Courts & Litigation

In re L.S. - Appeal of Juvenile Court Disposition Order

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, affirmed a juvenile court's disposition order removing a child from the physical custody of their mother. The court found substantial evidence supported the order, citing domestic violence history and the need to protect the child's physical health.

People v. Holinaty - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of Paul Marc Colin Holinaty for assault with a semiautomatic firearm and false imprisonment. The court found no arguable issues upon independent review of the record after counsel filed a Wende brief.

People v. Rosel - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment against Maurilio Ivan Rosel, Jr., who pleaded guilty to multiple Penal and Vehicle Code violations and was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. The court found no reasonably arguable issue upon review of the record and counsel's brief.

People v. Yu - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal amended a judgment in the case of People v. Yu, modifying the sentence imposed on defendant Anthony Yu. The court found errors in the imposition of a weapon-use enhancement and fees, ordering a limited remand for recalculation of credits and correction of the abstract of judgment.

People v. Gonzalez-Alvarez - Sentencing Discretion Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a sentencing decision for Fernando Javier Gonzalez-Alvarez, finding the superior court abused its discretion by not properly considering the lower-term sentencing presumption for defendants with documented childhood trauma. The case is remanded for a new sentencing hearing.

People v. Colbert - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of People v. Colbert. The defendant appealed his conviction for robbery, arguing his guilty plea was not knowingly and voluntarily made. The court found no prejudicial error and upheld the sentence.

People v. Pantoja - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pantoja, concerning a criminal conviction and sentence. The court vacated part of the sentence and remanded for further proceedings, while affirming other aspects of the judgment.

Poyorena v. Hernandez - Civil Procedure Modification

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, modified its opinion in Poyorena v. Hernandez. The modification clarifies arguments regarding notice of judicial assignment for peremptory challenges and affirms the judgment. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026.

Marriage of Hoch - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the Marriage of Hoch case, addressing appeals concerning monetary sanctions and domestic violence restraining orders. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's orders.

In re L.B. - Termination of Parental Rights Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, issued an opinion on March 12, 2026, in the case of In re L.B. The appeal concerns the denial of a petition to terminate parental rights. The court dismissed the appeal as non-precedential.