- Criminal: San Bernardino Superior Judge Daniel Detienne’s conviction modified in People v. Cordova (FWV22000231/E079842)
- Joshua Andrew Cordova broke into a friend’s apartment, set a fire in the bedroom, and attempted, but failed, to steal the friend’s dog and Jeep Wrangler. He was unable to start the Jeep’s engine, and the dog ran away. His friend’s other dog was released from the friend’s apartment by a neighbor. Police found Cordova at the apartment. He was convicted of felony counts of arson, burglary, vehicle theft and grand theft dog. He also was hit with three misdemeanor counts and two strike priors. He was sentenced to 25 years to life. Cordova appealed, arguing the prosecution presented no evidence that the Wrangler’s
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