The California Supreme Court is set to hold an oral argument session in person at San Francisco on March 5, 2025. The live webcast of the proceedings will commence at 9:00 a.m.
The court has scheduled two cases for oral argument. The first case, "People v. Emanuel (Louis Sanchez), S280551," involves a petition for review following the Court of Appeal's affirmation of an order denying a post-judgment motion in a criminal matter from Santa Clara County Superior Court. The key issue in this case is whether there is sufficient evidence to support the trial court’s finding that the defendant acted with reckless indifference to human life, rendering him ineligible for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6.
The second case, "People v. Barrett (Joseph Anthony)," is an automatic appeal stemming from a judgment of death.
These summaries are provided to inform the public about the cases scheduled for oral argument and their general subject matter but do not necessarily reflect the views of the court or define specific issues that will be addressed.