California Court of Appeal unpublished opinions (not citable under CRC 8.1115).
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In re D.B. CA4/2
D.B. appeals from the juvenile court’s order entered on October 6, 2025, removing him from his parents and directing that he be held in juvenile hall in the custody of the probation officer pending placement in a foster care facility. We appointed counsel to
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Gallegos v. University of La Verne CA2/2
Francisco Gallegos (Gallegos) worked for the University of La Verne (ULV) for 20 years as a financial aid counselor. During his tenure, Gallegos took multiple protected leaves of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). In…
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D.L. v. J.H. CA2/6
D.L. requested a renewal of a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) against her former partner, J.H. Three days before the hearing, J.H. filed a notice of intent to seek an evidentiary hearing and submitted a witness list. The trial court found good cause to deny the request…
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City of Westminster v. Webb CA4/3
THE COURT. Appellate courts lack jurisdiction to entertain untimely appeals or appeals from nonappealable orders. (Garg v. Garg (2022) 82 Cal.App.5th 1036, 1041; Kirk v. Ratner (2022) 74 Cal.App.5th 1052, 1060.) Also, “California courts have the inherent power to dismiss frivolo…
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Bluth v. Blue Hill Specialty Insurance CA2/5
Richard Bluth (Bluth) was injured by an uninsured driver in an automobile accident. Bluth had uninsured motorist coverage under an insurance policy provided by his employer— Uber Technologies, Inc. (Uber)—and he ultimately filed a petition for uninsured motorist arbitration. The …
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BioCorRx v. Calista Therapeutics CA4/3
* * * Defendants Calista Therapeutics, Inc. (Calista) and Dr. Andrew Mallon (collectively, defendants) appeal from an order denying their motion to strike the complaint of plaintiffs BioCorRx, Inc. (BioCorRx) and Lourdes Felix (collectively, plaintiffs) under California’s anti-SL…
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Allyson Q. v. John Q. CA4/2
Allyson Q. appeals from a domestic violence restraining order protecting John Q. (Allyson’s former husband), their two minor children, and John’s wife. Allyson argues that the restraining order is not supported by sufficient evidence. She also argues that the
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P. v. Thomas CA1/2
In re JAMAL THOMAS, A176048 on Habeas Corpus. After a jury convicted defendant Jamal Thomas of murder (Pen. Code, 1 § 187, subd. (a)) and other crimes, the trial court sentenced him to three years and eight months in state prison, followed by 25 years to life. Defendant appeals. …
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P. v. Lucio CA3
Defendant Phillipe Benito Lucio was resentenced pursuant to Penal Code section 1172.75.1 After striking defendant’s prior prison term enhancement, the trial court declined to further reduce defendant’s sentence. On appeal, defendant claims the trial court erred by reimposing an u…
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P. v. Austin CA3
Defendant Dennis Exzaver Austin appeals from a trial court resentencing order under Penal Code section 1172.75.1 Appointed counsel asked this court to review the record pursuant to People v. Delgadillo (2022) 14 Cal.5th 216 (Delgadillo), and defendant filed a supplemental brief. …
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P. v. Zavala CA3
Appointed counsel for defendant Joel Ayala Zavala asked this court to review the record and determine whether there are any arguable issues on appeal. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende).) Finding no arguable error that would result in a disposition more favorable to de…
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P. v. Ambriz CA4/1
A jury convicted Steven George Ambriz of murder and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Ambriz seeks reversal of that conviction, arguing the trial court inadequately investigated potential juror
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P. v. Whitehurst CA4/1
A jury convicted Marvin Whitehurst of one count of robbery (Pen. Code, § 211) Whitehurst waived jury trial on the alleged aggravating factors. The court found the alleged aggravating factors to be true. The court denied probation and sentenced Whitehurst to the upper term of five…
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P. v. Smith CA2/6
Shawn Laval Smith appeals the judgment entered after a jury trial. He entered dual pleas of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. In the guilt phase of the trial, the jury convicted him of first degree murder, i.e., murder committed with premeditation and deliberation.…
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P. v. Azevedo CA3
Appointed counsel for defendant Julian Antone Azevedo asked this court to review the record and determine whether there are any arguable issues on appeal. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 (Wende).) Our review of the record indicates that the approved plea agreement provided …
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P. v. Bennett CA3
The People charged defendant David Hill Bennett with carjacking, attempted carjacking, theft or unauthorized use of a vehicle, attempted theft or unauthorized use of a vehicle, resisting or obstructing a public officer, and assault by force likely to produce great bodily injury. …
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P. v. Davenport CA2/3
A jury convicted Tyrell Davenport of human trafficking, pimping, and pandering multiple victims, including Aaliyah M. Below, the trial court found that Aaliyah was unavailable to testify at trial and admitted her prior preliminary hearing testimony and recorded statements Aaliyah…
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P. v. Johnson CA2/3
Lester Johnson appeals from his resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.75.1 Johnson contends the court erred in declining to strike his prior strike, declining to strike his firearm enhancements, and reimposing the upper term on the second count for attempted murder as well a…
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P. v. Martinez CA2/8
Inmates Santiago Martinez and Alberto Mejia attacked another inmate. Martinez and Mejia challenge their convictions for attempted murder and other charges. We agree with the prosecution that we must reverse Mejia’s conviction under section 4501, subdivision (a) because it duplica…
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P. v. Flemming CA3
A jury found defendant Jonathan Flemming guilty of first degree murder after a trial at which he testified in his own defense. On appeal, Flemming argues that the trial court erred in two respects when it allowed the prosecution to impeach his testimony with evidence of his prior…