Guardianship of F.W. - California Court of Appeal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, has reversed a lower court's denial of a guardianship petition for a minor, F.W. The appellate court found the trial court applied the incorrect legal standard and misunderstood relevant case law, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Ryan v. Salinas Union High School District - Appeal of Order Denying Motion to Vacate Judgment

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed a non-precedential opinion on March 4, 2026, in Ryan v. Salinas Union High School District. The court dismissed the appeal of an order denying a motion to vacate a judgment, finding the order was not appealable.

People v. Law - Felony Murder Law Resentencing

The California Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's denial of a resentencing petition filed under Penal Code section 1172.6, concerning changes to felony murder laws. The appellate court found the trial court erred in its definition of reckless indifference, requiring a remand for further proceedings.

People v. Ramirez - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, affirmed a judgment against Carlos Jose Ramirez. Ramirez appealed after pleading no contest and being sentenced to two years for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no arguable issues on appeal.

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The California Court of Appeal filed a non-precedential opinion in People v. Stortz, addressing a criminal defendant's appeal of a kidnapping conviction.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The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in People v. Williams.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The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Eight, issued a modification to its non-precedential opinion in Piltan v. Novell.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.