Courts & Litigation

People v. Dunham - Theft by Public Officer Restitution Order

The California Court of Appeal vacated a restitution order against Lindsey Brooke Dunham, who pleaded guilty to theft by a public officer. The court found that the insurer, which reimbursed the public employer, was not a direct victim eligible for restitution under state law.

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. 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. 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. Ratcliff - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Ratcliff. The appeal concerns a defendant's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6, which was denied by the trial court. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's order.

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.

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.

In re K.G. - Juvenile Dependency Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed an opinion in the case In re K.G. The case involves a juvenile dependency appeal concerning allegations of child abuse and neglect. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's jurisdictional and dispositional orders.

In re A.C. - Juvenile Dependency Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, dismissed an appeal filed by mother M.R. concerning juvenile court orders placing her children in foster care and providing family reunification services. The court found no arguable issues of reversible error in the mother's appeal.

In re E.K. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed the juvenile court's jurisdictional and dispositional orders in the case of In re E.K. The father appealed the sufficiency of evidence for jurisdictional findings and the denial of visitation, but the court found no error.