Courts & Litigation

Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Civil Commitment of Billy Rusk, Jr.

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the civil commitment of Billy Rusk, Jr. as a sexually violent predator. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's finding, upholding the lower court's decision. This action reinforces the state's procedures for committing individuals deemed a danger to the public.

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 Camacho's deferred adjudication community supervision was revoked due to a theft violation, leading to a twelve-year prison sentence.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.

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.

Head v. State of Texas - Continuous Sexual Abuse of Child Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, affirmed the conviction of Christopher Lee Head for continuous sexual abuse of a child. The court found no abuse of discretion in the designation of the outcry witness or the admission of extraneous offense evidence. Head was sentenced to life imprisonment.

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.

Nancy Alexander v. Venture Property - Forcible Entry Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, dismissed the appeal in Nancy Alexander v. Venture Property due to the appellant's failure to file a proper motion for extension of time to file the notice of appeal. The dismissal was for want of jurisdiction.

Victor Gonzalez v. Texas - Mandamus Petition Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, denied Victor Gonzalez's petition for a writ of mandamus and dismissed his request for emergency relief. The court found that Gonzalez was not entitled to the relief sought in his original proceeding.

Cody Howard v. Lacy Kimball - Lawsuit Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, dismissed the appeal in Cody Howard v. Lacy Kimball for want of jurisdiction. The court found no final, appealable judgment was rendered by the trial court, and the matter is to continue to trial.

In Re Devoris Newson v. State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals denied Devoris Newson's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court found that Newson failed to establish entitlement to the relief sought, which included the appointment of counsel and a ruling on his motion for a new trial. Any pending motions were dismissed as moot.

Agrifund LLC v. Annen Inc. - Miscellaneous Civil Lawsuit Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, affirmed a lower court's decision in the lawsuit Agrifund LLC v. Annen Inc. The case involves a dispute over the assignment of agricultural input loan payments. The court's disposition was an affirmation of the lower court's ruling.