Courts & Legal

In Re Gould Minors - Termination of Parental Rights Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's termination of parental rights for the minors JG1 and JG2. The decision cited ongoing conditions leading to adjudication and reasonable likelihood of harm if children were returned to the parents, based on substance abuse and neglect.

In Re Robert W. Ashcraft Trust - Appeal of Trustee Fees

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order denying a petition for attorney fees and costs in the matter of the Robert W. Ashcraft Trust. The appeal stemmed from a dispute over the distribution of trust assets and the removal of a trustee.

Detroit v. Silverstein - Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in City of Detroit v. Brian Silverstein, ruling that the defendant's right to a speedy trial was not violated. The case involved charges stemming from a 2020 protest arrest.

City of Detroit v. Lloyd Joseph Simpson Jr - Speedy Trial Affirmation

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision, reversing a district court's dismissal of charges against Lloyd Joseph Simpson Jr. The case involved a defendant's claim of a violation of his right to a speedy trial.

People of Michigan v. Exzavier Lamar Lewis - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part the conviction of Exzavier Lamar Lewis. The court remanded the case for resentencing due to errors in scoring the sentencing guidelines. The decision impacts how criminal sentences are calculated in similar cases.

Karlowski v. Karlowski - Covenant Marriage Judicial Separation

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reviewed a covenant marriage judicial separation case, Patrick Karlowski v. Elizabeth Karlowski. The court affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part the lower court's order concerning child custody, visitation, and a no-contact order.

Golden Kinsey v. Anitra Ford - Order of Protection Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed an order of protection against Golden Kinsey, prohibiting contact with Anitra Ford for ten years and their minor daughter for six months. Kinsey appealed the order, arguing it was based on conduct outside Arkansas and that the findings of domestic abuse were erroneous.

Talley v. Johnson - Tort Immunity Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of a motion to dismiss filed by a police officer and the City of Jonesboro. The appeal concerned the officer's claim of tort immunity following a traffic accident. The court's decision impacts the scope of immunity for law enforcement actions.

Robert Hoffman, Jr. v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for fleeing, reckless driving, and speeding. The appellant challenged the fleeing conviction, arguing insufficient evidence of intent. The court found sufficient evidence based on the totality of the circumstances presented.

Centofante et al. v. Ferguson - Property Dispute Court Opinion

The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's dismissal of a property dispute case. The appellants, referred to as the 'Coalition,' argued the Pulaski County Circuit Court erred in finding it lacked subject-matter jurisdiction and in transferring the case. This is the second appeal in this ongoing litigation.