Courts & Litigation

Larry Gene Strickland II v. State of Texas - Possession of Controlled Substance

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, modified and affirmed a judgment adjudicating guilt for possession of methamphetamine. The court reviewed and adjusted the cumulation order for the appellant's sentence, which was previously remanded by the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Lomerson v. Lyle Reid & Associates - Property Dispute Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's ruling granting a no-evidence summary judgment in favor of Lyle Reid & Associates, L.L.C. and the Clarks in a property dispute case. The appellate court found no error in the trial court's decision to grant summary judgment.

Celia Nicole Camacho v. State of Texas - Injury to a Child

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to adjudicate Celia Nicole Camacho guilty of injury to a child. Camacho's deferred adjudication community supervision was revoked due to a theft violation, leading to a twelve-year prison sentence. The appellate court found sufficient evidence to support the trial court's ruling.

Chavez v. Friendly Wash IV et al - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Chavez v. Friendly Wash IV et al, was filed on March 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The initial filing includes a complaint and proposed summons.

Campbell v. United States - Criminal Appeal

The D.C. Court of Appeals reviewed a criminal conviction for assault. While affirming the sufficiency of evidence to disprove self-defense, the court found the trial court erred by not inquiring into the defendant's decision to forgo an insanity defense. The case is remanded for this inquiry.

Capitol Intelligence Group v Waldman - Defamation Appeal

The DC Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of an Anti-SLAPP motion in a defamation case. The court found that the plaintiff did not adduce sufficient evidence of falsity or actual malice to survive the motion, reversing the partial denial and remanding the case.

Hernandez v. DC Board of Zoning Adjustment Opinion

The DC Court of Appeals affirmed the Board of Zoning Adjustment's decision to grant a special exception for a theoretical subdivision, allowing multiple principal buildings on a single lot. The court disagreed with petitioners' assertion that the Board could not grant the exception while denying a variance for lot width requirements.

Pflaumer et al v. ACE Hardware Corporation - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Pflaumer et al v. ACE Hardware Corporation, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 5:26-cv-02151, was filed on March 12, 2026, with a filing fee of $405. The initial filings include the complaint, proposed summons, and a certificate of interested entities.

Bustos v. State - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Robert James Bustos' probation and impose his underlying prison sentence. The appeal questioned whether Bustos' due process rights were violated due to lack of notice regarding specific probation violations.

Michael Brown v. State - Dismissed Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismissed Michael Brown's direct appeal from the denial of his motion for an out-of-time motion for a new trial. The court found it lacked jurisdiction, citing recent legislative changes and prior case law regarding out-of-time appeals.