People v. Ortega - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Ortega. The court affirmed the judgments and sentences of defendants Daniel Ortega, Alfonso Keer, and Jaime Chacon, who were convicted of murder.

People v. Pollard - Felony Reckless Evation Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pollard, concerning a felony reckless evasion charge. The court is reviewing whether the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the underlying traffic violations for the evasion charge.

People v. Sims - Criminal Convictions Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed in part and modified a criminal judgment for Kyle Richard Sims. The court found the evidence insufficient for certain aggravating circumstances related to drug quantities but otherwise upheld the jury's verdicts. The judgment was modified regarding sentencing terms and conduct credits.

People v. Rios - Appeal of Order Denying Motion to Vacate Guilty Pleas

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a trial court's order denying Saul Meza Rios's motions to set aside guilty pleas and vacate convictions. The court found the motions untimely and that Rios failed to establish prejudicial error.

People v. Montoya - Non-Precedential Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One, issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Montoya. The court affirmed the judgment, finding no arguable issues after an independent review of the record.

People v. Stewart - Sentencing Error on Manslaughter and Attempted Murder Charges

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, vacated the sentence for Steele Stewart in case C102503. The court found that the trial court erred by aggravating Stewart's sentence based on underlying facts that were not properly proven or admitted, and has remanded the matter for resentencing.

People v. Salomon - Modification of Opinion

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, issued a modification to its opinion in People v. Salomon. The modification corrects the judge's name in the caption of the opinion. This is a non-precedential, unpublished opinion.

People v. Hill - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal issued a non-precedential opinion in People v. Hill, addressing consolidated appeals from judgments of the Superior Court of San Diego County. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded with instructions regarding convictions for murder, assault, and firearm possession by felons.

Salley v. Outfront Media - Employment Law Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of Outfront Media, LLC, in a case brought by former employee Robert Shane Salley. Salley appealed the dismissal of claims related to unpaid commissions and meal/rest period violations.

Fix the City Inc. v. City of Los Angeles - Legal Opinion

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in Fix the City, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, ruling that a city ordinance allowing mayoral powers during a housing and homelessness emergency is not preempted by state law. The court found no conflict between the City's administrative code and the California Emergency Services Act.