CA Court of Appeal Opinions

People v. Sims - Criminal Convictions Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed in part and modified a criminal judgment for Kyle Richard Sims. The court found the evidence insufficient for certain aggravating circumstances related to drug quantities but otherwise upheld the jury's verdicts. The judgment was modified regarding sentencing terms and conduct credits.

People v. Pollard - Felony Reckless Evation Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pollard, concerning a felony reckless evasion charge. The court is reviewing whether the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the underlying traffic violations for the evasion charge.

People v. Ortega - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Ortega. The court affirmed the judgments and sentences of defendants Daniel Ortega, Alfonso Keer, and Jaime Chacon, who were convicted of murder.

People v. Sierra - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Sierra. The court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, upholding the conviction of first-degree kidnapping and murder. The appeal concerned the admission of prior uncharged misconduct evidence.

People v. Mercado - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in the case of People v. Mercado, concerning a criminal conviction for attempted murder and assault with a firearm. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case with directions. The appeal addressed jury instructions, prosecutorial misconduct, and cumulative error.

Fix the City Inc. v. City of Los Angeles - Legal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Fix the City, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, ruling that a city ordinance allowing mayoral powers during a housing and homelessness emergency is not preempted by state law. The court found no conflict between the City's administrative code and the California Emergency Services Act.

Woodhouse v. State Bar of Cal. - Vexatious Litigant Ruling

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's finding that Benjamin Woodhouse is a vexatious litigant. The court held his complaint lacked merit and affirmed orders barring him from future self-represented suits without pre-filing approval and security. This ruling impacts Woodhouse's ability to file future lawsuits.

Seeley v. Urwell Diversified Holdings - Appeal of Real Estate Transaction Judgment

The California Court of Appeal has issued a non-precedential opinion in Seeley v. Urwell Diversified Holdings. The case involves competing claims related to real estate transactions where buyers fraudulently accepted loans. The appellate court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the judgment from the Superior Court of Riverside County.

Raubitschek v. County of Los Angeles - Premises Liability Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's summary judgment for the County of Los Angeles in a premises liability case. The court found the sidewalk defect was trivial and could not support liability, affirming the non-precedential opinion.

People v. Rogers - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal has issued an opinion in the case of People v. Rogers. This document is a non-precedential opinion related to a specific legal case. The court has not identified any known citations or subsequent legal actions directly related to this opinion.