Courts & Legal

United States v. Jose Carrillo - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence of Jose Carrillo for conspiracy to participate in a dogfighting venture and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found his 84-month prison sentence to be substantively reasonable.

In re Loyal H. Et Al. - Child Neglect Appeal

The Connecticut Appellate Court released an opinion in the case of In re Loyal H. Et Al., addressing a father's appeal of child neglect adjudications. The court affirmed the trial court's findings, upholding the neglect petitions and the evidence of abuse presented.

State v. Zechariah H. - Appeal Denied Motion to Transfer to Juvenile Court

The Nebraska Court of Appeals denied Zechariah H.'s motion to transfer his case from district court to juvenile court. The court affirmed the district court's decision, citing the severity of the charges, the involvement of violence and a firearm, and the limited time for rehabilitation within the juvenile system.

State v. Hester - Sentence Affirmation

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence of Bradley P. Hester for resisting arrest with a deadly weapon. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's denial of Hester's motion to continue sentencing or in the sentence imposed.

State v. Delgado - Juvenile Transfer Appeal

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision denying a juvenile's request to transfer his felony assault case to juvenile court. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's ruling, upholding the decision to keep the case in adult court.

Mumin v. Taste of New Orleans - Appeal Affirmed

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in Mumin v. Taste of New Orleans, LLC. The appellate court upheld the denial of the appellant's motion for summary judgment and the dismissal of his complaint alleging retaliation and slander. The case involved an employee's claims against his former employer.

State v. Jacob - Criminal Appeal

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Timothy Jacob for second degree assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony. The court found no error in the sufficiency of the evidence, the denial of a new trial motion, or the sentences imposed.

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.