CA Courts

People v. Bolduc - Criminal Threats Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Bolduc on March 9, 2026. The court affirmed the conviction for making criminal threats, finding the trial court adequately ensured a factual basis for the defendant's plea.

Snyder v. Cohen - SLAPP Motion Ruling

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision to strike a complaint filed by Stephen Snyder against Les Cohen and his attorneys. The court found the complaint to be a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) arising from protected petitioning activity.

People v. Rodriguez - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Rodriguez on March 9, 2026. This appeal concerns the resentencing of defendant Angel Michael Rodriguez following a prior habeas corpus petition that led to the striking of certain enhancements based on a prior conviction. The court affirmed the resulting judgment after directing a mathematical correction to the calculation of credits.

People v. Cooper - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed an order and judgment in the case of People v. Cooper. The defendant appealed his conviction for second-degree murder, arguing the trial court erred in revoking his pro. per. status after he refused to appear for a pretrial hearing. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion.

People v. Johnson - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in People v. Johnson, regarding a criminal defendant's right to self-representation and counsel during sentencing. The court found no error in denying the defendant's request to reappoint counsel after he had initially waived it.

People v. Perez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Perez on March 9, 2026. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment after the defendant pleaded no contest to attempted murder and admitted sentencing enhancements. This is a non-precedential opinion.

Alameda County Taxpayers' Assn. v. City of Oakland - Initiative Measure Validity

The California Court of Appeal ruled on an initiative measure (Measure Y) funding the Oakland Zoo. The court found certain provisions violated the state constitution but were severable, upholding the measure with modifications. The ruling clarifies initiative validity and funding mechanisms for public facilities.

People v. Duyon - Attempted Robbery Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment against James Duyon, who appealed after pleading guilty to attempted robbery. The court found no arguable issues in the appeal, upholding the trial court's decision to suspend sentence and place the defendant on probation.

People v. Paez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal modified a criminal judgment, striking a condition that allowed warrantless searches of electronic devices as invalid under People v. Lent. The court upheld other probation conditions, including mandatory participation in a sex offender treatment program.

States v. Mackrell - Civil Harassment Restraining Order Attorney Fees

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's award of $8,397.43 in attorney fees to Jessica States in a civil harassment restraining order case against Jeanie MacKrell. The court found no abuse of discretion in awarding fees to the prevailing party.