State Courts

Cobbs v. Virginia - Judgment Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the conviction of Simon Dewitt Cobbs for abduction, assault and battery, and violations of a protective order. The court found sufficient evidence presented at trial to support the jury's verdict.

Heber Otoniel Luna Contreras v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Judgment Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a judgment in the case of Heber Otoniel Luna Contreras v. Commonwealth of Virginia. The court found that the trial court did not err in denying a motion to dismiss the felony murder charge, and that principles of comity limit challenges to extradition decisions.

Davis v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Aggravated Malicious Wounding Conviction

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's conviction of Igal Vondale Davis for aggravated malicious wounding. The court found sufficient evidence to prove malice and uphold the conviction, sentencing Davis to 20 years with 12 suspended.

Romagna v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Child Abuse Conviction Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the felony child abuse convictions of Gabrielle Nadine Romagna. The court found sufficient evidence that Romagna willfully omitted necessary care for her two minor children, resulting in serious injuries including chemical burns and infections.

St. John v. St. John - Property Valuation Dispute

The Court of Appeals of Virginia upheld a trial court's decision confirming a special commissioner's report that valued a property at $500,000. The court ordered the sale of the property to the majority owners, finding no error in the valuation or the sale order.

Com. v. Reese, L. - Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of Louis Van Reese's serial Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) petition. The court found that Reese did not meet a timeliness exception for his claims regarding his 2004 conviction for criminal attempt to commit homicide and aggravated assault.

Wells Fargo v. Bennett - Mortgage Foreclosure Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in Wells Fargo v. Bennett, affirming a lower court's order regarding a mortgage foreclosure action. The appeal was brought by Jerry and Crystal Tuttle concerning a property previously owned by Tina Bennett and Gary L. Bennett.

Haldeman v. Haldeman - Civil Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in Haldeman v. Haldeman, affirming a lower court's judgment regarding property eviction and the existence of a sale agreement. The case involved a dispute over monthly payments and whether they constituted rent or payments towards a property purchase after a sheriff's sale.

In Re: C. Ruggere, Dec'd - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in the case of In Re: C. Ruggere, Dec'd. The court affirmed the lower court's decree dismissing an appeal concerning the validity of the decedent's last will and testament, which was challenged on grounds of undue influence.

Com. v. Rainier, H. - Pennsylvania Superior Court Non-Precedential Decision

The Pennsylvania Superior Court reversed a trial court's order suppressing evidence in the case of Commonwealth v. Rainier, H. The court found that law enforcement had reasonable suspicion to conduct an investigative detention. The case is remanded for further proceedings.