Explore 24 court opinions on Assault With A Deadly Weapon. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Appellate Court Affirms Assault Finding but Reverses Placement Order, Requiring Reconsideration of Less Restrictive Options for Juvenile
This case involves E.J., a minor, who was found to be a person described under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 due to committing assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor battery. The juv...
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 ...
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...
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...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible; voluntary manslaughter instruction not warranted
People v. Dozier, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Dozier, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive, Court Affirms Murder Conviction
People v. Seigler, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Seigler, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a dead...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive, Opportunity, or Intent
People v. Murphy, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Murphy, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadl...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Rejects Manslaughter Instruction
People v. McInnis, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, McInnis, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a dea...
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...
California appeals court orders new trial for assault charge due to flawed jury instructions on self-defense
This case involves a defendant, Guevara, who was convicted of multiple felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder. The prosecution presented evidence that Guevara shot at a ...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Rejects "Heat of Passion" Defense
People v. Orozco, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Orozco, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly ...
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...
California Court of Appeal Upholds Convictions for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Attempted Murder
This case involves a defendant, Cardenas, who was convicted of multiple felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder. The prosecution presented evidence that Cardenas shot at ...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Gang Evidence Admissibility
People v. Gutierrez, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Gutierrez, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a d...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible in Felony Murder Case
People v. Gresham, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony murder and robbery. The appellate court affirmed t...
Appellate court affirms murder conviction, rejects manslaughter instruction claim
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 Show Motive, Opportunity, and Intent
People v. Thompson, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Thompson, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadl...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible to Prove Identity and Motive
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 ...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Misconduct Evidence
People v. Whipple, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Whipple, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Gang evidence and jury instructions upheld in murder conviction
People v. Henderson, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Henderson, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful possessi...
Appellate court affirms child endangerment conviction based on gross negligence
People v. K.D., decided by California Court of Appeal on March 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, K.D., was convicted of felony child endangerment. The appellate court affir...
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...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Excited Utterance Admissibility
People v. Gray, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Gray, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapo...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Evidence Admission
People v. Gonzalez, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Gonzalez, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a de...