Browse 8 relevance of prior bad acts to prove identity cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Prior misconduct evidence admissible to prove motive and identity
People v. Perez, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Perez, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly wea...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible to Show Intent and Motive
People v. Dixon, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Dixon, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Felony child endangerment conviction affirmed for leaving infant in car
People v. Wagstaff, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony child endangerment after leaving his infant so...
Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Suppression Motion
People v. Hill, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's motion to...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible to Prove Motive and Identity
People v. Parker, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Parker, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly ...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
People v. Parker, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Parker, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadl...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Intent, Court Affirms Murder Conviction
People v. Pena, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Pena, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weap...
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 8 relevance of prior bad acts to prove identity cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8.
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