CA Court of Appeal Opinions

People v. Majstoric - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District, Division Six, reversed a judgment against Branko Alexander Majstoric. The court agreed that Majstoric should have the opportunity to withdraw his no contest plea due to sentencing discrepancies.

People v. Pavia - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, affirmed the conviction of Daniel A. Rodriguez Pavia for rape. The court rejected Pavia's argument that a four-year pre-charging delay prejudiced his defense.

In re S.P. - Child Dependency Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Five, affirmed a dependency court's jurisdictional ruling in the case of In re S.P. The appeal concerned allegations of substantial risk of serious physical harm to a child due to the mother's alleged inability to protect him, stemming from prior referrals and a sibling's report.

People v. Mitchell - Youth Offender Parole Hearing Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, affirmed the trial court's denial of Gregory Dean Mitchell's motion for a youth offender parole hearing. Mitchell, convicted of murder and robbery in 1999, argued for an equal protection right to such a hearing. The court found he was 18 at the time of the offense, rendering him ineligible under current law.

People v. Riggs - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a criminal conviction for Rodney Herbert Riggs, Jr. The court rejected claims regarding insufficient evidence and ineffective assistance of counsel. The opinion was filed on March 16, 2026.

People v. Medina - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed the superior court's denial of a Penal Code section 1172.6 petition for resentencing filed by defendant Francisco Javier Medina. The court found the petition was properly denied at the prima facie stage.

In re O.B. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re O.B. The case involves a mother appealing a juvenile court order requiring her to undergo a psychological evaluation.

People v. Holloway - Criminal Threat Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed the judgment in People v. Holloway. The case involved a defendant charged with making criminal threats and admitting to a prior strike offense, resulting in a 32-month sentence.

Domestic Partnership of Campos & Munoz - Court Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, modified an opinion in the domestic partnership case of Campos & Munoz. The modification clarifies judicial responsibilities regarding the verification of AI-generated content in submitted materials, referencing new judicial administration standards.

People v. Herrera - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, affirmed the conviction of Ernesto Nava Herrera for second-degree murder and other offenses related to a fatal DUI collision. The court found sufficient evidence for implied malice murder and upheld the jury instructions.