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In re K.G. - Juvenile Dependency Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed an opinion in the case In re K.G. The case involves a juvenile dependency appeal concerning allegations of child abuse and neglect. The court affirmed in part and reversed in part the lower court's jurisdictional and dispositional orders.

Monroe v. Cal. Public Employees' Retirement System - Court Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's denial of a writ of mandate in Monroe v. Cal. Public Employees' Retirement System. The court upheld the denial of disability retirement benefits to a parole agent who applied while under investigation for misconduct and had not retained the right to return to service.

In re A.C. - Juvenile Dependency Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, dismissed an appeal filed by mother M.R. concerning juvenile court orders placing her children in foster care and providing family reunification services. The court found no arguable issues of reversible error in the mother's appeal.

In re L.S. - Appeal of Juvenile Court Disposition Order

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, affirmed a juvenile court's disposition order removing a child from the physical custody of their mother. The court found substantial evidence supported the order, citing domestic violence history and the need to protect the child's physical health.

People v. Holinaty - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of Paul Marc Colin Holinaty for assault with a semiautomatic firearm and false imprisonment. The court found no arguable issues upon independent review of the record after counsel filed a Wende brief.

People v. Rosel - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment against Maurilio Ivan Rosel, Jr., who pleaded guilty to multiple Penal and Vehicle Code violations and was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. The court found no reasonably arguable issue upon review of the record and counsel's brief.

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.

People v. Gonzalez-Alvarez - Sentencing Discretion Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a sentencing decision for Fernando Javier Gonzalez-Alvarez, finding the superior court abused its discretion by not properly considering the lower-term sentencing presumption for defendants with documented childhood trauma. The case is remanded for a new sentencing hearing.

People v. Colbert - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of People v. Colbert. The defendant appealed his conviction for robbery, arguing his guilty plea was not knowingly and voluntarily made. The court found no prejudicial error and upheld the sentence.

West Virginia v. Victor Lee Thompson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the conviction of Victor Lee Thompson in criminal action No. 22-F-80. The court's opinion, filed on March 12, 2026, addresses several legal points related to evidence and constitutional rights.