Explore 14 standard of review for evidentiary rulings court cases in California. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Standard Of Review For Evidentiary Rulings Opinions in California (14)
Prior misconduct evidence admissible to prove motive and identity
California Court of Appeal · 2026-03-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
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 conviction evidence admissible; murder conviction affirmed
California Court of Appeal · 2026-02-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
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 ...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible to prove motive and intent
California Court of Appeal · 2025-11-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
People v. Cervantes, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Cervantes, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Misconduct Evidence
California Court of Appeal · 2025-11-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
People v. McInnis, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon...
Court Affirms Conviction Despite Challenges to Evidence and Jury Instructions
California Court of Appeal · 2025-10-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
People v. Perez-Tinoco, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Perez-Tinoco, was convicted of multiple felony offenses, includin...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Misconduct Evidence
California Court of Appeal · 2025-09-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
People v. Ball, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. T...
Prior 'wet reckless' conviction admissible for impeachment
California Court of Appeal · 2025-09-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
People v. Sarabia, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony evading an officer and driving under the influ...
Prior misconduct evidence admissible to prove identity and motive
California Court of Appeal · 2025-08-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
People v. Midell, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. T...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
California Court of Appeal · 2025-08-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
People v. Singleton, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Singleton, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a d...
Prior misconduct evidence admissible for identity and motive; conviction affirmed
California Court of Appeal · 2025-07-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
People v. Cunningham, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon....
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible in Felony Murder Case
California Court of Appeal · 2025-07-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
People v. Brinson, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony murder and robbery. The appellate court affirmed t...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Identity
California Court of Appeal · 2025-06-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
People v. Walts, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 23, 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 Evidence of Prior Misconduct
California Court of Appeal · 2025-03-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
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 ...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Identity and Motive
California Court of Appeal · 2025-03-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
People v. Tafoya, 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...