March 5, 2026
Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District, Division One
The Rule of People v. Uceda is that a trial court must instruct sua sponte on grossly negligent discharge of a firearm (Penal Code § 246.3, subd.
February 26, 2026
Court of Appeal of the State of California, Fifth Appellate District
The Rule of People v. Gonzalez is that Assembly Bill No.
February 11, 2026
Court of Appeal of the State of California, Fifth Appellate District
The Rule of People v. Dixon is that grand jury proceeding transcripts and police reports containing witness statements are inadmissible at Penal Code section 1172.6 evidentiary hearings, under circumstances where the defendant had no opportunity to cross-examine witnesses and the documents constitute multiple levels of hearsay without applicable exceptions.