Browse 13 harmless error analysis 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...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Uceda, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 5, 2026, 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 Admissibility
People v. Gonzalez, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Gonzalez, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a d...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible to Prove Motive, Opportunity, Identity
People v. Flores, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Flores, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadl...
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...
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 'wet reckless' conviction admissible for impeachment
People v. Sarabia, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony evading an officer and driving under the influ...
Prior misconduct evidence admissible to prove identity and intent; conviction affirmed
People v. Midell, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. T...
Felony evasion conviction affirmed; jury instructions upheld
People v. Barnum, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony evasion of a police officer and misdemeanor hit-and...
Appellate Court Affirms Felony Murder Conviction Despite Instructional Challenges
People v. Nino, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of multiple felony offenses, including robbery and assault. The ...
Prior convictions admissible for impeachment in grand theft case
People v. Duenas, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony grand theft after a jury found him guilty of stealin...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admissibility of Prior Misconduct Evidence
People v. Roy, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The a...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Hinojos, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Hinojos, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 13 harmless error analysis cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 13.
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