CA Courts

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.

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.

In re L.C. - Parental Rights Termination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case In re L.C. on March 6, 2026. The court affirmed the juvenile court's order terminating mother K.M.'s parental rights, finding no abuse of discretion in denying her petition to reinstate reunification services.

Center for Biological Diversity v. Public Utilities Commission - Net Energy Metering Tariff

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion regarding the net energy metering (NEM) tariff, affirming the Public Utilities Commission's successor tariff. The case, Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. Public Utilities Com., addresses whether the successor tariff is consistent with state law directing the commission to prevent cost shifts to non-NEM customers.

People v. Rufo - Murder Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Rufo. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and a firearm enhancement, but the enhancement was dismissed in the interest of justice. The appellate court affirmed the judgment.

Zeng v. Wang - Domestic Violence Restraining Order Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed an order granting a new trial on a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) renewal but reversed the DVRO renewal order as it applied to the parties' daughter. The court found the father did not receive adequate notice regarding the daughter's inclusion.

Cruz v. Superior Court CA4/2 - Domestic Violence Restraining Order

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, granted a petition for writ of mandate in Cruz v. Superior Court. The court ordered the Superior Court to vacate its order continuing a Domestic Violence Restraining Order hearing and to set a hearing within the timeframe required by Family Code section 242(a). The opinion was filed on March 9, 2026.

Zeng v. Wang - Sanctions and Custody Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in Zeng v. Wang concerning an appeal of sanctions and custody orders. The court affirmed orders denying a request for minor's counsel and a child custody evaluator, while also affirming the denial of a request for sanctions, finding the minute order imposing sanctions not appealable.

Contra Costa County Children and Family Services Bureau v. M.G. - Child Welfare Case

The 1st Appellate District of California has docketed case A173218, Contra Costa County Children and Family Services Bureau v. M.G. The filing date was May 12, 2025, and oral arguments are scheduled for February 24, 2026. This represents a new filing in the appellate court system.

Doe v. Regents of University of California - Civil Litigation

The 1st Appellate District Court has updated case details for Doe v. Regents of the University of California, case number A170234. The filing date was March 22, 2024, and oral arguments are scheduled for February 13, 2026.