Courts & Legal

State v. Trotter - Criminal Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in State v. Trotter, finding that the appellant's plea of no contest was voluntary and knowingly made. The court addressed an assignment of error regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.

State v. Johnson - Appeal Dismissed as Moot

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in State v. Johnson as moot because the appellant had already served his jail sentence. The court noted that the appeal concerned a judgment revoking community control sanctions.

State v. Norman - Resentencing Remand

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case of State v. Norman for resentencing. The trial court failed to provide required notifications under the Reagan Tokes Act during the initial sentencing. The judgment is affirmed in all other respects.

State v. Lanier - Ohio Court of Appeals Affirms Trial Judgment

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in the consolidated cases of State v. Lanier. The court found that the record clearly and convincingly supported the trial court's findings regarding the sentences imposed on the appellant.

NVR, Inc. v. Pearce - Motion for Reargument Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied a defendant's motion for reargument in the case of NVR, Inc. v. Pearce. The court found that the defendant raised new arguments for the first time and that the original judgment was valid, denying the motion for reconsideration.

Careen, Inc. v. ZeroAvia, Inc. - Contract Dispute

Careen, Inc. has filed a civil complaint against ZeroAvia, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, Case Number 5:26-cv-01986, was filed on March 6, 2026, and pertains to a contract dispute. Initial filings include the complaint and proposed summons.

Cedric Hopgood v. State of Tennessee - Plea Withdrawal Denial

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of Cedric Hopgood's motion to withdraw his guilty pleas for drug possession offenses. The court found no error in the denial, upholding the agreed-upon sentence.

Tennessee v. Smith - Affirmation of Murder and Theft Convictions

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Raymond Antonio Smith for first-degree premeditated murder and theft. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions and the value of the stolen property. The defendant is serving a life sentence plus twelve years.

State of Tennessee v. Vidal Chad Bryant - Drug and Firearm Offenses Sentencing Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of Vidal Chad Bryant's motion to suspend his six-year sentence for drug and firearm offenses. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's decision.

State of Tennessee v. John Bassett - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed John Bassett's murder conviction but reversed his life sentence without parole. The case is remanded for resentencing. The court found insufficient evidence to support the enhanced sentence based on the murder being especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.