Supreme Court Oral Argument

This oral argument session will be held in person at San Francisco.

Live webcast will begin here at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5.

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The following case summaries are issued to inform the public about cases that the California Supreme Court has scheduled for oral argument and of their general subject matter.  The descriptions set out below are, in most instances, reproduced from the original news release issued when review in each of these matters was granted and are provided for the convenience of the public.  The descriptions do not necessarily reflect the view of the court or define the specific issues that will be addressed by the court.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025 — 9:00 A.M.

(1)  People v. Emanuel (Louis Sanchez), S280551
#23-174  People v. Emanuel (Louis Sanchez), S280551.  (H049147; nonpublished opinion; Santa Clara County Superior Court; C1246799.)  Petition for review after the Court of Appeal affirmed an order denying a post-judgment motion in a criminal matter.  This case presents the following issue:  Does sufficient evidence support the trial court’s finding that defendant acted with reckless indifference to human life and therefore was ineligible for resentencing pursuant to Penal Code section 1172.6?

(2)  People v. Barrett (Joseph Anthony), [Automatic Appeal], S124131
This matter is an automatic appeal from a judgment of death.