Browse 6 motive opportunity and intent as exceptions to character evidence rule 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 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 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 to prove motive and identity
People v. Torres, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Torres, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible; manslaughter instruction not warranted
People v. Miller, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Miller, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Admissible; Manslaughter Instruction Properly Denied
People v. Wilson, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Wilson, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly wea...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 motive opportunity and intent as exceptions to character evidence rule cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6.
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