Browse 21 second degree murder elements cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Court Upholds Warrant Based on Corroborated, Ongoing Criminal Activity
People v. Espiritu, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's motion...
Appellate court affirms murder conviction, upholds admission of gang evidence
People v. Diaz, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Diaz, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Prior conviction evidence admissible; murder conviction affirmed
People v. Zapata, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Zapata, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful possession ...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Gomez, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Gomez, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Jimenez, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Jimenez, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a dead...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Aguilar, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Aguilar, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadl...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Jimenez, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Jimenez, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a dea...
Prior conviction evidence and jury instructions upheld in murder conviction
People v. Grandberry, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Grandberry, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with ...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Rejects Manslaughter Instruction
People v. NavaAdame, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weap...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Misconduct Evidence
People v. Taito, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Taito, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admission
People v. Hernandez, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Hernandez, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful posses...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
People v. Hill, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Hill, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weap...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Ramos, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Ramos, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Court Affirms Child Endangerment Conviction Based on Sufficient Evidence
People v. Wright, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Wright, was convicted of felony child endangerment and child abuse after...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Rejects Manslaughter Instruction
People v. Cota, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Cota, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon...
Prior misconduct evidence admissible to prove identity and intent
People v. Valle, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The ...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admission
People v. Munoz, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Munoz, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weap...
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 Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
People v. Anderson, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Anderson, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful possession of...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
People v. Rushing, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Rushing, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Rejects Manslaughter Instruction
People v. Padron, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Th...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 21 second degree murder elements cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 21.
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