United States

State v. Hekekia-Dixon - Criminal Appeal

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in State v. Hekekia-Dixon, ruling that the defendant was not entitled to jail credit for time served in an unrelated case. The court found that the precedent set in State v. Ervin did not apply to the specific facts of this case.

Armstrong v. State - Habeas Corpus Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Kansas affirmed the dismissal of Daryl Wayne Armstrong Jr.'s second motion for postconviction relief. Armstrong sought to overturn his sex crime convictions, but the court found his claims were conclusory and the motion was successive, failing to show exceptional circumstances.

Johnson v. State - Kansas Appeals Court Opinion

The Kansas Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Rheuben Johnson. The court found it lacked appellate jurisdiction because Johnson failed to file a timely notice of appeal after his K.S.A. 60-1507 motion was summarily denied by the district court.

State of Louisiana v. Sirelderick Deon Hays - Criminal Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the convictions and sentences of Sirelderick Deon Hays. Hays was convicted of manslaughter, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court denied his motions for post-verdict judgment of acquittal and for a new trial.

State of Louisiana v. $12,039 U.S. Currency - Forfeiture Affirmation

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's ruling granting the State's motion for summary judgment for forfeiture of $12,039 in U.S. currency seized from Delancey R. Kent. The currency was alleged to be proceeds from street-level narcotics sales.

State of Louisiana v. Namicha Lacey - Court of Appeal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, issued an opinion in State of Louisiana v. Namicha Lacey. The court denied a request for rehearing, citing procedural rules regarding the timeliness of such applications and the denial of the original writ application.

Louisiana Court of Appeal Opinion on Succession Case

The Louisiana Court of Appeal issued an opinion regarding the succession of Emerick Mitchel Guillot. The court denied a stay and a writ in this case, identified by docket number 2026 CW 0144.

State v. Waters - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of David Wilson Waters for two counts of molestation of a juvenile. The court addressed issues of insufficient evidence, illegal sentencing due to a miscited statute, and excessive sentences. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the trial court's judgment.

Perez Ruiz and Perez Machado - Income Redetermination

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a family court's decision regarding spousal and child support. The court found that the father's business expenses were not properly accounted for in determining his income, requiring a redetermination.

State v. R. K. D. - Civil Commitment Appeal

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a civil commitment order for R. K. D. The court found that the state met the legal standard for commitment based on the individual being a person with mental illness and dangerous to others. The disposition was affirmed on February 25, 2026.