State Courts

Peace v. Galloway - Ohio Supreme Court Habeas Corpus Ruling

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a habeas corpus petition filed by an inmate. The court found that the inmate had an adequate remedy through direct appeal to challenge the assignment of the judge who accepted his guilty pleas and sentenced him.

State ex rel. Patterson v. Starn - Ohio Supreme Court Opinion

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a writ of mandamus filed by appellant Patterson against Judge Starn. The court found that Patterson had an adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law and that his claim was barred by res judicata. The opinion was issued on February 26, 2026.

Ohio Supreme Court attorney misconduct suspension stayed

The Ohio Supreme Court has conditionally stayed a six-month suspension for attorney Eric Dorman Hall following allegations of misconduct. This follows a prior suspension and reinstatement with probation for similar violations.

State v. Kelliher - NC Supreme Court Resentencing Authority Opinion

The North Carolina Supreme Court issued an opinion in State v. Kelliher, addressing resentencing authority. The court reversed a lower court's decision, clarifying the scope of a sentencing court's mandate following a prior appeal. This ruling impacts how resentencing orders are interpreted and executed in North Carolina.

State v. Allison - Castle Doctrine Defense Review

The North Carolina Supreme Court is reviewing a case concerning the castle doctrine defense in a second-degree murder conviction. The court will determine if the trial court's jury instructions on this defense constituted plain error, as the defendant claims he shot the victim while the victim was in the doorway of his residence.

State v. Calderon - NC Supreme Court Upholds Convictions

The North Carolina Supreme Court has upheld convictions in the case of State v. Calderon, rejecting an appeals court ruling that had reversed one of the convictions. The case involves charges of taking indecent liberties with a child. The Supreme Court's decision clarifies the application of the law in this specific instance.

NC Supreme Court Reverses Joint Employment Ruling in Lassiter Case

The North Carolina Supreme Court reversed a lower court's ruling in Lassiter v. Robeson Cnty. Sheriff's Dep't, clarifying the state's joint employment doctrine. The court held that the plaintiff did not meet the control requirement for joint employment, reversing the finding that Truesdell Corporation was a joint employer.

State v. Bracey - Possession of Stolen Firearm

The Supreme Court of North Carolina affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Bracey, finding sufficient evidence that the defendant knew or should have known the firearm in his possession was stolen. The ruling upholds the conviction for possession of a stolen firearm.

People v. Anderson - Criminal Law

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for second-degree murder in People v. Anderson. The court held that the Appellate Division applied the correct legal standard when reviewing the weight of the evidence in a case relying solely on circumstantial proof.

C.A.L. v. State of New Jersey - Civil Rights and Tort Claims

The Supreme Court of New Jersey considered whether the Heck v. Humphrey favorable-termination rule applies to claims under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act and Tort Claims Act. The Court reviewed a case where a plaintiff's parole was revoked and later reinstated, impacting the timeliness of her subsequent civil claims.