S.O. v. Bonita Unified School District - Childhood Sexual Assault Claims

The California Court of Appeal reversed a lower court's decision, holding that Assembly Bill No. 218's retroactive waiver of the claim presentation requirement for childhood sexual assault claims does not violate the California Constitution. This ruling allows plaintiffs to bring claims that would otherwise be time-barred.

People v. Lopez - Criminal Robbery and Restitution Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed an order regarding victim restitution in the case of People v. Lopez. The defendant appealed the trial court's determination of restitution owed to Wells Fargo Bank and the handling of potential restitution to NCR. The court found no abuse of discretion.

Villa v. Modica - Appeal of Employment Discharge

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's decision regarding the discharge of a police detective, Salvador Villa. The appellate court directed the trial court to order the Civil Service Commission to reconsider the penalty for Villa's employment discharge based on remaining charges.

People v. Snow - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, has reversed and remanded a sentencing order for Ricky Alan Snow. The court reconsidered the case in light of a Supreme Court directive concerning the application of the Three Strikes Reform Act of 2012.

County of Sacramento v. NKS Real Estate Holdings CA3 - Real Estate Development

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's judgment against NKS Real Estate Holdings, Inc. and its attorney for creating a nuisance per se by constructing and leasing an accessory dwelling unit without obtaining a building permit from Sacramento County. The court found the defendants' arguments regarding standing, ordinance conflict, and nuisance per se lacked merit.

People v. Patterson - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal issued an opinion in People v. Patterson, concerning a murder conviction. The court reversed and remanded the case with directions, indicating a significant change in the legal status of the defendant's conviction.

People v. Acosta - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment against Marlon Acosta, who was found guilty of multiple sexual offenses and kidnapping. Acosta appealed, raising issues of insufficient evidence, witness impeachment, admission of uncharged acts, and prosecutorial misconduct. The court found no merit in his contentions.

People v. Harvey - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's denial of a petition for recall and resentencing filed by James Earl Harvey. Harvey argued that denying resentencing mechanisms to defendants who were 18 at the time of their offenses, while providing them to those under 18, violated equal protection. The court rejected this argument, affirming the original sentence.

People v. Sheed - Motion to Vacate Conviction

The California Court of Appeal reversed an order denying Donny Kay Sheed's motion to vacate his 1989 conviction based on newly discovered evidence of factual innocence. The court found Sheed was entitled to a hearing on his motion.

Housing for the 21st Century Act - H.R.6644

The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R.6644), which revises federal housing programs. Key provisions include expanding financing for affordable housing, modifying HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and excluding veterans' disability benefits from VASH program income calculations. The bill has moved to the Senate for consideration.