United States

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.

Khosroabadi v. North Clackamas Parks and Rec. Dist. - Reversed and Remanded

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in Khosroabadi v. North Clackamas Parks and Rec. Dist. The court found that the city council could unilaterally withdraw from the intergovernmental agreement with the district, contrary to the trial court's ruling.

State v. Guillen-Alegre - Nonprecedential Opinion Affirmed

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jonathan Guillen-Alegre for third-degree sexual abuse. The court found the evidence legally sufficient for a rational trier of fact to have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

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.

State v. K. W. - Oregon Court of Appeals Reverses Commitment Order

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed a judgment committing an individual for mental illness and prohibiting firearm possession. The court found plain error in the trial court's failure to advise the appellant of all possible hearing results and in not dismissing the case after a delay in proceedings. The state conceded the error.

Marriage of Cool - Family Law Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a parenting plan in the Marriage of Cool case. The court found no clear error in the district court's findings and no abuse of discretion in its weighing of best-interests factors. This decision does not serve as precedent.

State v. Johnson - Criminal Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Stephen Joseph Johnson for Criminal Mischief, Burglary, and Bail Jumping. The appeal concerned whether the District Court violated Johnson's right of confrontation by allowing a witness to testify via two-way videoconferencing.

Rodriguez v. State - Montana Supreme Court Affirmance

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the denial of a petition for postconviction relief for Juan Anastasio Rodriguez. The court's decision, designated as non-precedential, upholds a prior conviction for sexual intercourse without consent.

State v. D. Matt - Montana Supreme Court Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court vacated and remanded in part the case of State v. Darrin William Matt. The appeal concerned Matt's sentence for felony Assault on a Peace Officer. The court will review issues related to sentencing and alleged police misconduct.