People v. Demacedo (Cal. Ct. App., Nov. 12, 2025, No. A170580) 2025 WL 3169575, at *1–4 Summary: Demacedo was convicted of three counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated (Pen. Code, § 191.5, subd. (a)) for the death of three victims, as well as felony violations of Vehicle Code section…
People v. Mills (Cal. Ct. App., Sept. 9, 2025, No. 2D CRIM. B334998) 2025 WL 2601940, at *1–2 Summary: Mills, a convicted “three striker,” with a life sentence wanted eligibility for “elderly parole.” Elderly parole allows the Board of Parole Hearings, to review the parole suitability of any inmate who…
People v. Grajeda (Cal. Ct. App., June 3, 2025, No. B337664) 2025 WL 1564615, at *1 Summary: In 2012 a jury found Grajeda guilty of first degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. The jury also found true gang and firearm allegations. The trial court found true…
People v. Temple (Cal. Ct. App., May 6, 2025, No. G062781) 2025 WL 1304577, at *1 Summary: A jury found Temple not guilty of first degree murder (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd. (a), 189, subd. (a)) but guilty of the lesser included offense of second degree murder (§ 189, subd.…
People v. Martinez (Cal. Ct. App., Feb. 7, 2025, No. E082657) 2025 WL 429628 Summary: Martinez was charged with grand theft, acting as contractor without a license, requiring a downpayment in excess of $1,000, and unlawfully receiving payments in excess of the work performed, filed motion to dismiss based on…
Andrew v. White (U.S., Jan. 21, 2025, No. 23-6573) 2025 WL 247502 Summary: Supreme Court’s decision in Payne v. Tennessee, 111 S.Ct. 2597, that Due Process Clause can in certain cases protect against introduction of unduly prejudicial evidence at criminal trials, was a “holding,” for purposes of federal habeas review…
People v. Lattin (Cal. Ct. App., Dec. 18, 2024, No. D083262) 2024 WL 5153046, at *1 Summary: Lattin contends a gun must be loaded to commit assault with a firearm unless it is used as a club or bludgeon. (Pen. Code, § 245, subd. (a)(4).) He argues that the present…
People v. Nuno (Cal. Ct. App., Oct. 17, 2024, No. H051205) 2024 WL 4512214, at *1 Summary: The issue in this appeal was whether Nuno, under Penal Code section 1172.6, may obtain discovery of material, exculpatory evidence in peace officer personnel records under Brady v. Maryland (1963) 373 U.S. 83…
People v. Howard (Cal. Ct. App., Aug. 27, 2024, No. H050156) 2024 WL 3947977, at *1 Summary: Howard shot a man at a nightclub in San Jose. At trial, Howard testified that he acted in self-defense. A jury convicted him of second degree murder. After the jury’s verdict but prior…
THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. DAVID G. ARIAS, Defendant and Appellant. (Cal. Ct. App., May 10, 2024, No. A164789) 2024 WL 2103781, at *1 Summary: Arias was tried for two counts of sexual abuse committed against J. Doe, a child under 14 years old. During the trial, the defense…