Zeng v. Wang - Sanctions and Custody Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in Zeng v. Wang concerning an appeal of sanctions and custody orders. The court affirmed orders denying a request for minor's counsel and a child custody evaluator, while also affirming the denial of a request for sanctions, finding the minute order imposing sanctions not appealable.

Cruz v. Superior Court CA4/2 - Domestic Violence Restraining Order

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, granted a petition for writ of mandate in Cruz v. Superior Court. The court ordered the Superior Court to vacate its order continuing a Domestic Violence Restraining Order hearing and to set a hearing within the timeframe required by Family Code section 242(a). The opinion was filed on March 9, 2026.

People v. Rodriguez - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Rodriguez on March 9, 2026. This appeal concerns the resentencing of defendant Angel Michael Rodriguez following a prior habeas corpus petition that led to the striking of certain enhancements based on a prior conviction. The court affirmed the resulting judgment after directing a mathematical correction to the calculation of credits.

People v. Cooper - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, affirmed an order and judgment in the case of People v. Cooper. The defendant appealed his conviction for second-degree murder, arguing the trial court erred in revoking his pro. per. status after he refused to appear for a pretrial hearing. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion.

People v. Johnson - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in People v. Johnson, regarding a criminal defendant's right to self-representation and counsel during sentencing. The court found no error in denying the defendant's request to reappoint counsel after he had initially waived it.

People v. Duyon - Attempted Robbery Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment against James Duyon, who appealed after pleading guilty to attempted robbery. The court found no arguable issues in the appeal, upholding the trial court's decision to suspend sentence and place the defendant on probation.

People v. Green - Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reviewed an order recalling a defendant's sentence and holding a resentencing hearing. The court affirmed the trial court's decision to dismiss a prior prison term enhancement but otherwise decline further sentence reduction, addressing the defendant's request to represent himself.

People v. Paez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal modified a criminal judgment, striking a condition that allowed warrantless searches of electronic devices as invalid under People v. Lent. The court upheld other probation conditions, including mandatory participation in a sex offender treatment program.

People v. Rufo - Murder Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Rufo. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and a firearm enhancement, but the enhancement was dismissed in the interest of justice. The appellate court affirmed the judgment.

People v. Reed - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a trial court's denial of a defendant's petition for recall and resentencing. The appellate court agreed with the People that the trial court erred in applying the doctrine of the law of the case to deny the petition.