State Courts

People v. Ortega - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Two, filed a non-precedential opinion in the case of People v. Ortega. The court affirmed the judgments and sentences of defendants Daniel Ortega, Alfonso Keer, and Jaime Chacon, who were convicted of murder.

People v. Sims - Criminal Convictions Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed in part and modified a criminal judgment for Kyle Richard Sims. The court found the evidence insufficient for certain aggravating circumstances related to drug quantities but otherwise upheld the jury's verdicts. The judgment was modified regarding sentencing terms and conduct credits.

People v. Pollard - Felony Reckless Evation Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pollard, concerning a felony reckless evasion charge. The court is reviewing whether the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the underlying traffic violations for the evasion charge.

State v. Daniel Wright - Incest Charge Reversed

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's dismissal of an incest indictment against Daniel Wright. The appellate court found that Wright's relationship to the victim, as the husband of the victim's blood-related aunt, falls within the scope of the state's incest statute.

Bryant v. Dolloff - Georgia Court of Appeals Opinion

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in the case of Bryant v. Dolloff. The appellate court found no error in the trial court's rulings regarding motions to amend the pre-trial order, exclusion of witness testimony, jury charges, and amendments to the judgment.

Jeffrey Keith Bunn v. State - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed the conviction of Jeffrey Keith Bunn for aggravated child molestation, child molestation, and attempted child molestation. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict and no abuse of discretion in the admission of evidence or ineffective assistance of counsel.

Scott Welker-Reyes v. Velocity Investments - Opinion Vacated

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a summary judgment granted to Velocity Investments in a collection action against Scott Welker-Reyes. The court found that the trial court may have overlooked certain discovery responses filed by the defendant, necessitating a review of the case.

Leighton A. McGregor v. State - Case Dismissed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed the appeal of Leighton A. McGregor. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal regarding an out-of-time notice, citing recent legislative changes and prior case law. The dismissal is based on the mootness of the issue presented.

Robertson v. Parker-Smith - Emergency Motion Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied an emergency motion in the case of Robertson v. Parker-Smith. The appellant petitioned for a Writ of Mandamus but failed to follow the required procedure of filing in the appropriate lower court first.

Dallow v. Kelly - Discretionary Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied discretionary applications in the case of Dallow v. Kelly. The court also denied Joel A. Dallow's motion to stay consideration of a related case. The disposition indicates a final decision on the applications.