Browse 13 jury instructions on lesser included offenses cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
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...
California Court Affirms Murder Conviction and Death Sentence
People v. Melgoza, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. On appeal,...
Court Affirms Conviction Despite Challenges to Evidence and Jury Instructions
People v. Perez-Tinoco, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Perez-Tinoco, was convicted of multiple felony offenses, includin...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible; Manslaughter Instruction Properly Denied
People v. Page, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Page, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Admissible; Manslaughter Instruction Properly Denied
People v. Mills, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Mills, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly ...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible; voluntary manslaughter instruction not warranted
People v. Roberts, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Roberts, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a dea...
Appellate Court Affirms Convictions for Attempted Murder and Assault
People v. Isayev, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of multiple felonies, including attempted murder and assaul...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible; Manslaughter Instruction Properly Denied
People v. Dejesus-Galindo, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly ...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Rejects Manslaughter Instruction
People v. Cota, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Cota, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Ramos, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Ramos, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weap...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Bad Acts Evidence
People v. Hickman, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Hickman, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Misconduct Evidence
People v. Whipple, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Whipple, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible in Felony Murder Case
People v. Woods, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony murder and robbery. The appellate court affirmed th...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 13.
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