CA Unpub Decisions

The sole issue at trial was identity, and no witnesses testified in favor of the defense. The prosecutor argued that appellant, a drug dealer, shot the victim, after a drug transaction. There was no dispute that the shooting occurred in Lafayette Park or that victim died as a result of a gunshot wound to his head.

A decision regarding breach of contract and declaratory relief against a respondent, specific enforcement of a right to computer code against respondents, violation of the UCL against respondents, interference with contract against the defendants and interference with prospective economic advantage and fraud against defendants.

A criminal law decision regarding inflicting corporal injury on a cohabitant, discharging a firearm with gross negligence and assault with a semiautomatic firearm.

Appellant appeals from the trial court's orders granting demurrers without leave to amend, leading to dismissals as to defendants. The operative second amended complaint (SAC) was for medical malpractice and, as to respondents, for alleged altering of appellant's medical records in 1995 and 2003.

Under the Interstate Commerce Act, a motor carrier is strictly liable to a shipper whose goods are damaged or lost. On the other hand, a broker of transportation services is not strictly liable for such damage and is responsible for its negligence under common law.

This is appellant's second appeal regarding the dismissal of complaint with prejudice for failure to serve the complaint in accordance with rule 201.7 of the California Rules of Court and failure to comply with the court's order to close the pleadings.

A criminal law decision regarding first degree residential burglary.

A criminal law decision regarding transportation of a controlled substance, possession for sale of a controlled substance, carrying a firearm concealed in a vehicle and carrying a loaded unregistered firearm on person.

A criminal law decision regarding burglary and grand theft.

A criminal law decision regarding burglary and grand theft.

The question in this case is whether a defendant in an interpleader action may obtain attorney fees under Civil Code section 1717 from a codefendant in the action, based on a promissory note between those parties that contained an attorney fees clause. Court answer the question in the negative.

A criminal law decision regarding stalking, dissuading a witness, violating a protective order, petty theft and simple battery.

A decision regarding an accessory to a felony and unlawful possession of a firearm, attempted murder, assault with a firearm, discharging of a firearm at a person from a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of a firearm and a gang enhancement.

A criminal law decision regarding robbery, assault with a firearm, making a criminal threat with numerous personal firearm use enhancements.