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FDAP October 2026 Panel Bulletin

Read on for important information about FDAP’s annual seminar, service on Contra Costa Defenders, employment opportunities, upcoming trainings, and panel ...

FDAP September 2026 Panel Bulletin

Read on for important information about registering for FDAP’s October annual seminar, other upcoming training opportunities, FDAP’s new board members, ...

April 1, 2026

A173205/S295069

Panel Attorney: Candace Hale (PFR), Matthew Siroka (original habeas pet.)

After Court of Appeal’s initial summary denial, Supreme Court granted petition for review and transferred matter to Court of Appeal with directions to issue Order to Show Cause on habeas petition challenging sufficiency of evidence to support gang enhancement under intervening opinion in People v. Renteria (2022) 13 Cal.5th 951.

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.