Browse 7 relevance of prior bad acts to prove motive 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...
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 Motive and Identity
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...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7.
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