US Courts

Arizona Court of Appeals - Parental Rights Termination

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for a mother due to ongoing substance abuse and neglect. The decision, docketed as 1 CA-JV 25-0144, is non-precedential and applies only to the specific case.

Trifecta v. CT Investments - Arizona Court of Appeals Opinion

The Arizona Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's decision, finding that a judgment was satisfied in full. The court determined that the plaintiff accepted payments from a third party that fully covered the judgment amount, contrary to the lower court's ruling.

US v. Tekola - Sentence Affirmed for Drug Distribution

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Isaac Tekola's sentence for drug distribution charges. The court upheld the district court's decision to apply a sentencing enhancement for maintaining a premises for drug trafficking, finding it was a primary use of his residence.

People v. Rodriguez - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Rodriguez on March 9, 2026. This appeal concerns the resentencing of defendant Angel Michael Rodriguez following a prior habeas corpus petition that led to the striking of certain enhancements based on a prior conviction. The court affirmed the resulting judgment after directing a mathematical correction to the calculation of credits.

Zeng v. Wang - Domestic Violence Restraining Order Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed an order granting a new trial on a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) renewal but reversed the DVRO renewal order as it applied to the parties' daughter. The court found the father did not receive adequate notice regarding the daughter's inclusion.

People v. Perez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Perez on March 9, 2026. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment after the defendant pleaded no contest to attempted murder and admitted sentencing enhancements. This is a non-precedential opinion.

Center for Biological Diversity v. Public Utilities Commission - Net Energy Metering Tariff

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion regarding the net energy metering (NEM) tariff, affirming the Public Utilities Commission's successor tariff. The case, Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. Public Utilities Com., addresses whether the successor tariff is consistent with state law directing the commission to prevent cost shifts to non-NEM customers.

States v. Mackrell - Civil Harassment Restraining Order Attorney Fees

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's award of $8,397.43 in attorney fees to Jessica States in a civil harassment restraining order case against Jeanie MacKrell. The court found no abuse of discretion in awarding fees to the prevailing party.

Alameda County Taxpayers' Assn. v. City of Oakland - Initiative Measure Validity

The California Court of Appeal ruled on an initiative measure (Measure Y) funding the Oakland Zoo. The court found certain provisions violated the state constitution but were severable, upholding the measure with modifications. The ruling clarifies initiative validity and funding mechanisms for public facilities.

In re L.C. - Parental Rights Termination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case In re L.C. on March 6, 2026. The court affirmed the juvenile court's order terminating mother K.M.'s parental rights, finding no abuse of discretion in denying her petition to reinstate reunification services.