US Federal

People v. Mahan - Non-Precedential Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal modified a non-precedential opinion in People v. Mahan (D086126).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.

People v. Oliver - Non-Precedential Opinion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 The non-precedential opinion, filed on March 2, 2026, confirmed that there were no arguable issues on appeal following Oliver's conviction stemming from a shootout with police.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. 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. 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.

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. Nelson - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a petition for resentencing filed by Charles L. Nelson. The court found that Nelson was the actual perpetrator of the offenses and therefore ineligible for relief under Penal Code section 1172.6. The appeal was reviewed under the Wende/Anders standard.

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. Suarez - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of Jose Alfredo Suarez's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found that Suarez's conviction for second degree murder was based on his determination as the actual killer, thus precluding relief under the statute.

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.

In re J.W. - Juvenile Wardship Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a juvenile court's order adjudicating J.W. a ward of the court. The order followed the sustainment of allegations for vehicle theft and hit-and-run resulting in property damage. The appeal raised no arguable issues.