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People v. Jones - Court Opinion

The New York Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision in People v. Jones, ruling that evidence (firearms and narcotics) should have been suppressed. The court found no justification for the parole investigators' pursuit of the defendant, leading to the reversal of his conviction for attempted criminal possession of a weapon.

Ayala-Ventura v. Superior Court - Arbitration Agreement Dispute

The California Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ of mandate in Ayala-Ventura v. Superior Court, upholding a lower court's order to compel arbitration of an employee's wage and hour claims. The court found the arbitration agreement was not unconscionable.

People v. Serrano - Criminal Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Three, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Serrano on March 17, 2026. The court affirmed the judgment against the defendant, Cesar Ernesto Serrano, Jr., who was convicted of sex offenses.

People v. Markhasev - Appeal of Resentencing Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Four, issued a non-precedential opinion in People v. Markhasev. The court dismissed the appeal from a postjudgment order declining to act on the defendant's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.1.

People v. Jones - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, ruled in People v. Jones that a defendant incarcerated in another county cannot willfully fail to appear for a sentencing hearing. The court reversed a four-year prison sentence imposed on Freland Brian Jones for violating his plea agreement's condition to appear for sentencing, finding his failure to appear was not willful as he was in jail.

Stiver v. Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula - Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit

The California Court of Appeal is reviewing a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit filed by Jared Stiver against Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula and Montage Health. The jury initially found in favor of Stiver, awarding damages and punitive damages, but a new trial was ordered on specific liability issues for Montage.

People v. Huynh - Appeal of Resentencing Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, has dismissed an appeal filed by Jonathan Huynh concerning the denial of his request for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.1. The court found the order denying resentencing to be non-appealable.

In re M.M. CA5 - Juvenile Dependency Case

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, has issued an opinion in the dependency case In re M.M. The court agreed with the parties to strike the juvenile court's order requiring the father to submit to drug and alcohol testing as part of his reunification case plan.

City of Alameda v. Sheehan - Unlawful Detainer Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, has filed a non-precedential opinion in the unlawful detainer case City of Alameda v. Sheehan. The court affirmed the trial court's denial of the defendant's motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

People v. Baul - Criminal Resentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a resentencing denial for Joel Baul. The court found the resentencing court erroneously relied on a previously stricken enhancement and an unalleged prior conviction. This decision impacts how prior convictions and enhancements are considered in resentencing.