CA Court of Appeal Opinions

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.

People v. Lopez - Resentencing Petition Denial

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found the defendant ineligible for resentencing as a matter of law based on the record of conviction.

People v. Candler - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of Mark Anthony Candler's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found Candler ineligible for relief as a matter of law, upholding his conviction for attempted murder and associated enhancements.

People v. Godoy - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision not to recall and resentence Augustine Brady Godoy. The court reviewed the case under People v. Delgadillo and found no arguable issues, upholding the original sentence for second-degree murder.

Brown v. Hall CA3 - Non-Precedential Opinion Affirming Trial Court

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in Brown v. Hall, affirming trial court decisions.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.

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.

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.

People v. Vessels - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Vessels. The court affirmed the judgment of the Butte County Superior Court, upholding the defendant's conviction and sentence for assault with a deadly weapon and battery on a peace officer.

People v. Baltazar - Criminal Resentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of a resentencing petition filed by Ernesto Baltazar under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found substantial evidence that Baltazar aided and abetted a killing with intent to kill, thus disqualifying him from resentencing.

In re J.W. - Juvenile Wardship Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a juvenile court's order adjudicating J.W. a ward of the court. The order followed the sustainment of allegations for vehicle theft and hit-and-run resulting in property damage. The appeal raised no arguable issues.