co…
17. In re R.R. CA2/5
    May 24, 2023
    APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Christopher J. Smith, Judge. Affirmed. Mary Bernstein, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Rob Bonta, Attorney General, Lance E. Winters, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Susan S…
18. P. v. Escobedo-Yagut CA1/1
    May 24, 2023
    Milson Eduardo Escobedo-Yagut pled no contest to leaving the scene of an accident after he made a U-turn in his car, collided with a passing motorcycle, and drove off without providing his information. The trial court ordered him to pay restitution as a condition of probation to …
19. P. v. Bulander CA4/3
    May 22, 2023
    Appeal from a postjudgment order of the Superior Court of Orange County, Cheri T. Pham, Judge. Reversed and remanded. Benjamin Kington, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Rob Bonta, Attorney General, Lance E. Winters, Chief Assistant Attorney G…
20. P. v. Barnett CA4/3
    May 22, 2023
    Appeal from a postjudgment order of the Superior Court of San Bernardino, John M. Tomberlin, Judge. Affirmed in part and remanded with directions. Christine Vento, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Rob Bonta and Xavier Becerra, Attorneys Gener…