California Court of Appeal unpublished opinions (not citable under CRC 8.1115).
-
P. v. Rogers CA3
In two cases consolidated for trial, defendant Lance Rogers was convicted of continuous sexual abuse of two children and forcible oral copulation of one of the children. The trial court sentenced him to an aggregate term of 56 years in prison. On appeal, Rogers contends that his …
-
P. v. Dollar CA3
Appointed counsel for defendant Michael Leslie Dollar, Jr., filed an opening brief that sets forth the facts of this case and asks this court to review the record and determine whether there are any arguable issues on appeal. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.) Finding no arg…
-
P. v. Lugo CA5
-ooOoo- * Before Levy, Acting P. J., Franson, J. and Snauffer, J. INTRODUCTION In 2025, appellant and defendant Georgina Lugo (appellant) was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading no contest to multiple offenses based on conspiring to furnish narcotics to a state prison…
-
P. v. Stine CA3
A jury found defendant Michael Raymond Stine guilty of premeditated murder. On appeal, defendant contends the record provides insufficient support for the jury’s findings he acted with premeditation, a lack of self-defense, a lack of imperfect self‑defense, and a lack of heat of …
-
P. v. Blocksom CA4/2
INTRODUCTION Defendant and appellant Eric Douglas Blocksom filed a request for recall of sentence and resentencing pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 600 (2023-2024 Reg. Sess.) and
-
P. v. Cruz CA2/1
Defendant Luis Cruz appeals from his conviction of Penal Code section 245, subdivision (a)(1) (assault with a deadly weapon). Cruz’s appointed appellate counsel filed a brief pursuant to People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende), identifying no issues and requesting this court…
-
P. v. Peyton CA2/7
INTRODUCTION Martin Peyton appeals the denial of his motion for mental health diversion under Penal Code section 1001.36.1 Peyton argues the trial court abused its discretion by relying on the facts and circumstances of the charged offense and by disregarding the remedial purpose…
-
P. v. W.A. CA6
W.A. appeals a final order declaring him to be a ward of the juvenile court pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, after the juvenile court found true the lesser included offense of committing a lewd act upon a person under 14, pursuant to Penal Code section 288, …
-
P. v Bernal CA2/5
Defendant and appellant Ruben Rodriguez Bernal (defendant) was charged with two counts of willful, deliberate, and premeditated attempted murder of a peace officer (Pen. Code,1 §§ 187, 664), two counts of assault with a firearm on a peace officer (§ 245(d)(1)), one count of posse…
-
Moving Oxnard Forward v. City of Oxnard CA2/6
MOVING OXNARD 2d Civ. No. B338323 FORWARD, INC., et al., (Super. Ct. No. 56-2022- 00573015-CU-JR-VTA) Plaintiffs and Appellants, (Ventura County)
-
Morrow v. Metcalf CA2/1
Josh Cary Morrow appeals from an order denying his request for a domestic violence restraining order against Laurie Metcalf after an evidentiary hearing. Morrow has not demonstrated error, and we affirm.
-
Judson v. Tait CA2/6
Martin Mant Tait appeals the trial court’s award of attorney’s fees to Melanie Judson after she prevailed on her civil harassment restraining order petition against Tait. We affirm. In October 2024, Judson filed her petition against her neighbor, Tait. Judson alleged Tait, unhapp…
-
Intel Corp. v. Freedom Circle Venture CA6
This appeal arises from an agreement between Intel Corporation (Intel) and Freedom Circle Venture, LLC (Freedom Circle Venture), an entity owned and managed by Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC and related entities (together, Greystar1), for the sale of real property. After Free…
-
In re Lillie K. CA2/8
INTRODUCTION Edward K. (Father) and Candace C. (Mother) appeal from the juvenile court’s jurisdictional finding and dispositional order, declaring their daughter, Lillie K., a dependent of the court under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (b).1 On appeal, the…
-
Franklin Armory v. Cal. Dept. of Justice CA2/7
Patty Li responded to the demand letter, stating, “[DOJ] is currently implementing the modifications necessary to enable DES to process sales of the new Title 1 firearm.” Li stated that DOJ staff would “need to program, develop, and regression test the modifications, as well as c…
-
Fales v. Select Portfolio Servicing CA6
After they initiated nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings against his property, plaintiff William Fales sued the loan servicer Select Portfolio Servicing (SPS) and lender U.S. Bank N.A. (U.S. Bank). Plaintiff alleged SPS repeatedly misapplied his timely and correct loan payments. …
-
Estate of Bagha CA2/2
****** Objector and appellant Raida Alimardani (appellant) appeals from the order for punitive damages following a bench trial in favor of petitioner and respondent Marilyn Harton-Ross (respondent). Appellant contends the punitive damages award was improper because there was no e…
-
Employers Preferred Ins. Co. v. WCAB CA3
EMPLOYERS PREFERRED INSURANCE C104263 Petitioner, (WCAB Case No. ADJ16338449) v. Respondents.
-
B.G. v. Superior Court CA2/6
B.G., 2d Juv. No. B353493 (Super. Ct. Nos. 20JV00396-A, Petitioner, 20JV00397-A, 20JV00398-A) (Santa Barbara County) v.
-
Allen v. Vista Points CA2/3
Randall Bernard Allen appeals from a judgment in favor of defendant and respondent Vista Points, Inc. The trial court sustained Vista Points’ demurrer to Allen’s second amended complaint without leave to amend and then entered an order of dismissal. We affirm.