Browse 13 self defense jury instructions cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Uceda, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The ...
Prior conviction evidence admissible for impeachment in felony murder case
People v. Guevara, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony murder and robbery. The appellate court affirme...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Mirabal, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon....
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...
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...
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...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Munoz, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Munoz, 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 June 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Ramos, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weap...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admission
People v. Millan, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The ...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Luu, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The a...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Evidence of Prior Misconduct
People v. Tang, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The ...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Misconduct Evidence
People v. Lara, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Lara, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 13.
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