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APPEALS HANDLED BY MARTIN KASSMAN

(in reverse chronological order, by filing date of primary brief)

This table does not reflect all of my appellate litigation experience. It includes only appeals and appellate writ proceedings in which I was solely or primarily responsible for the client's representation and filed at least one substantive brief.  Where the case title is hyperlinked, one or more of my briefs in the case is posted on this site; click on the link to go to the Briefs page.

Date Primary Brief Filed, Type of Brief(1)

My Client(2)

Case Title, Number (Court)(3)

Major Issue(s) on Appeal Oral Argument Date Relief Sought for My Client Outcome, Date of Opinion or Order (Citation, if Published); Significant Subsequent History
May 1, 2008, AOB Pablo Perez (ADI) People v. Perez, E043078 (DCA 4/2) Whether sentence on three counts should have been stayed (Pen. Code, § 654) Modification of sentence  
Mar. 28, 2008, AOB Dawn Quang Tran (SDAP) People v. Tran, H031976 (DCA 6) Insufficient evidence Reversal of commitment extension  
Feb. 19, 2008, AOB Melvin Fisher (ADI) People v. Fisher, E043073 (DCA 4/2) Whether sentence on two counts should have been stayed (Pen. Code, § 654) Modification of sentence  
Jan. 17, 2008, AOB Luis L. Madrid (FDAP) People v. Madrid, A118033 (DCA 1/5) Illegal detention Reversal of conviction  
Oct. 12, 2007, AOB Courage B. Evans (ADI) People v. Evans, E041256 (DCA 4/2) Insufficient evidence None Reversal of conviction on one count Affirmed, Mar. 13, 2008
July 11, 2007, AOB Mose Weatherspoon, Jr. (ADI) People v. Weatherspoon, E041115 (DCA 4/2) Race discrimination in peremptory challenges (Wheeler) Jan. 8, 2008 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, Jan. 30, 2008
May 31, 2007, AOB Andrew Gaines (FDAP) People v. Gaines, A114911 (DCA 1/1) Enhancement not proven or admitted None Modification of sentence Affirmed, Aug. 23, 2007
May 14, 2007, AOB Zeferino Ramirez (ADI) People v. Ramirez, D049922 (DCA 4/1) Illegal detention and search Dec. 12, 2007 Reversal of conviction Reversed, Dec. 19, 2007
Nov. 15, 2006, AOB Vincent Johnson (SDAP) People v. Johnson, H030142 (DCA 6) Entitlement to presentence conduct credits between reversal of judgment and resentencing  None Remand for resentencing Affirmed, June 28, 2007
Aug. 22, 2006, PFR R.N.R. Oils, Inc. et al. R.N.R. Oils, Inc. v. BP West Coast Products, LLC, S145992 (Cal.) Interpretation of statute re service station franchisee's right of first refusal (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 20999.25) N/A Review of Court of Appeal decision Denied, Oct. 11, 2006
June 14, 2006, AOB Henry Nguyen (SDAP) People v. Nguyen, H029217 (DCA 6) Whether sentence on one count should have been stayed (Pen. Code, § 654) Apr. 19, 2007 Modification of sentence Affirmed, Apr. 25, 2007
May 15, 2006, PFR Michael Bacon et al. Bacon v. Renard, S143401 (Cal.) Scope of appellate review after default judgment N/A Review of Court of Appeal decision Denied, June 28, 2006
Dec. 19, 2005, AOB Martin Mesa (FDAP) People v. Mesa, A109157 (DCA 1/3) Whether trial court erred as to defendant's eligibility for probation Sept. 27, 2006 Remand for resentencing Remanded for resentencing, Oct. 19, 2006
Mar. 14, 2005, AOB Vincent Johnson (SDAP) People v. Johnson, H027687 (DCA 6) Denial of spouse's privilege not to testify Nov. 15, 2005 Reversal of conviction; modification of sentence Conviction affirmed, remanded for partial retrial, Nov. 17, 2005
Feb. 22, 2005, AOB Ann Tran (ADI) People v. Nguyen, G034250 (DCA 4/3) Insufficient evidence Nov. 22, 2005 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, Dec. 8, 2005
Apr. 22, 2004, AOB Peter Esquibel (CAP-LA) People v. Esquibel, B165767 (DCA 2/8) Violation of right to public trial Sept. 27, 2004 Reversal of conviction; modification of sentence Pending in DCA 2/8 after that court's judgment vacated, Esquibel v. California, May 29, 2007 (SCOTUS; 127 S.Ct. 2882, 167 L.Ed.2d 1150)
Feb. 17, 2004, AOB Donald Samson (FDAP) People v. Samson, A102394 (DCA 1/1) Illegal search under parole condition July 7, 2004 Reversal of conviction; modification of sentence Conviction affirmed, sentence modified, Oct. 14, 2004; affirmed, Samson v. California, June 19, 2006 (SCOTUS; 547 U.S. 843)
May 6, 2003, AOB Rey Quintero (CAP-LA) People v. Quintero, B160403 (DCA 2/1) Admission of evidence more prejudicial than probative Nov. 18, 2003 Reversal of conviction; modification of sentence Conviction affirmed, sentence modified, Nov. 21, 2003
Nov. 4, 2002, AOB Pablo N. Torres (FDAP) People v. Torres, A097339 (DCA 1/3) Insufficient evidence None Reversal or modification of conviction on one count Affirmed, Mar. 27, 2003
May 24, 2002, AOB David J. Arenz (CAP-LA) People v. Arenz, B152076 (DCA 2/7) Insufficient evidence Feb. 6, 2003 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, Mar. 10, 2003
Jan. 29, 2002, AOB Jermaine N. Beasley (CAP-LA) People v. Beasley, B152073 (DCA 2/8) Insufficient evidence; statute of limitations Dec. 17, 2002 Reversal or modification of conviction on ten counts Reversed or modified on nine counts, otherwise affirmed, Jan. 30, 2003 (105 Cal.App.4th 1078)
Oct. 12, 2001, AOB Ardis G. Burns (CAP-LA) People v. Burns, B149550 (DCA 2/3) Excluded evidence; erroneous conviction on two identical counts Apr. 16, 2002 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, May 16, 2002
Jan. 16, 2001, HC Miguel A. Lugo (CAP-LA) In re Lugo, B147111 (DCA 2/7) Ineffective assistance of counsel June 4, 2001 Vacation of judgment Denied, June 26, 2001
Dec. 4, 2000, AOB Javier O. Quinteros (CAP-LA) People v. Quinteros, B141181 (DCA 2/6) Ineffective assistance of counsel; insufficient evidence and lack of jury trial on enhancement May 10, 2001 Reversal of conviction; striking or reversal of enhancement Affirmed, June 4, 2001
June 5, 2000, AOB Miguel A. Lugo (CAP-LA) People v. Lugo, B133754 (DCA 2/7) Ineffective assistance of counsel; excluded evidence; denial of juror contact information June 4, 2001 Reversal of conviction; remand for disclosure of juror contact information Affirmed, June 26, 2001
Nov. 5, 1999, HC Raymond F. Puga (CAP-LA) In re Puga, B136543 (DCA 2/4) Ineffective assistance of counsel N/A Vacation of judgment Summarily denied, Dec. 15, 1999
July 28, 1999, AOB Makboul A. Makboul (ADI) People v. Makboul, E023489 (DCA 4/2) Plea bargain invalid None Reversal of conviction Reversed, Dec. 16, 1999
Feb. 11, 1999, AOB William F. Flowers (CAP-LA) People v. Flowers, B120731 (DCA 2/5) Cruel and unusual punishment Aug. 3, 1999 Remand for resentencing Affirmed, Aug. 9, 1999
Dec. 3, 1998, AOB Darrell Williams (CAP-LA) People v. Hampton, B120730 (DCA 2/4) Admission of codefendant's confession; refused jury instruction July 16, 1999 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, July 20, 1999 (73 Cal.App.4th 710)
Oct. 16, 1998, AOB Raymond Matthews (CAP-LA) People v. Mathews, B120752 (DCA 2/1) Failure to require justification for challenges to black jurors (Wheeler) May 19, 1999 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, June 1, 1999
Feb. 4, 1998, AOB Ernesto Ocegueda (CAP-LA) People v. Osegueda, B112170 (DCA 2/3) Failure to justify sentencing choices July 14, 1998 Remand for resentencing Affirmed, Aug. 24, 1998
Sept. 23, 1997, AOB John A. Martinez (CAP-LA) People v. Martinez, B106885 (DCA 2/5) Failure to exercise discretion to appoint advisory counsel; sentencing errors Jan. 12, 1998 Reversal of conviction; remand for resentencing Affirmed, Apr. 23, 1998
Aug. 11, 1997, AOB Clarence Lewis (CAP-LA) People v. Lewis, B103754 (DCA 2/4) Failure to require justification for challenges to black jurors (Wheeler); sentencing errors Mar. 20, 1998 Reversal of conviction; modification of sentence; remand for resentencing Conviction affirmed, remanded for partial retrial and resentencing, May 4, 1998
Feb. 25, 1997, AOB Dayton Quinn (CAP-LA) People v. Quinn, B103771) (DCA 2/4) Failure to instruct on lesser included offense Oct. 16, 1997 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, Oct. 23, 1997
Oct. 10, 1996, AOB Eldrid B. Lopez (CAP-LA) People v. Lopez, B094501 (DCA 2/7) Insufficient evidence; improper rebuttal Feb. 5, 1997 Reversal of conviction Conviction affirmed, remanded for resentencing, Feb. 18, 1997
Aug. 21, 1996, AOB Christopher W. Lewis (FDAP) People v. Lewis, A073583 (DCA 1/2) Illegal search under probation condition Apr. 16, 1997 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, Apr. 22, 1997
May 13, 1996, AOB Edward Baldwin (CAP-LA) People v. Baldwin, B093156 (DCA 2/7) Failure to exercise discretion to dismiss strike (Romero) Aug. 8, 1996 Remand for resentencing Remanded for resentencing, Aug. 21, 1996
May 9, 1996, AOB Ernesto Ocegueda (CAP-LA) People v. Osegueda, B094770 (DCA 2/3) Failure to exercise discretion to dismiss strike (Romero) Oct. 16, 1996 Remand for resentencing Remanded for resentencing, Nov. 5, 1996
Feb. 27, 1996, AOB Raymond F. Puga (CAP-LA) People v. Puga, B094771 (DCA 2/4) Improper impeachment with prior (Castro) Oct. 18, 1996 Reversal of conviction; modification of sentence Affirmed, Mar. 17, 1997
Aug. 3, 1995, AOB Kevin L. Goodwin (FDAP) People v. Goodwin, A069638 (DCA 1/2) Dual use of prior conviction None Modification of sentence Affirmed, July 18, 1996
July 26, 1995, AOB Reginald A. Howard (ADI) People v. Howard, E015573 (DCA 4/2) Lack of Miranda warning; evidence of prior bad acts May 7, 1996 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, May 13, 1996
June 12, 1995, AOB Oscar Solis (SDAP) People v. Solis, H013760 (DCA 6) Illegal search; conviction in excess of jurisdiction Dec. 11, 1995 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, Jan. 16, 1996
Mar. 3, 1995, AOB Raul N. Covarrubias (SDAP) People v. Covarrubias, H013384 (DCA 6) Illegal detention Sept. 19, 1995 Reversal of conviction Affirmed, Oct. 16, 1995
Dec. 2, 1994, AOB Joseph R. Hoke, Jr. (SDAP) People v. Hoke, H013094 (DCA 6) Multiple prosecution; illegal arrest June 20, 1995 Reversal of conviction Reversed, July 14, 1995
June 11, 1993, RB Michael Anastasios et al. JRH Capital Investment, Inc. v. Anastasios , C014331 (DCA 3) Whether specific performance of contract properly denied None Affirmance Affirmed, Nov. 23, 1993
Mar. 11, 1993, Amic. California Newspaper Publishers Association et al. Freedom Newspapers, Inc. v. Orange County Employees Retirement System Bd. of Directors, S029178 (Cal.) Interpretation of Brown Act (open meeting law) None for our clients Affirmance of Court of Appeal judgment Reversed, Dec. 23, 1993 (6 Cal.4th 821)
Sept. 16, 1992, RB Russell I. Kassman Cearlock v. Kassman, A055391 (DCA 1/2) Jury misconduct; evidence authentication None Affirmance Affirmed, May 10, 1993
Nov. 13, 1991, RB California Medical Association et al. O'Connor v. California Medical Ass'n, A054061 (DCA 1/3) Public figure status of libel plaintiff; whether constitutional malice shown May 14, 1992 Affirmance Affirmed, May 21, 1992

1. The brief listed is the first major brief I filed in each case.  Types of briefs:  AOB=Appellant's Opening Brief.  Amic.=Brief of Amicus Curiae.  HC=Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.  PFR=Petition for Review.  RB=Respondent's Brief.


2. Parentheses after a client's name indicate that I was appointed by the court to handle the case upon the recommendation of the indicated appellate project.  ADI=Appellate Defenders, Inc.  CAP-LA=California Appellate Project, Los AngelesFDAP=First District Appellate ProjectSDAP=Sixth District Appellate Program.


3. Courts:  Cal.=California Supreme CourtDCA (x/x)=California Court of Appeal (District/Division).  SCOTUS=Supreme Court of the United States.


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