US Courts

State v. Aliff - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Kansas affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Allen Dale Aliff's probation and impose his underlying 33-month prison sentence. The appeal was submitted for summary disposition.

People v. Pipping - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, affirmed the conviction of Brian Frederick Pipping for second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court found no constitutional ineffectiveness of counsel regarding alleged prosecutorial misconduct during closing arguments.

People v. Oliver - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, affirmed the conviction of Gianni Adrian Oliver. The non-precedential opinion, filed on March 2, 2026, confirmed that there were no arguable issues on appeal following Oliver's conviction stemming from a shootout with police.

People v. Baltazar - Criminal Resentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of a resentencing petition filed by Ernesto Baltazar under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found substantial evidence that Baltazar aided and abetted a killing with intent to kill, thus disqualifying him from resentencing.

People v. Ryan - Mental Health Diversion Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reviewed a trial court's denial of a defendant's petition for mental health diversion. The appellate court found the trial court applied an incorrect legal standard and conditionally vacated the defendant's plea, remanding for further proceedings.

Ehrenkranz v. S.F. Zen Center - Wage and Hour Dispute

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's summary judgment in favor of the San Francisco Zen Center in a wage-and-hour dispute filed by Michael Ehrenkranz. The court found that the ministerial exception did not bar Ehrenkranz's claims, as they did not raise an ecclesiastical concern. The court also addressed the undertaking requirement for appeals.

People v. Luna - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Luna. The court affirmed the trial court's order denying the defendant's request for recall and resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.1. The opinion is not certified for publication.

People v. Mahan - Non-Precedential Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal modified a non-precedential opinion in People v. Mahan (D086126). The court amended the written probation order to conform to the oral pronouncement, striking a condition allowing searches of computers and recordable media.

In re K.B. - Child Welfare Jurisdiction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, has issued an opinion in the case of In re K.B. The court affirmed an order maintaining juvenile court jurisdiction over a child, finding no abuse of discretion by the lower court despite the agency's recommendation. The case involved allegations of parental alcohol abuse.

People v. David - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in the case of People v. David, concerning a defendant convicted of five counts of first-degree murder and three counts of assault causing death. The court vacated four of the multiple-murder special circumstance findings as duplicative, otherwise affirming the judgment.