US Courts

People v. Bogan - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal modified the sentence of Ladrill Bogan, vacating a $5,000 restitution fine pursuant to recent statutory amendments. The court affirmed the modified sentence of 50 years to life, finding no abuse of discretion in denying a motion to dismiss a prior strike conviction.

People v. Lopez - Child Molestation Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a judgment against Antonio Martinez Lopez, who was convicted of child molestation. The court found that the trial court erred by imposing an upper term sentence based on aggravating factors not stipulated to by the defendant or proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

County of Sacramento v. NKS Real Estate Holdings CA3 - Real Estate Development

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's judgment against NKS Real Estate Holdings, Inc. and its attorney for creating a nuisance per se by constructing and leasing an accessory dwelling unit without obtaining a building permit from Sacramento County. The court found the defendants' arguments regarding standing, ordinance conflict, and nuisance per se lacked merit.

People v. Snow - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, has reversed and remanded a sentencing order for Ricky Alan Snow. The court reconsidered the case in light of a Supreme Court directive concerning the application of the Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012.

Villa v. Modica - Appeal of Employment Discharge

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's decision regarding the discharge of a police detective, Salvador Villa. The appellate court directed the trial court to order the Civil Service Commission to reconsider the penalty for Villa's employment discharge based on remaining charges.

Semaan v. Mosier - California Court of Appeal Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal filed an order modifying its opinion in Semaan v. Mosier, clarifying the scope of quasi-judicial immunity for court-appointed receivers. The modification addresses arguments related to statutory immunity and common law immunity, confirming there is no change in the judgment.

Fisher v. Fisher - Wrongful Death Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment in a wrongful death case. The court found that the defendants' tortious conduct was the legal cause of the decedent's relapse and subsequent death, upholding jury awards totaling approximately $9.4 million plus punitive damages.

People v. Lopez - Criminal Robbery and Restitution Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed an order regarding victim restitution in the case of People v. Lopez. The defendant appealed the trial court's determination of restitution owed to Wells Fargo Bank and the handling of potential restitution to NCR. The court found no abuse of discretion.

Solonitsyn et al v. Rubio et al - Mandamus Case Filing

A new civil case, Solonitsyn et al v. Rubio et al, was filed on February 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is based on a Federal Question and seeks a Writ of Mandamus. Recent filings include the petition and proposed summons.

FTC v. Walmart Inc. - Civil Case Filing

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other agencies have filed a civil case against Walmart Inc. The case, filed on February 26, 2026, seeks permanent injunctions, monetary judgments, and civil penalties. This action initiates a significant legal challenge concerning Walmart's business practices.