Courts & Litigation

Commonwealth v. Deas - Non-Precedential Court Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the judgment of sentence for Corey Deas, who pleaded guilty to retail theft. The court granted the appellant's counsel's petition to withdraw.

Commonwealth v. D.S. - Criminal Appeal Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential combined opinion by Judge Lazarus in the case of Commonwealth v. D.S. The appeal concerns a judgment of sentence entered following convictions for indecent assault of a minor and endangering the welfare of a child. The court affirmed the judgment.

Potts v. Potts - Custody Dispute Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of Potts v. Potts, concerning a custody dispute. The court affirmed the lower court's order granting primary physical custody of the minor children to the mother. The appeal was filed by the father.

Com. v. Bryte, C. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the judgment of sentence for Chanze Stephen Bryte. Bryte was convicted of possession of a firearm prohibited and sentenced to six to twelve years of incarceration.

T.C. v. G.R.C. v. M.N.G. - Custody Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a combined opinion affirming a lower court's order granting primary physical and sole legal custody to the mother and permitting her relocation. The appeal was filed by the maternal grandmother.

Robinson v. Singleton - Child Support Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a combined opinion in Robinson v. Singleton, concerning a child support appeal. The court remanded the case with instructions, noting procedural issues with the trial court's order and opinion.

Com. v. Alexander, L. - Appeal Quashed

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania quashed an appeal filed by Louis E. Alexander. The court found that Alexander was appealing a non-final order, specifically the denial of his motion to disqualify the PCRA court judge. The appeal was dismissed as premature.

Aashaud McVea v. State of Texas - Murder Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District, filed an opinion affirming the conviction of Aashaud McVea for murder. The court addressed six issues raised by the appellant concerning self-defense, jury instructions, evidence admission, and closing arguments.

Dylan Scott Reynolds v. State of Texas - Injury to Child Case Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District, has dismissed the appeal in Dylan Scott Reynolds v. The State of Texas. The appellant, found guilty of injury to an elderly individual, voluntarily moved to dismiss his own appeal.

Evans Resources, L.P. v. Petroplex Energy, Inc. - Contract Dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's summary judgment in favor of Petroplex Energy, Inc. and the Anwars in a contract dispute with Evans Resources, L.P. The court found that Evans Resources, L.P. take nothing from the Anwars.