State Courts

James Carroll v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Mississippi affirmed the conviction of James Carroll for two counts of child exploitation. The court denied his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial, upholding the consecutive forty-year sentences.

Jacquille Graves v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Mississippi affirmed the conviction of Jacquille Graves for first-degree murder. The appeal centered on whether the trial court erred by failing to conduct a competency hearing. The court found no error in the trial court's proceedings.

People of Michigan v. Robbie Deshawn Taylor - Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the case of People of Michigan v. Robbie Deshawn Taylor. The defendant was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and two counts of assault with intent to commit murder following a second trial. This decision comes after the appellate court denied the defendant's initial application and was ordered by the Supreme Court to consider the appeal of the order denying his motion for relief from judgment.

People of Michigan v. Vertese Steven Woods - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment and sentence for Vertese Steven Woods, who was convicted of multiple felonies including involuntary manslaughter and fleeing and eluding. The court found the sentence, which included an upward departure from guidelines, to be proportionate.

Caleb Mitchell Brown v. Comstock Turf Inc - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated a trial court judgment of $9,512,590.35 against Comstock Turf Inc. and remanded the case with an order to enter judgment in favor of the defendants. The court's decision means the original judgment is no longer valid.

Thomas King v McLaren Health Corporation - Case Vacated and Remanded

The Michigan Court of Appeals vacated and remanded the case of Thomas King v. McLaren Health Corporation. This action follows a Supreme Court order for reconsideration in light of a new precedent, potentially impacting the application of employment contract limitations periods.

Commonwealth v. Owen R. Broadhurst - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in Commonwealth v. Owen R. Broadhurst. The case involves an appeal of 2018 convictions for OUI and negligent operation, with subsequent actions related to a prior OUI case affected by Commonwealth v. Hallinan.

Commonwealth v. Shannon Bennett - Criminal Threat Case

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an opinion in Commonwealth v. Shannon Bennett, concerning a conviction for threatening to commit a crime. The court acknowledged an instructional error regarding First Amendment rights, requiring a vacatur of the conviction.

Sullivan v. Flanagan - Opinion Affirming Protective Order

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision to grant an Interpersonal Protective Order (IPO) against Dawn Sullivan based on stalking allegations. The opinion was issued on February 27, 2026, under docket number 2025-CA-1247.

State v. Wilkins - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals vacated a judgment of conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm against Robert Emanuel Wilkins, Jr. The court found that the impoundment and inventory search of the vehicle, which led to the discovery of the firearm, were unlawful.