CA Court of Appeal Opinions

People v. Mercado - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in the case of People v. Mercado, concerning a criminal conviction for attempted murder and assault with a firearm. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case with directions. The appeal addressed jury instructions, prosecutorial misconduct, and cumulative error.

People v. Sierra - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Sierra. The court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, upholding the conviction of first-degree kidnapping and murder. The appeal concerned the admission of prior uncharged misconduct evidence.

People v. Ortega - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Ortega. The court affirmed the judgments and sentences of defendants Daniel Ortega, Alfonso Keer, and Jaime Chacon, who were convicted of murder.

People v. Pollard - Felony Reckless Evation Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pollard, concerning a felony reckless evasion charge. The court is reviewing whether the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the underlying traffic violations for the evasion charge.

People v. Sims - Criminal Convictions Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed in part and modified a criminal judgment for Kyle Richard Sims. The court found the evidence insufficient for certain aggravating circumstances related to drug quantities but otherwise upheld the jury's verdicts. The judgment was modified regarding sentencing terms and conduct credits.

Salley v. Outfront Media - Employment Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of Outfront Media, LLC, in a case brought by former employee Robert Shane Salley. Salley appealed the dismissal of claims related to unpaid commissions and meal/rest period violations.

People v. Rios - Appeal of Order Denying Motion to Vacate Guilty Pleas

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a trial court's order denying Saul Meza Rios's motions to set aside guilty pleas and vacate convictions. The court found the motions untimely and that Rios failed to establish prejudicial error.

People v. Quijano - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of a resentencing petition filed by Maria Quijano under Penal Code section 1172.6. The court found Quijano ineligible for relief as a matter of law based on her conviction for conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder with a special circumstance finding.

De La Torre v. CashCall - Unconscionable Interest Rates Ruling

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's ruling that CashCall's high interest rates (96%-135%) on subprime loans were unconscionable. The court ordered restitution for class members and enjoined collection efforts on these loans.

Pomona Valley Hospital Med. Center v. Kaiser Foundation - Medical Reimbursement Dispute

The California Court of Appeal reversed in part and remanded a judgment concerning a medical reimbursement dispute between Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. The case involves approximately $66 million in asserted unreimbursed emergency medical services provided by the hospital to Kaiser members.