People v. Stortz - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed a non-precedential opinion in People v. Stortz, addressing a criminal defendant's appeal of a kidnapping conviction. The court affirmed the conviction, finding that any error in denying the defendant's request to represent himself at the preliminary hearing stage was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

People v. Williams - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in People v. Williams. The court affirmed the lower court's denial of the defendant's petition for recall and resentencing, despite the People conceding error in the initial denial. The case concerns sentencing for a defendant convicted of multiple violent felonies.

Piltan v. Novell - Modification of Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, issued a modification to its non-precedential opinion in Piltan v. Novell. The modification corrects the listed counsel for the appellant, with no change to the judgment itself. The original opinion was filed on March 2, 2026, and the modification was filed on March 4, 2026.

Aquat 009 v. Fine CA2/7 - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, filed a non-precedential opinion in Aquat 009, LLC v. Fine et al. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case concerning a defaulted loan and subsequent foreclosure. The opinion is not to be published in the official reports.

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The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of In re J.P. The appeal concerns the sufficiency of evidence for a juvenile court finding that the minor committed a criminal threat.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

Harlem v. Corben - Appeal of Default Judgment Denial

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, filed a non-precedential opinion on March 4, 2026, affirming the trial court's denial of Kenneth Corben's motion to set aside a default judgment. The default judgment was entered in favor of Krisp Productions NY, LLC, for $507,783.64.

People v. Alvarez - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal vacated a prior strike finding against Francisco Juan Alvarez, remanding for further proceedings. This decision follows reconsideration in light of a new Supreme Court precedent regarding the retroactive application of Assembly Bill No. 333 to prior strike convictions.

People v. Delgado - Appeal of Denial to Vacate Drug Conviction

The California Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a lower court's denial of Adolfo Delgado's motion to vacate his 1991 drug conviction. The court found the motion was improperly denied as successive, impacting individuals seeking to challenge past convictions due to potential immigration consequences.

People v. Haygood - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Haygood on March 4, 2026. The court affirmed the judgment of the Superior Court of Fresno County, upholding the conviction and sentence for first-degree murder with a firearm enhancement.

People v. Sanchez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Sanchez. The court affirmed the defendant's conviction for first-degree murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon, following an independent review of the record.