Explore 17 due process court cases in California. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Felony Murder Conviction Affirmed Despite Prior Conviction Evidence
People v. Jones, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Jones, was convicted of felony murder and robbery. The appellate court aff...
Delay caused by defendant's failure to appear justifies speedy trial extension
Pham v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Pham, sought a writ of mandate to compel the superior court to dism...
Felony evading conviction upheld due to high-speed chase in residential area
People v. S.H., decided by California Court of Appeal on December 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, S.H., was convicted of felony evading an officer. The appellate court aff...
Felony Evading Conviction Affirmed: Flight Shows Consciousness of Guilt
People v. Orozco, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony evading an officer. The appellate court affirm...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Settlement Dispute
Hu v. City of San Jose, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Hu, sued the City of San Jose for alleged violations of his due ...
State flood control assessment on city property upheld as valid exercise of police power
City of Rancho Palos Verdes v. State of Cal., decided by California Court of Appeal on September 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes challenged the State of C...
Mobilehome park owners must maintain common areas under MRL
Anaheim Mobile Estates v. State of Cal., decided by California Court of Appeal on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, holding...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
People v. Harlow, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Harlow, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful possession of ...
Mental illness doesn't automatically invalidate waiver of counsel, CA Supreme Court rules
People v. Faial, decided by California Supreme Court on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's waiver of their right to couns...
Waiver of Counsel Invalid Without Notice of Appellate Rights Forfeiture
People v. Choyce, decided by California Supreme Court on July 21, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The California Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's waiver of their right to counsel wa...
CCFPL Applies Retroactively; Writ of Mandate Denied
CFP BDA, LLC v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on July 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, CFP BDA, LLC, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior C...
Court: New charges in amended info must be supported by preliminary hearing evidence
Sanders v. Super. Ct., decided by California Court of Appeal on May 14, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The petitioner, Sanders, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior Court to dis...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible to Show Motive, Opportunity, and Intent
People v. Temple, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The a...
Consent to Vehicle Search Valid Despite Arrest, Court Rules
People v. K.D., decided by California Court of Appeal on April 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's motion to ...
Waiver of Counsel Requires Awareness of Disadvantages, Court Rules
People v. Jasso, decided by California Supreme Court on April 3, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The California Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's waiver of the right to counsel was k...
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...
Court Denies Writ for Speedy Trial Violation Due to Critical Witness Testimony
Lovelace v. Superior Court, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Lovelace, sought a writ of mandate to compel the Superior C...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 17 due process cases from courts in California. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding due process cases in California include: calctapp (14 cases), cal (3 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 14, Reversed: 2, Plaintiff Win: 1.