Browse 27 abuse of discretion standard of review cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Prior convictions admissible in child endangerment case
People v. Emrick, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony child endangerment. The appellate court affirmed t...
Child molestation conviction affirmed; victim's excited utterance testimony admissible
People v. Landrine, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of child molestation. The appellate court affirmed the con...
Defendant's continuances waive speedy trial rights, writ denied
Cleare v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on April 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Cleare, sought a writ of mandate to compel the superior court to dis...
Petitioner waives speedy trial rights by seeking continuances
Meiner v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner sought a writ of mandate to compel the respondent court to dismiss a ...
Warrantless DUI blood draw upheld due to exigent circumstances
People v. Dunn, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Dunn, was convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving with a...
Court Affirms Senior Water Rights Based on 1947 Judgment
Las Posas Valley Water etc. v. Ventura County Waterworks etc., decided by California Court of Appeal on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns a dispute over water right...
Appellate Court Affirms Divorce Asset Division
Jogani v. Jogani, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 24, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision regarding the division of ass...
Appellate Court Denies Writ for Speedy Trial Violation
Flareau v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Flareau, sought a writ of mandate to compel the trial court to d...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Intent
People v. Dixon, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Dixon, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly ...
Appellate Court Affirms Divorce Asset Division
Halperin v. Halperin, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 29, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision regarding the division of ...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible to Show Intent and Motive
People v. Dixon, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Dixon, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Child Support Modification Denied Due to Lack of Changed Circumstances
Marriage of Starr, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's order denying the husband's request to...
Court Denies Writ to Dismiss Case Due to Good Cause for Service Delay
N.D. v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner sought a writ of mandate to compel the respondent court to dismiss a ...
Writ of Mandate Denied: Service Extension Upheld
Harmon v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Harmon, sought a writ of mandate to compel the trial court to dism...
Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights
In re Bella L., decided by California Court of Appeal on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's order terminating the mother's parental r...
Settlement Agreement Interpretation Dispute Affirmed
P. ex rel. Henggeler v. Dauod, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns a dispute over the interpretation of a settlement agreem...
CEQA and Subdivision Map Act Claims Against Housing Project Rejected
Coalition of Pacificans etc. v. City Council etc., decided by California Court of Appeal on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Coalition of Pacificans challenged the City Coun...
Appellate Court Denies Writ for Speedy Trial Violation
Benavides v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Benavides, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior Cou...
Delay caused by defendant's failure to appear justifies speedy trial extension
Pham v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Pham, sought a writ of mandate to compel the superior court to dism...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Bad Acts Evidence
People v. Crenshaw, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Crenshaw, was convicted of first-degree murder and robbery. The appe...
Prior 'wet reckless' conviction admissible for impeachment in felony evasion case
People v. Woodward, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Woodward, was convicted of felony evading an officer after a high-sp...
New evidence doesn't warrant new trial without due diligence
Anton's Services v. Hagen, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the de...
Speedy Trial Rights Not Violated in Complex Criminal Case
Nevarez v. Superior Court, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Nevarez, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior Cour...
Appellate Court Affirms Community Property Division in Divorce
Hart v. Hart, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision regarding the division of assets i...
California Coastal Commission's CEQA review for development permit found inadequate
Hastings College Conservation Com. v. State of Cal., decided by California Court of Appeal on October 15, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Hastings College Conservation Commit...
Conservator must prove necessity to sell real property over conservatee's objection
Conservatorship of A.H., decided by California Court of Appeal on September 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The conservator of A.H. sought to sell A.H.'s real property to pay for A.H.'s...
Appellate Court Denies Writ for Speedy Trial Violation
Angulo v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on September 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Angulo, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior Court to...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 27 abuse of discretion standard of review cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 24, Plaintiff Win: 3.
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