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In re J.A. - Juvenile Dependency Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re J.A. The appeal concerned a juvenile court's jurisdiction and disposition order related to child dependency allegations against the mother, Jacqueline A. The court affirmed the juvenile court's decision.

People v. Pacheco - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pacheco. The court affirmed the conviction and sentence of Jose Manuel Pacheco for multiple forcible sexual offenses against minors but directed the correction of a discrepancy in the restitution fund fine amount noted in the abstract of judgment.

People v. Casique - Appeal of Resentencing Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed an order denying a defendant's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found sufficient evidence to support the trial court's determination that the defendant was a major participant who acted with reckless indifference to human life.

People v. Anderson - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in People v. Anderson, ruling that evidence obtained from a cell phone search without a warrant did not require suppression under the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (CalECPA). The case involved a robbery where evidence from a deceased accomplice's phone implicated the defendants.

Niemann v. LVNV Funding CA6 - Consumer Debt Standing

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's dismissal of a consumer class action, ruling that the Fair Debt Buying Practices Act confers standing regardless of actual harm. The case involves LVNV Funding, LLC and alleged violations of the Act's notice requirements.

Ware v. Chasco - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in Ware v. Chasco on March 13, 2026. The court affirmed the trial court's order granting a special motion to strike the complaint under California's anti-SLAPP statute.

Yu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Employment Discrimination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Yu v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. The plaintiff, Regine Yu, sued Kaiser for age, race, gender, and disability discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation. The appellate court found no reversible error in the trial court's rulings or the jury's verdict.

People v. Keene - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment for the People in the case of People v. Keene. The court addressed the defendant's contentions regarding resentencing, the imposition of an upper term for attempted murder, and the refusal to strike prior enhancements. The appeal concerned a judgment from the Superior Court of San Bernardino County.

Doe v. Johnson - Court of Appeal Opinion Modification

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, issued an order modifying its opinion in Doe v. Johnson. The court denied a petition for rehearing and a request for judicial notice, and also denied a request for publication of the opinion. There was no change in the judgment.

People v. Price - Postjudgment Order Resentencing

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a postjudgment order resentencing Shantic Price under Senate Bill No. 483. The resentencing struck two one-year prior prison term enhancements, reducing his sentence from 52 years to life to 50 years to life, but upheld his firearm enhancement and prior strike convictions.