Browse 14 elements of second degree murder cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive, Opportunity, Intent
People v. Harzan, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Harzan, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Prior misconduct evidence admissible to prove motive and identity
People v. Perez, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Perez, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly wea...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
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...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Admits Prior Misconduct Evidence
People v. Harrison, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Harrison, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a d...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
People v. Hill, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Hill, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Identity and Motive
People v. Olea, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Th...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admission
People v. Hernandez, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Hernandez, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful posses...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
People v. Harlow, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Harlow, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful possession of ...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
People v. Walts, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The ...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admission
People v. Millan, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The ...
Prior misconduct evidence admissible to prove identity and intent; conviction affirmed
People v. Benson, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Benson, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admission
People v. Cabada, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Cabada, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
People v. Wilson, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Wilson, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful possession ...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Richardson, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Richardson, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 14 elements of second degree murder cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 14.
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