State Courts

State v. Little - Jail-Time Credit Abuse Discretion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of additional jail-time credit for defendant Angel Little. The court found that the trial court appropriately calculated the credit, applying it once to the aggregate sentence for consecutive sentences as per R.C. 2967.191.

State v. Norman - Felonious Assault and Weapons Charges Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Damien Lujuane Norman for felonious assault with a firearm specification and having weapons while under disability. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions and rejected claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and other procedural errors.

State v. Patton - Criminal Law Guilty Plea Waiver Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's judgment sentencing Jack Wesley Patton, Jr. to an eight to twelve-year prison sentence following his guilty pleas to charges including Felonious Assault and Aggravated Possession of Drugs. The court found the pleas to be knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.

State v. Appenzeller - Postconviction Relief

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to vacate convictions. The defendant argued the State of Ohio lacked personal jurisdiction due to how parties were listed on court forms. The court found the claim meritless and barred by res judicata.

State v. Roehrenbeck - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision regarding the application of R.C. Chapter 2950 to the defendant. The case involved the transmission and possession of child sexual abuse material, with evidence originating from tips by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Instagram.

State v. Johnson - Criminal Defendant Barred from Merging Offenses Argument

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision denying a criminal defendant's motion for resentencing. The court held that the defendant is barred by claim preclusion from arguing that his offenses should have been merged at sentencing, as this argument was not raised on direct appeal.

State v. Wall - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's order denying Robroy Wall, Jr.'s motion to correct an illegal sentence. The appeal concerned the concurrent versus consecutive application of a firearm enhancement to a first-degree murder sentence.

Hernandez Ramirez v. Voyager Indemnity Insurance Company - Court Opinion

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has released a recommended for publication opinion in the case of Lizbeth Hernandez Ramirez v. Voyager Indemnity Insurance Company, docket number 2024AP000786. The opinion is dated March 10, 2026.

David M. Fredrich v. Farmers Group Property & Casualty Ins. Co. - Appeals Court Opinion

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has released a recommended for publication opinion in the case of David M. Fredrich v. Farmers Group Property & Casualty Ins. Co. The opinion is dated March 10, 2026, and is available for download in PDF format.

B & E 53207 Corporation v. City of Milwaukee Board of Review - Tax Appeal

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has released an opinion in the case of B & E 53207 Corporation v. City of Milwaukee Board of Review, docket number 2024AP001325. The opinion is dated March 10, 2026, and is available in PDF format.