Browse 5 duty to retreat cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Prior conviction evidence admissible; murder conviction affirmed
People v. Zapata, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Zapata, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful possession ...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible to prove motive, intent, and identity.
People v. Craig, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Craig, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive, Court Affirms Murder Conviction
People v. Seigler, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Seigler, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a dead...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible; Manslaughter Instruction Properly Denied
People v. Fleming, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Fleming, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Identity and Motive
People v. Tafoya, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Th...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 duty to retreat cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.
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