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Congratulations!
Posse Solutions congratulates the following people who received a commutation of their sentence: Andrey Bernik, 45-life (2006) to...

Nick Woodall
Jul 2, 20221 min read
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Governor Newsom Grants Pardons & Commutations!
7/1/2022—Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has granted 17 pardons, 15 commutations, and one medical reprieve. The California...

Nick Woodall
Jul 2, 20222 min read
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9th Circuit Vacates Habeas Denial in Shooting Case
Guillory v. Allen Docket: 19-55290, Opinion Date: July 1, 2022. Petitioner-appellant Jemere Guillory was convicted in California state...

Nick Woodall
Jul 2, 20222 min read
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Supreme Court Approves Pardon Request for 2-Time Felon
6/29/2022— Today, the Supreme Court granted Governor Gavin Newsom authority to pardon Julie Ruehle for her 1999 convictions for drug...

Nick Woodall
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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AB 960 UPDATE
AB 960, Ting. Status: On 29-JUN-22 the following history action was applied: "From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes...

Nick Woodall
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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Gang & Firearm Enhancements Reversed
People v. Rojas Docket: F080361 (Fifth Appellate District), Opinion Date: June 29, 2022. Defendant and a codefendant shot and killed...

Nick Woodall
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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Posse Solutions Student Granted Parole
“You also have an offer of employment from Posse Solutions, and that offer came about when you took a course about understanding the...

Nick Woodall
Jun 28, 20221 min read
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More Gang Enhancements Reversed
People v. Montano Docket: F079222 (Fifth Appellate District), Opinion Date: June 22, 2022. Defendants were convicted of first degree...

Nick Woodall
Jun 23, 20222 min read
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SB 990 UPDATE
SB 990, Hueso. Status: On 21-JUN-22 the following history action was applied: "From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR....

Nick Woodall
Jun 22, 20222 min read
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Another Posse Solutions LLC Client is Granted Parole
“Um, you did start recently taking programs through the outside company, Posse Solutions, and it appears you did diligently complete...

Nick Woodall
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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Parole Grant for Posse Solutions LLC Client
“You’ve taken a program called Understanding Responsibility [Posse Solutions, LLC], and it appears that that has helped you become full...

Nick Woodall
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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Vacated: Threat of Self-Harm Does Not Constitute Harm to 3rd Person
People v. Johnson Docket: A160025 (First Appellate District), Opinion Date: June 17, 2022. Johnson was convicted of multiple offenses...

Nick Woodall
Jun 19, 20222 min read
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Court Overturns Plea Deal; Vacates Conviction
California v. Soto Court: California Courts of Appeal, Docket: C092015 (Third Appellate District), Opinion Date: June 6, 2022. During a...

Nick Woodall
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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9th Circuit Reverses Denial of Motion to Vacate Conviction
USA v. Justin Werle Court: US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Docket: 20-36005, Opinion Date: June 3, 2022. Defendant sought to...

Nick Woodall
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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SB 1178 UPDATE
SB 1178, Bradford. Status: On 14-JUN-22 the following history action was applied: "From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (June 14)."...

Nick Woodall
Jun 15, 20221 min read
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Court Lacked Jurisdiction to Order Summary Revocation
People v. Arreguin Docket: A162718 (First Appellate District), Opinion Date: June 14, 2022. Arreguin pleaded guilty to human trafficking...

Nick Woodall
Jun 15, 20221 min read
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Resentencing Ordered for Mental Health Diversion Case
California v. Bunas Docket: D078819 (Fourth Appellate District), Opinion Date: June 14, 2022. In a previous opinion in this matter...

Nick Woodall
Jun 15, 20221 min read
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REVERSED: 'Kill Zone' Theory Jury Instruction Erroneous
In re Sambrano Docket: E078147 (Fourth Appellate District), Opinion Date: June 9, 2022. Petitioner Jesse Sambrano sought to reverse his...

Nick Woodall
Jun 15, 20221 min read
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Prejudice Established: Immigration Consequences re: Plea Agreement
California v. Soto Docket: C092015 (Third Appellate District), Opinion Date: June 6, 2022. During a traffic stop in September 2009,...

Nick Woodall
Jun 7, 20222 min read
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2nd App. Dist. Ct. Rules on Action Against LADA Gascon's Policies
The Association of Deputy District Attorneys etc. v. Gascon, Docket: B310845 (Second Appellate District), Opinion Date: June 2, 2022. On...

Nick Woodall
Jun 4, 20222 min read
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