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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.

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The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Four, issued a non-precedential opinion in People v. Markhasev.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. 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The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Three, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Serrano on March 17, 2026.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.

Roebke v. Ahmed - Unlawful Detainer Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment in favor of Ronette Roebke in an unlawful detainer case against Nusuri Ahmed. The court found that Ahmed forfeited his arguments due to insufficient briefing and an inadequate record. The original judgment included possession of the premises, forfeiture of the lease, and $56,817.16 in past-due rent and holdover damages.

People v. Baidi - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal vacated and remanded the sentencing for Saeed Baidi in case B342174. The court agreed with the parties that the trial court failed to comply with Penal Code section 1172.751 when striking prior prison term enhancements, requiring a full resentencing hearing.

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.

Dr. Doe v. Board of Dental Practice - Qualified Immunity Appeal

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a judgment granting qualified immunity to the Board of Dental Practice and its executive director against a dentist's claims under 42 U.S.C.A. § 1983. The court found the board was entitled to immunity regarding the dentist's challenges to a temporary license suspension.

In re Child of Cassie S. - Child Jeopardy and Medical Abuse Appeal

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a District Court order finding a mother placed her child in jeopardy through medical abuse, upholding the jeopardy order and denial of a motion for relief from judgment. The court remanded the matter to modify an order restraining the mother from commenting on the case.

Samaco v. Google, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Samaco v. Google, Inc., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-02327, involves a complaint filed by Paolo Romeo Samaco against Google, Inc. The filing fee was $405.

John Merchant v. Katz Sapper & Miller LLP - Affirmation of Dismissal

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's dismissal of claims against accounting firm Katz, Sapper & Miller LLP. The court found that the firm did not owe a duty to the plaintiff, John Merchant, as it had not provided him with accounting services.