Courts & Litigation

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.

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.

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.

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 Camacho's deferred adjudication community supervision was revoked due to a theft violation, leading to a twelve-year prison sentence.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

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.

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.

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.

Darren Nevares v. State of Texas - Aggravated Assault

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, affirmed a conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The appellant challenged his conviction based on ineffective assistance of counsel and the admission of prior convictions. The court found no merit in the appeal.

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.