State Courts

State v. Belmonte - Sexual Abuse Conviction Appeal

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order of restitution against Willie Edward Belmonte, Jr., who was convicted of sexual abuse. The court addressed the scope of restitution for tutoring expenses paid by the Crime Victims Compensation Fund.

West Virginia v. Victor Lee Thompson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia affirmed the conviction of Victor Lee Thompson in criminal action No. 22-F-80. The court's opinion, filed on March 12, 2026, addresses several legal points related to evidence and constitutional rights.

New Jersey v. Jaibre Parker - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of a post-conviction relief petition filed by Jaibre Parker. The court found no error in the lower court's decision not to conduct an evidentiary hearing, upholding the denial of the petition.

6 Pomona Management LLC v Nelson Cross - Landlord-Tenant Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court affirmed a lower court's judgment of possession for a landlord in a landlord-tenant dispute. The defendant appealed the decision based on unpaid rent and a broken refrigerator, but the court found no error in the original ruling.

Shaul Moshe Sugar v. David Pollack - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's order compelling arbitration in the case of Shaul Moshe Sugar v. David Pollack. The dispute involves a joint venture for a real estate project in Indiana.

Ottmann v. Hanlon - Business Dispute Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed most trial court orders in the business dispute between Robert Ottmann and Christopher Hanlon. However, the appellate court reversed the dismissal of a claim based on res judicata, finding the issue regarding a K-1 tax form arose after prior litigation.

J&R Paraiso LLC v. Erick Garcia - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's judgment against Erick Garcia in a case involving a promissory note and business sale. The court upheld the default judgment and dismissed Garcia's counterclaims.

Mario Quesada v. Compassion First Pet Hospitals - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a jury verdict of no cause found in favor of Compassion First Pet Hospitals and Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in a case brought by Mario Quesada. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

State of New Jersey v. David D. Martinez - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of State of New Jersey v. David D. Martinez. The defendant was convicted of felony murder, armed robbery, conspiracy, and weapons offenses, and sentenced to thirty years in prison. The appeal raises issues regarding lesser-included offense instructions and the admissibility of lay-opinion testimony.

State of New Jersey v. Dashawn T. Carrillo - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion in State of New Jersey v. Dashawn T. Carrillo. The case involves an appeal from a conviction for unlawful possession of a handgun, stemming from a vehicle stop based on a disputed shooting investigation.