CA Court of Appeal Opinions

In re D.M. - Termination of Parental Rights Appeal

The California Court of Appeal conditionally reversed an order terminating parental rights in the case of In re D.M. The court found that the Department of Public Social Services failed to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act, as conceded by the department. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Stout v. Stout - Family Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a family court order requiring Andrew Stout to pay his former spouse, Julie Stout, $200,000 in attorney fees and an additional $125,000 in sanctions. The court found no abuse of discretion in the awards.

In re L.G. - Juvenile Dependency Case

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed a juvenile court's order declaring L.G. a dependent of the court and removing him from his father's custody. The court found the father's abusive conduct justified the intervention to protect the child.

In re Isabella L. - Juvenile Court Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, dismissed an appeal in the case of In re Isabella L. The appeal concerned juvenile court jurisdiction findings related to child endangerment due to parental substance abuse. The court dismissed the appeal as moot because the juvenile court had terminated its jurisdiction while the appeal was pending.

In re N.V. - Juvenile Dependency Case Reversal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a juvenile dependency court's jurisdictional order in the case of In re N.V. The court found that the jurisdictional order, based on a domestic violence incident where the mother was briefly arrested but not charged, was not supported by substantial evidence. The opinion is non-precedential.

Marriage of C.C. and V.Z. - Domestic Violence Restraining Order Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, affirmed a lower court's decision to issue a one-year domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) against V.Z. The appeal concerned V.Z.'s alleged controlling behavior regarding her son's medication and her repeated calls to CPS and police.

People v. Burgos - Appeal of Postconviction Order Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, issued a non-precedential opinion in People v. Burgos on March 10, 2026. The court dismissed the defendant's appeal of a postconviction order denying his request for resentencing.

People v. Rodriguez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, affirmed the judgment against Crystal Cortes Rodriguez. The defendant pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges related to theft, identity theft, forgery, and battery. The court found no arguable issues on appeal.

Lahar v. Jaiswal - Malicious Prosecution Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, affirmed a lower court's denial of anti-SLAPP motions in the case of Lahar v. Jaiswal. The court also denied a motion for sanctions.

Belman v. Los Bagres Corp. - Wrongful Termination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment against Los Bagres Corporation and Juan Erasmo Garcia for wrongful termination of an employee. The court found no reversible error in the jury's verdict or the trial proceedings, upholding the lower court's decision.