CA Court of Appeal Opinions

In re J.P. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re J.P. The appeal concerns the sufficiency of evidence for a juvenile court finding that the minor committed a criminal threat. The court affirmed the jurisdictional order.

People v. Godoy - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's decision not to recall and resentence Augustine Brady Godoy. The court reviewed the case under People v. Delgadillo and found no arguable issues, upholding the original sentence for second-degree murder.

People v. Vessels - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Vessels. The court affirmed the judgment of the Butte County Superior Court, upholding the defendant's conviction and sentence for assault with a deadly weapon and battery on a peace officer.

N.L. v. Superior Court - Writ Review of Juvenile Order

The California Court of Appeal denied a petition for writ review concerning a juvenile court order terminating reunification services for a mother and setting a selection and implementation hearing for her two children. The court cited non-precedential status and incorporated prior findings.

Rahman v. Ayoubi - Appeal of Anti-SLAPP Motion Denial

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of an anti-SLAPP motion in Rahman v. Ayoubi. The court found sufficient evidence that the respondent had a probability of prevailing on the merits of his claim, despite a potential misapplication of a legal rule by the trial court. The case involves an appeal from an order denying a special motion to strike.

In re M.D. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of In re M.D., concerning a juvenile wardship based on forcible oral copulation. The appellant argued insufficient evidence and a potential defense, but the court affirmed the lower court's order. This non-precedential opinion addresses juvenile justice and criminal law.

California Highway Patrol v. Diaz - Employment Dispute

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision to reduce a California Highway Patrol officer's termination to a one-year suspension for falsely claiming overtime. The court found the State Personnel Board did not abuse its discretion in modifying the penalty.

People v. Saucedo - Criminal Appeal on Fines

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in People v. Saucedo, concerning a criminal appeal. The court reversed and remanded the case solely for reconsideration of restitution and parole revocation fines, as the trial court imposed them without considering the defendant's ability to pay.

People v. Lopez - Resentencing Petition Denial

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found the defendant ineligible for resentencing as a matter of law based on the record of conviction.

People v. Candler - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of Mark Anthony Candler's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found Candler ineligible for relief as a matter of law, upholding his conviction for attempted murder and associated enhancements.