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FDAP May 2026 Panel Bulletin
Read on for important information about sending legal mail to county jails, a new practice guide on communicating with clients ...
FDAP April 2026 Panel Bulletin
Read on for important information about new panel members, upcoming trainings, and recent First District panel victories. Welcome to New ...
A173225
The Court of Appeal reversed the deadly or dangerous weapon enhancement because the trial court prejudicially erred by instructing the jury that it could find the enhancement true if the weapon (a maul) was either (1) inherently deadly or dangerous, or (2) used in such a way that was capable of causing and likely to cause death or great bodily injury.
Recent Opinions & Review Grants
Short summaries of recent published opinions issued by the California Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Appellate Divisions – and recent review grants issued by the California Supreme Court – in criminal, juvenile, and civil commitment cases.
Pending Issues & Legislation
Information on pending issues in the California and United States Supreme Courts and on new and pending legislation in the California Legislature.