Courts & Legal

Ryan v. Salinas Union High School District - Appeal of Order Denying Motion to Vacate Judgment

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion on March 4, 2026, in Ryan v. Salinas Union High School District. The court dismissed the appeal of an order denying a motion to vacate a judgment, finding the order was not appealable.

Harlem v. Corben - Appeal of Default Judgment Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, filed a non-precedential opinion on March 4, 2026, affirming the trial court's denial of Kenneth Corben's motion to set aside a default judgment. The default judgment was entered in favor of Krisp Productions NY, LLC, for $507,783.64.

People v. Law - Felony Murder Law Resentencing

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's denial of a resentencing petition filed under Penal Code section 1172.6, concerning changes to felony murder laws. The appellate court found the trial court erred in its definition of reckless indifference, requiring a remand for further proceedings.

Dickerson v. Bickman - Medical Malpractice Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in Dickerson v. Bickman, a medical malpractice case. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment in favor of the defendants, dismissing the plaintiffs' claims of medical malpractice and fraud.

Physicians for Social Responsibility v. Dept. of Toxic Substances Control - Attorney Fees

The California Court of Appeal certified for publication its decision in Physicians for Social Responsibility v. Dept. of Toxic Substances Control. The court affirmed the superior court's denial of attorney fees to the appellants, finding no abuse of discretion.

People v. Sanchez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Sanchez. The court affirmed the defendant's conviction for first-degree murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon, following an independent review of the record.

People v. Haygood - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Haygood on March 4, 2026. The court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court of Fresno County, upholding the conviction and sentence for first-degree murder with a firearm enhancement.

In re J.P. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re J.P. The appeal concerns the sufficiency of evidence for a juvenile court finding that the minor committed a criminal threat. The court affirmed the jurisdictional order.

People v. Delgado - Appeal of Denial to Vacate Drug Conviction

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a lower court's denial of Adolfo Delgado's motion to vacate his 1991 drug conviction. The court found the motion was improperly denied as successive, impacting individuals seeking to challenge past convictions due to potential immigration consequences.

People v. Alvarez - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal vacated a prior strike finding against Francisco Juan Alvarez, remanding for further proceedings. This decision follows reconsideration in light of a new Supreme Court precedent regarding the retroactive application of Assembly Bill No. 333 to prior strike convictions.