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People v. Burnham - Criminal Appeal on Felony Murder Liability

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision denying a resentencing petition under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found the defendant was a major participant in a murder who acted with reckless indifference to human life, thus remaining liable under current felony murder rules. The appeal also addressed the admissibility of a hearsay statement regarding the shooter's identity.

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.

People v. Martinez - Criminal Resentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a resentencing order for Santiago Martinez, Jr. The court found the trial court abused its discretion by denying a continuance to obtain necessary documents from the California Department of Corrections, prejudicing the defendant. The case is remanded for a new resentencing hearing.

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.

In re O.F. - Juvenile Court Transfer Amenability

The California Court of Appeal reversed a juvenile court's order to transfer a minor to criminal court. The decision was based on subsequent retroactive changes in law, specifically AB 2361 and SB 545, which altered the burden of proof and mandatory factors for determining amenability to rehabilitation.

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.

Shin v. Aya Healthcare - PAGA Arbitration Dispute

The California Court of Appeal filed a non-precedential opinion in Shin v. Aya Healthcare regarding a dispute over compelling arbitration for a PAGA claim. The court addressed whether an employee's PAGA claim could be compelled to arbitration when the employee disclaimed an individual claim.

In re S.W. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal granted a motion to recall a remittitur in the case of In re S.W. The court reversed a juvenile court's jurisdictional order, finding that the court improperly reviewed the probation report before determining jurisdiction, which prejudiced the defendant.

Marriage of Hoch - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the Marriage of Hoch case, addressing appeals concerning monetary sanctions and domestic violence restraining orders. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's orders.

People v. Yu - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal amended a judgment in the case of People v. Yu, modifying the sentence imposed on defendant Anthony Yu. The court found errors in the imposition of a weapon-use enhancement and fees, ordering a limited remand for recalculation of credits and correction of the abstract of judgment.