State Courts

Red Roof Inns v. Jane Doe - Pro Hac Vice Admission Ruling

The Supreme Court of Arkansas reversed a lower court's decision denying pro hac vice admission to out-of-state attorneys representing Red Roof Inns. The court found the lower court erred in denying the petitions and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Poyorena v. Hernandez - Civil Procedure Modification

The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, modified its opinion in Poyorena v. Hernandez. The modification clarifies arguments regarding notice of judicial assignment for peremptory challenges and affirms the judgment. The opinion was filed on March 12, 2026.

People v. Pantoja - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal filed an opinion in the case of People v. Pantoja, concerning a criminal conviction and sentence. The court vacated part of the sentence and remanded for further proceedings, while affirming other aspects of the judgment.

People v. Colbert - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of People v. Colbert. The defendant appealed his conviction for robbery, arguing his guilty plea was not knowingly and voluntarily made. The court found no prejudicial error and upheld the sentence.

People v. Dunham - Theft by Public Officer Restitution Order

The California Court of Appeal vacated a restitution order against Lindsey Brooke Dunham, who pleaded guilty to theft by a public officer. The court found that the insurer, which reimbursed the public employer, was not a direct victim eligible for restitution under state law.

People v. Gonzalez-Alvarez - Sentencing Discretion Appeal

The California Court of Appeal reversed a sentencing decision for Fernando Javier Gonzalez-Alvarez, finding the superior court abused its discretion by not properly considering the lower-term sentencing presumption for defendants with documented childhood trauma. The case is remanded for a new sentencing hearing.

People v. Yu - Criminal Sentencing Appeal

The California Court of Appeal amended a judgment in the case of People v. Yu, modifying the sentence imposed on defendant Anthony Yu. The court found errors in the imposition of a weapon-use enhancement and fees, ordering a limited remand for recalculation of credits and correction of the abstract of judgment.

People v. Rosel - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment against Maurilio Ivan Rosel, Jr., who pleaded guilty to multiple Penal and Vehicle Code violations and was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. The court found no reasonably arguable issue upon review of the record and counsel's brief.

People v. Ratcliff - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case of People v. Ratcliff. The appeal concerns a defendant's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6, which was denied by the trial court. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's order.

People v. Holinaty - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of Paul Marc Colin Holinaty for assault with a semiautomatic firearm and false imprisonment. The court found no arguable issues upon independent review of the record after counsel filed a Wende brief.