Browse 6 motive opportunity and intent as exceptions to character evidence rules 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. Riggs, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Riggs, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly wea...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive, Opportunity, or Intent
People v. Murphy, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Murphy, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadl...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Misconduct Evidence
People v. Dain, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Th...
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...
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...
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: 6.
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