State Courts

People v. Watson - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the case of People v. Watson. The defendant appealed his 2011 conviction for first-degree murder and related charges, but the appellate court upheld the original verdict and sentence.

People of Michigan v. Raymond Cristopher Barrios - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against Raymond Cristopher Barrios, who was convicted of first-degree murder and other related charges. The appellate court found no errors in the trial court's proceedings and upheld the conviction and sentencing.

People of Michigan v. Jordan Dennis Seegars - Affirmation of Conviction

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against Jordan Dennis Seegars, who was convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The court found no errors in the trial proceedings. This decision upholds the original conviction and sentence.

People of Michigan v. Steven Russell Brcic - Criminal Convictions and Sentencing Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Steven Russell Brcic for prisoner in possession of a weapon and operating while intoxicated. However, the court vacated his sentences for both offenses due to disproportionality and remanded the case for resentencing.

People of Michigan v. Benjamin David Stoll - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment and sentence for Benjamin David Stoll, who was convicted of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. The court found no merit in the defendant's claims of instructional and scoring errors.

People of Michigan v. Lanisha Sharita Williams - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against Lanisha Sharita Williams. The defendant was convicted of kidnapping, extortion, and unlawful imprisonment. The appellate court found no reversible error in the trial proceedings.

People v. Robbie Deshawn Taylor - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's denial of a motion for relief from judgment for Robbie Deshawn Taylor, who was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and assault with intent to commit murder. The decision stems from a collateral review of the case following a second jury trial.

People of Michigan v. George Stephen Cunningham - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against George Stephen Cunningham, who was convicted of multiple felonies including first-degree child abuse and armed robbery. The appellate court found no errors in the trial court's proceedings or jurisdiction.

In Re M. A. X. Reed-Moore Minor - Termination of Parental Rights

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating a respondent's parental rights to his son, MRM. The termination was based on grounds including prior severe physical abuse of other children and a recent operating while intoxicated conviction. The court found the termination order to be supported by the evidence.

In Re lup/nrbt Minors - Parental Rights Termination Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating a respondent's parental rights to two children. The court found that statutory grounds for termination existed and that termination was in the children's best interests, despite the respondent's arguments to the contrary. The case involved allegations of sexual assault and neglect.