Courts & Litigation

People v. Eastus - Criminal Robbery Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a conviction for second-degree robbery and upheld a 15-year prison sentence for Dustin Ira Eastus. The court found no abuse of discretion in the sentencing or the refusal to strike a prior serious felony enhancement.

People v. Scott - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of Derrick Anthony Scott. The court denied Scott's petition for resentencing under Penal Code section 1172.6, finding him ineligible for relief, and dismissed the appeal of the denial of his section 1172.1 resentencing request as non-appealable.

People v. Mize - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of William Ray Mize for multiple sexual assault and related offenses. The court addressed Mize's argument regarding the admissibility of testimony from a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.

Colorado Court of Appeals - In re Dudley

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's order certifying Michelle Dudley for long-term mental health treatment and authorizing the involuntary administration of aripiprazole. The court found sufficient evidence that Dudley has a mental health disorder, is gravely disabled, and reasonable grounds exist to believe she will not remain in treatment voluntarily.

Peo v. Pospisil - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of Eric Pospisil's postconviction motion without a hearing. The appeal concerned Pospisil's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding a rejected plea agreement. The court found the allegations did not warrant relief.

Pueblo v. ICAO - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Colorado Court of Appeals reviewed a decision by the Industrial Claim Appeals Office regarding a workers' compensation claim for PTSD. The court set aside the Panel's order and remanded the case, finding that a key factual dispute was not resolved by the administrative law judge.

Parental Responsibilities Conc CLR - Colorado Court of Appeals

The Colorado Court of Appeals addressed a father's appeal concerning parental responsibilities and a permanent protection order. The court dismissed part of the appeal related to the protection order and affirmed the judgment regarding parental responsibilities, remanding for a determination of appellate attorney fees.

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Jada Griffin - Insurance Judgment Affirmation

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a $42,520 judgment for Jada Griffin against Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company. The court reversed the trial court's denial of the insurer's motion to dismiss for failure to provide pre-suit notice, indicating a partial reversal of the original judgment.

Doe v. Federation Francaise Des Sports De Glace - Appeal Decision

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Doe v. Federation Francaise Des Sports De Glace. The appeal, docketed under number 2D2025-0477, concerned a dispute involving the French Federation of Ice Sports.

Christina Fano Schultheis v. Milan Schultheis - Attorney's Fees Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal reviewed an attorney's fees order in a dissolution of marriage case. The court affirmed the initial award of attorney's fees but reversed a subsequent award for fees incurred in establishing the amount of fees, citing statutory interpretation.