Courts & Litigation

Cynthia Gerhard v. Elkton Gerhard Jr. - Property Sale Dispute

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued an opinion regarding a property sale dispute. The court dismissed an appeal concerning a judgment authorizing the sale of property for division of proceeds. The case involves a dispute over ownership interests and a prior ejectment action.

Alabama v. Grimes - Habeas Corpus for Capital Murder Bail Denial

The Supreme Court of Alabama denied petitions for writs of habeas corpus filed by Mason John Grimes and Brooklyn Paige Grimes. The petitioners sought release on bail while awaiting trial for capital murder charges. The court found no error in the denial of bail.

Craig Ataide v. Selene Finance, LP - Civil Case Filing

A civil case has been filed against Selene Finance, LP, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, docketed as 3:26-cv-02226, was filed on March 13, 2026, with a basis in Diversity and concerning Real Property. The filing includes a complaint and summons.

In re O.F. - Juvenile Court Transfer Amenability

The California Court of Appeal reversed a juvenile court's order to transfer a minor to criminal court. The decision was based on subsequent retroactive changes in law, specifically AB 2361 and SB 545, which altered the burden of proof and mandatory factors for determining amenability to rehabilitation.

People v. Boswell - Criminal Appeal Dismissal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, has filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Boswell. The court is dismissing the appeal because a certificate of probable cause was not obtained from the trial court. The court also directed the correction of a clerical error on the abstract of judgment.

People v. Martinez - Criminal Resentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a resentencing order for Santiago Martinez, Jr. The court found the trial court abused its discretion by denying a continuance to obtain necessary documents from the California Department of Corrections, prejudicing the defendant. The case is remanded for a new resentencing hearing.

People v. Wandick - Criminal Case Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Wandick. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment, finding no error in the denial of the defendant's request to represent himself.

People v. Burnham - Criminal Appeal on Felony Murder Liability

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision denying a resentencing petition under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found the defendant was a major participant in a murder who acted with reckless indifference to human life, thus remaining liable under current felony murder rules. The appeal also addressed the admissibility of a hearsay statement regarding the shooter's identity.

People v. Avalos - Criminal Threat Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a defendant's upper-term sentence for making a criminal threat. The court found that despite potential trauma contributing to the offense, unchallenged aggravating circumstances supported the superior court's sentencing decision.

People v. Santillan - Criminal Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Santillan. The court affirmed the conviction but directed the trial court to modify the judgment to reflect a corrected presentence custody credit calculation.