CA Court of Appeal Opinions

People v. Rios - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Rios. The court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6.

Piltan v. Novell - Appeal Dismissed

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, filed an opinion in Piltan v. Novell on March 2, 2026. The court dismissed the appeal as premature due to a pending cross-complaint, citing California Rules of Court.

In re Renteria - Habeas Corpus

The California Court of Appeal denied a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Luis Renteria. Renteria argued his reincarceration for a parole violation violated cruel and unusual punishment clauses and that the Board of Parole Hearings failed to consider relevant factors. The court found both claims lacked merit.

Sisti v. Callahan - Family Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's order denying a mother's request for an evidentiary hearing to modify child custody and visitation orders. The non-precedential opinion was filed on March 3, 2026.

Sorokunov v. NetApp, Inc. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision compelling arbitration and confirming an award in favor of NetApp, Inc. The court found that the plaintiff, Alexander Sorokunov, lacked standing to pursue his Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claim due to the arbitration award.

Brown v. Hall CA3 - Non-Precedential Opinion Affirming Trial Court

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in Brown v. Hall, affirming trial court decisions. The court found the appellant's briefs deficient and rejected pleas for relief, citing non-compliance with court rules.

People v. Martinez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal modified a judgment in the case of People v. Martinez. The court struck a parole revocation restitution fine and corrected fee assessments, while otherwise affirming the conviction for murder and burglary with enhancements.

In re S.Y. - Juvenile Dependency Case Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed a juvenile court's disposition order in the case of In re S.Y. The father appealed, arguing insufficient evidence supported his case plan, but the court found no error. The case involves juvenile dependency proceedings and reunification services.

People v. Luna - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Luna. The court affirmed the trial court's order denying the defendant's request for recall and resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.1. The opinion is not certified for publication.

People v. Pipping - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, affirmed the conviction of Brian Frederick Pipping for second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court found no constitutional ineffectiveness of counsel regarding alleged prosecutorial misconduct during closing arguments.