Courts & Legal

Jones v. Sleper - Corporate Veil Piercing

The Nebraska Court of Appeals reversed in part and vacated in part a district court order that pierced the corporate veil of Encore Design & Construction, Inc. to hold owner Sherman D. Sleper personally liable. The court remanded the case with directions, indicating a need for further proceedings regarding Sleper's personal liability for the construction contract default.

State v. Smith - Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed Kidonnie R. Smith's conviction for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The court found no error in the denial of his motion to suppress, insufficient evidence, or claims of prosecutorial misconduct.

United States v. Rohan Lyttle - Wire Fraud Conviction Affirmed

The Third Circuit affirmed the conviction of Rohan Lyttle for a scam defrauding elderly victims. Lyttle was convicted on multiple counts including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering. The court found no merit in his appeal.

Chioma v. Santoro - Habeas Corpus Filing

A new case, Chioma v. Santoro, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The filing includes a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and a Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.

Sean William Lee v. State of Tennessee - Post-Conviction Relief for Registry Violation

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Sean William Lee's petition for post-conviction relief. Lee sought to void his conviction for attempting to violate the Sex Offender Registry Act, arguing a federal injunction applied retroactively and that he received improper notice. The court found his petition untimely and affirmed the lower court's judgment.

People of Michigan v. Yvette Perkins - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's judgment and convictions for Yvette Perkins on charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and carrying a firearm during the commission of a felony. The court found no errors warranting reversal.

Brewer v. Adams - Auto Negligence Appeal Affirmed But Remanded

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Brewer v. Adams, denying a motion for summary disposition for Chippewa Valley Schools. The case involves an auto negligence claim stemming from a collision between a school bus and a plaintiff's vehicle.

Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Termination of Parental Rights

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's termination of parental rights for respondent-mother in the case of In re Beckesh/Johnson Minors. The court found no error in the trial court's findings regarding reasonable efforts, statutory grounds for termination, or the best interests of the children.

People of Michigan v. Patrick Terrell Sanford - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against Patrick Terrell Sanford. Sanford was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon, felony-firearm, and possession of body armor by a felon. The court's decision upholds the previous ruling and sentencing.

In Re Qlm Minor - Appeal of Juvenile Disposition

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the case of In re Qlm Minor. The juvenile was appealing a dispositional order referring him to in-home probation with a tether after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and breaking and entering.