CA Unpub Decisions

A jury convicted Defendant of committing a lewd act upon a child. The trial court imposed consecutive sentences on the four counts, resulting in a prison sentence of 12 years. Defendant argues that the imposition of consecutive sentences violated the proscription against multiple punishment for a single act. Court concluded that defendant's argument lacks merit, and accordingly, court affirms.

A jury convicted Defendant of committing a lewd act upon a child. The trial court imposed consecutive sentences on the four counts, resulting in a prison sentence of 12 years. Defendant argues that the imposition of consecutive sentences violated the proscription against multiple punishment for a single act. Court concluded that defendant's argument lacks merit, and accordingly, court affirms.

Appeal from an order revoking probation. Appellant challenges a restitution fine that was imposed. Court agree the fine was imposed improperly and will order the appropriate modification.

A decision wherein held objecting insurers are liable for equitable indemnity or equitable contribution to appellants and settling insurers.

Appeal from the order declaring appellant a ward of the juvenile court pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 602. Appellant contends the court failed to make a section 241.1 determination as to whether appellant should be a ward of the court or a dependent of the court, failed to make proper findings regarding his educational needs, and failed to exercise its discretion in setting his maximum confinement time. Court affirm.

A modification decision.

Appeal from judgments entered upon appellants convictions by separate juries of two counts of attempted murder, one count of shooting at an occupied vehicle and one count of shooting at an inhabited dwelling.

A decision regarding a petition under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, alleging that appellant had committed assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury . A second petition was filed alleging that appellant had committed the offense of possessing a weapon on school grounds. Following the hearing, the juvenile court sustained the petitions and found appellant to be a person described by Welfare and Institutions Code section 602. It ordered appellant's placement in a community camp program for a maximum of four years and four months but stayed this order and imposed probation

A decision regarding fraud and breach of contract.

Appeal from the judgment entered following a jury trial resulting in conviction of assault with a deadly weapon with two prior serious felony convictions.

A decision regarding malicious prosecution action,court reject the defendant's contentions of error, including that the complaint was time-barred and that the trial court committed instructional error, and affirm the judgment for the plaintiff.

A criminal law decision regarding first degree murder, defendant personally and intentionally discharged a firearm to kill, and the murder was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

Appellant,a physician and tenured faculty member of the medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), was disciplined for committing scientific misconduct. Appellant pursued a writ of administrative mandamus, seeking to have UCLA's disciplinary decision set aside. The petition was denied. On appeal, appellant argues that (1) her due process rights were violated, and (2) the university's actions are time-barred. Court affirm.

A criminal law decision regarding a plea of nolo contendre to possession of a firearm by a felon.