Modus Operandi Cases in California Court of Appeal

Browse 6 modus operandi cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Modus Operandi Opinions from California Court of Appeal (6)

People v. McInnis

Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Rejects Manslaughter Instruction

California Court of Appeal · 2025-11-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

People v. McInnis, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, McInnis, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a dea...

People v. Ball

Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Misconduct Evidence

California Court of Appeal · 2025-09-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

People v. Ball, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. T...

People v. Midell

Prior misconduct evidence admissible to prove identity and intent; conviction affirmed

California Court of Appeal · 2025-08-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

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...

People v. Brinson

Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible in Felony Murder Case

California Court of Appeal · 2025-07-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

People v. Brinson, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony murder and robbery. The appellate court affirmed t...

People v. Barnum

Felony evasion conviction affirmed; hit-and-run argument barred

California Court of Appeal · 2025-06-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

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...

People v. Woods

Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible in Felony Murder Case

California Court of Appeal · 2025-03-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

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: 6.

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