KS-COURTS

Jonathan Hitchcock v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for rape and sexual assault against Jonathan Hitchcock. The court addressed issues regarding late-disclosed expert testimony, a denied motion for continuance, amendment of charges during trial, and the admission of evidence.

Madiha Shahid v. Asif Masood - Divorce Case Opinion

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part a divorce decree concerning child support, alimony, and custody. The court also affirmed the lower court's findings on contempt and joint custody.

Scott v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Katlyn and Steven Scott concerning their minor child. The court found clear and convincing evidence supported the termination grounds and that it was in the child's best interest, despite the parents' arguments regarding support for the findings and potential relative placement.

Ortiz v. Bagley - Child Custody Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a mother's request to change child custody. The mother argued a material change in circumstances, but the court found insufficient evidence to support her claims for increased possession time.

April Bradley v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating April Bradley's parental rights to her son. The court granted the motion to withdraw filed by Bradley's counsel, agreeing that there were no meritorious grounds for appeal. The case originated from allegations of child endangerment and injury.

David Fulmer v. Director, Division of Workforce Services - Appeal of Overpayment Decision

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a decision by the Arkansas Board of Review concerning David Fulmer's unemployment benefits. The Board had dismissed Fulmer's appeal as untimely, but the court found the Board erred by treating a waiver request as an appeal from a prior decision. The case is remanded for the Board to address Fulmer's waiver request.

State v. Aliff - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Kansas affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Allen Dale Aliff's probation and impose his underlying 33-month prison sentence. The appeal was submitted for summary disposition.

Armstrong v. State - Habeas Corpus Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Kansas affirmed the dismissal of Daryl Wayne Armstrong Jr.'s second motion for postconviction relief. Armstrong sought to overturn his sex crime convictions, but the court found his claims were conclusory and the motion was successive, failing to show exceptional circumstances.

Johnson v. State - Kansas Appeals Court Opinion

The Kansas Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Rheuben Johnson. The court found it lacked appellate jurisdiction because Johnson failed to file a timely notice of appeal after his K.S.A. 60-1507 motion was summarily denied by the district court.

State v. McLeroy - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Shywanna N. McLeroy's probation and impose her prison sentences. McLeroy had admitted to violating probation conditions twice, leading to the revocation and denial of her sentence modification request.