California Court of Appeal unpublished opinions (not citable under CRC 8.1115).
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In re E.C. CA6
Jul 28, 2022
On October 21, 2019, a judge of the family court issued an emergency order for the Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children’s Services (the Department) to take E.C. into protective custody. The Department filed a juvenile dependency petition two days later, and the ju…
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Kravchuk v. Collinsworth, Specht, Calkins & Giampa
Jul 28, 2022
This action arose out of a failed San Jose residential sales transaction involving appellant Mariia Kravchuk, as buyer, and Taylor Morrison of California, LLC (Taylor), as developer/seller. Respondent Collinsworth, Specht, Calkins & Giampaoli, LLP (CSCG) is a law firm that repres…
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Kravchuk v. Collinsworth, Specht, Calkins & Giampa
Jul 28, 2022
This action arose out of a failed San Jose residential sales transaction involving appellant Mariia Kravchuk, as buyer, and Taylor Morrison of California, LLC (Taylor), as developer/seller. Respondent Collinsworth, Specht, Calkins & Giampaoli, LLP (CSCG) is a law firm that repres…
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P. v. Hill CA4/3
Jul 28, 2022
Early one morning in 2003, 77-year-old Cecil Warren was found lying in the fetal position next to his van in a Huntington Beach parking lot. His face was bloody and swollen, and when the police arrived on the scene, he said he had been “jumped” and “beaten up.” He was taken to th…
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P. v. Hill CA4/3
Jul 28, 2022
Early one morning in 2003, 77-year-old Cecil Warren was found lying in the fetal position next to his van in a Huntington Beach parking lot. His face was bloody and swollen, and when the police arrived on the scene, he said he had been “jumped” and “beaten up.” He was taken to th…
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P. v. Ventura CA5
Jul 28, 2022
In 2017, appellant Christian Angel Ventura entered a plea of no contest to voluntary manslaughter (Pen. Code, § 192), robbery (§ 211), and shoplifting (§ 459.5). In addition, Ventura admitted to two criminal street gang enhancements (§ 186.22, subd. (b)(1)(B) & (C)), and that he …
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P. v. Ventura CA5
Jul 28, 2022
In 2017, appellant Christian Angel Ventura entered a plea of no contest to voluntary manslaughter (Pen. Code, § 192), robbery (§ 211), and shoplifting (§ 459.5). In addition, Ventura admitted to two criminal street gang enhancements (§ 186.22, subd. (b)(1)(B) & (C)), and that he …
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P. v. Rodriguez CA5
Jul 28, 2022
Elena Bautista lived in a house on Florence Street in Lamont. There was a trailer parked on the back of the property. Ms. Bautista testified to her belief that at the time of the homicide, Fidel Osorio had lived in the trailer for a few years, and defendant Joseline Rodriguez had…
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P. v. Nunez CA5
Jul 28, 2022
Defendant Victor Nunez (defendant) shot and killed an individual shortly after the individual had an altercation with a fellow member of defendant’s gang, codefendant Fernando Rojas. He was convicted of several crimes in connection with the incident, including first degree murder…
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P. v. Casares CA5
Jul 28, 2022
After forcing his way into an apartment on October 8, 2018, defendant Jesus Casares grabbed an 11- to 12-inch pointed nail and held it up as if to stab victim R.H. A jury convicted defendant of burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, and resisting a police officer and found true …
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Companion Animal Protection Society v. Puppies4Les
Jul 28, 2022
Plaintiffs and appellants Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) and Robert McCormack (collectively, plaintiffs) filed a civil action seeking to enforce alleged violations of Health and Safety Code section 122354.5, which generally requires pet stores to obtain animals only f…
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P. v. Edwards CA4/1
Jul 28, 2022
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of San Diego County, Robert O’Neill, Judge. Prior opinion vacated. Affirmed in part; sentence vacated and remanded with directions. Shaghayegh Dinata-Hanson, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Rob Bo…
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P. v. Perdigone CA3
Jul 28, 2022
In July 1994, defendant, with others, forced a victim into a car at gunpoint; the victim was driven around for several hours before being released. In September 1994, defendant invited two individuals to her home to buy drugs from them, and she later shot and killed one of them. …
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In re A.R. CA3
Jul 28, 2022
Appellant W. R., mother of the minor, appeals from the juvenile court’s orders terminating parental rights and freeing the minor for adoption. (Welf. & Inst. Code, §§ 366.26, 395.) Appellant argues that the orders must be reversed and remanded because the Sacramento County Depart…
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P. v. Bowen CA3
Jul 28, 2022
The People’s complaint charged defendant with being a felon in possession of a firearm (§ 29800, subd. (a)(1); count 1), being a felon in possession of ammunition (§ 30305, subd. (a)(1); count 2), carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle (§ 25400, subd. (a)(1); count 3), and car…
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Legg v. Dept. of Justice CA3
Jul 28, 2022
The underlying facts of the case are not relevant; it suffices to say that petitioner inserted his finger into the vagina of the female victim. At the time of the offense, petitioner was 43 years old, and the victim was 15 years old. A complaint charged petitioner with one count …
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Stuckey v. Dept. of Justice CA3
Jul 28, 2022
In 1993, a six-count information was filed against Stuckey, charging him with three counts of committing a lewd and lascivious act upon a 14- or 15-year-old child in violation of section 288, subdivision (c) (now (c)(1), as noted ante), and three counts of unlawful sexual interco…
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Callanan v. Grizzly Designs CA3
Jul 28, 2022
Although the Menkens’ motion is directed solely at Callanan’s cross-complaint, there are actually three separate complaints in this case: (1) a complaint filed by Riccardo Marino against the Menkens; (2) a cross-complaint filed by the Menkens against Marino and Callanan; and (3) …
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P. v. James CA3
Jul 28, 2022
On May 1, 2019, 93-year-old Victor S. woke up to find someone had entered his home and took several items, including a leather jacket. An opened can of beer was left behind and one of his frozen dinners had been partially eaten. The screen door in the back of the home had its ple…
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P. v. Singh CA3
Jul 28, 2022
In 2010, defendant was stopped for a traffic violation and law enforcement officers found about 200 grams of cannabis, a digital scale, empty baggies, cell phones, $580 in cash, and other items in defendant’s car. (People v. Singh (Feb. 10, 2016, C077348) [nonpub. opn.].) A jury …