State Courts

Swisher v. State of Texas - Writ of Mandamus/Prohibition

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, has dismissed an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Bryan Lacy Swisher. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case, as such jurisdiction rests with the Court of Criminal Appeals or lower courts.

Benson v. State of Texas - Criminal Appeal Dismissal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, has dismissed the criminal appeal of Akylon Kyle Benson. The dismissal is based on the trial court's certification indicating the defendant had no right of appeal following a plea bargain. The court issued its opinion on March 12, 2026.

Milton Coster Hill v. State of Texas - Sex Offense Case

The Texas Court of Appeals, 10th District, issued an opinion affirming a conviction in the case of Milton Coster Hill v. The State of Texas. The court addressed issues including the denial of a motion to recuse the trial judge, alleged judicial bias, and constitutional challenges to a sex offense statute. The disposition was affirmed.

Keandre Foley v. State of Texas - Failure to Stop & Render Aid

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Keandre Foley for failing to stop and render aid. Foley was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the second-degree felony.

Waco v. Holland - Plea to Jurisdiction Reversed

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed and rendered a trial court's decision, granting the City of Waco's plea to the jurisdiction. The court dismissed the appellees' claims against the City, finding that the trial court lacked jurisdiction.

Emery v. Khumo Developments - Forcible Entry and Detainer Action

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's judgment in a forcible entry and detainer action, ruling in favor of Khumo Developments LLC. The court found that Kendal R. Emery unlawfully detained the property after a foreclosure sale. The opinion addresses Emery's procedural arguments on appeal.

People v. Thiam - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's orders revoking Abou Thiam's probation in three separate cases. The revocation was based on new criminal charges, positive drug tests, and failure to comply with counseling and payment requirements.

Weatherill v. State Farm - Insurance Disclosure Statute of Limitations

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled in Weatherill v. State Farm that claims under the insurance disclosure statute (C.R.S. § 10-3-1117) are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, not one year, and accrue upon discovery of the insurer's noncompliance. The court reversed a lower court's decision, remanding the case with directions.

Garcia v. Auto Nation North - Appeal of Contract Dispute

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of Auto Nation North in a case filed by Roy Garcia. Garcia's appeal concerned his attempt to purchase a vehicle using a non-negotiable instrument, which Auto Nation refused to accept.

Montgomery v. Best Buy Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's dismissal of William Montgomery's claims against Best Buy Stores L.P. and Iron Spear Protection Group LLC. The appeals court remanded the case with directions to reinstate the complaint, finding the dismissal for failure to file returns of service was premature.