United States

N.L. v. Superior Court - Writ Review of Juvenile Order

The California Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ review concerning a juvenile court order terminating reunification services for a mother and setting a selection and implementation hearing for her two children. The court cited non-precedential status and incorporated prior findings.

People v. Saucedo - Criminal Appeal on Fines

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in People v. Saucedo, concerning a criminal appeal. The court reversed and remanded the case solely for reconsideration of restitution and parole revocation fines, as the trial court imposed them without considering the defendant's ability to pay.

In re S.Y. - Juvenile Dependency Case Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed a juvenile court's disposition order in the case of In re S.Y. The father appealed, arguing insufficient evidence supported his case plan, but the court found no error. The case involves juvenile dependency proceedings and reunification services.

In re Renteria - Habeas Corpus

The California Court of Appeal denied a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Luis Renteria. Renteria argued his reincarceration for a parole violation violated cruel and unusual punishment clauses and that the Board of Parole Hearings failed to consider relevant factors. The court found both claims lacked merit.

Sisti v. Callahan - Family Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's order denying a mother's request for an evidentiary hearing to modify child custody and visitation orders. The non-precedential opinion was filed on March 3, 2026.

People v. Rios - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Rios. The court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6.

Rahman v. Ayoubi - Appeal of Anti-SLAPP Motion Denial

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of an anti-SLAPP motion in Rahman v. Ayoubi. The court found sufficient evidence that the respondent had a probability of prevailing on the merits of his claim, despite a potential misapplication of a legal rule by the trial court. The case involves an appeal from an order denying a special motion to strike.

Piltan v. Novell - Appeal Dismissed

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, filed an opinion in Piltan v. Novell on March 2, 2026. The court dismissed the appeal as premature due to a pending cross-complaint, citing California Rules of Court.

Brown v. Hall CA3 - Non-Precedential Opinion Affirming Trial Court

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in Brown v. Hall, affirming trial court decisions. The court found the appellant's briefs deficient and rejected pleas for relief, citing non-compliance with court rules.

People v. Martinez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal modified a judgment in the case of People v. Martinez. The court struck a parole revocation restitution fine and corrected fee assessments, while otherwise affirming the conviction for murder and burglary with enhancements.