State Courts

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on unlawful detention during traffic stop

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to suppress evidence, ruling that a defendant fleeing from a traffic stop did not prolong the detention unlawfully. The court found the stop was terminated by the defendant's actions before any unlawful extension could occur.

Bell v. Ohio Living Communities - Summary Judgment Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Ohio Living Communities. The court found that the appellant failed to meet their burden by not disclosing an expert report by the deadline, and thus could not meet the reciprocal burden.

People of Michigan v. Rogelio Nasario Reyna - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's judgment and sentence for Rogelio Nasario Reyna, who was convicted of delivery of methamphetamine and sentenced as a fourth-offense habitual offender. The court found no merit in the defendant's entrapment defense.

People of Michigan v. Loreya Fluker - Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judgment against Loreya Fluker, who was convicted of assaulting, resisting, obstructing, or opposing a police officer. The court found no errors in the trial proceedings and upheld the two-year probation sentence.

In Re Guardianship of Nmr - Lower Court Judgment Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment appointing Guardian Finance & Advocacy Services as guardian and conservator for an elderly individual diagnosed with dementia. The appeal was brought by Andrew Marshall Cort, who had been involved in the individual's finances and lived in her home.

People of Michigan v. Shane Isaac Clendenin - Criminal Sexual Conduct Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Shane Isaac Clendenin for four counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The court upheld the lower court's judgment and sentence of 99 months to 30 years imprisonment.

People of Michigan v. Parell Lavon Moskal - Affirmation of Conviction

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against Parell Lavon Moskal, who was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and felony-firearm. The court found no error in the trial court's proceedings.

In re P. A. S. Lindsey Minor - Parental Rights Termination

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating parental rights for respondent-father in the case of In re P. A. S. Lindsey Minor. The termination was based on allegations of abuse against a sibling and domestic violence. The court found sufficient grounds to affirm the lower court's decision.

Justin Duimstra v. Michigan Land and Outing Co - Property Dispute

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the property dispute case of Justin Duimstra v. Michigan Land and Outing Co. The court upheld the determination that intervenors had obtained title to disputed lakefront property through adverse possession. The decision was issued on March 12, 2026.

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Appeals Judgment in Realme Case

The Texas Supreme Court reversed an appeals court judgment in the case of City of San Antonio v. Nadine Realme. The court held that a community Thanksgiving "fun run" qualifies as "recreation" under the state's Recreational Use Statute, thus limiting the city's liability for ordinary negligence.