Legal Research

Webley v Seney - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an unpublished opinion in the case of Webley v. Seney. The opinion was authored by Judge Erik Price and filed on February 18, 2026. This document provides the details of the appellate court's decision.

Nixon v. State of Washington - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington State Court of Appeals Division II has issued an opinion in the case of Jamie Nixon, Appellant v. State of Washington, Et Al., Respondent. The opinion was filed on February 18, 2026, under docket number 60265-2.

Sidney Hicklin v. State of Washington - Personal Restraint Petition

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II has issued an opinion regarding a personal restraint petition filed by Sidney Hicklin. The case, with docket number 60267-9, concerns a judgment from the Clallam Superior Court dated August 5, 2021.

State v Butler - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II has issued an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Kenneth Lee Butler. The opinion was filed on February 18, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from the Lewis County Superior Court.

State of Washington v. Charles Eli Stapleton - Criminal Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II has filed an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Charles Eli Stapleton. The opinion is unpublished and should not be cited per GR 14.1(a). The case originated from the Cowlitz Superior Court.

State of Washington v. Jelani Akaeli Dewayne Perry - Criminal Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals filed an opinion in the case State of Washington v. Jelani Akaeli Dewayne Perry on February 18, 2026. This is an unpublished opinion and should not be cited.

State v. Lavallie - Criminal Appeal Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion in the case of State v. Lavallie. The opinion was filed on February 18, 2026, and concerns a criminal appeal from Pierce County Superior Court.

Ninth Circuit Vacates Submission, Orders Supplemental Briefs on Rule Consistency

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated its submission in Garcia Morales v. Bondi, ordering parties to file supplemental briefs by March 13, 2026. The briefs must address the consistency of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule with the Immigration and Nationality Act. Amici curiae are also invited to submit briefs.

USA v. Ho-Romero - Criminal Case Sentencing Vacated

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the sentence of David Ho-Romero and remanded for resentencing. The court found that the district court erred by applying an obstruction of justice enhancement without making a finding of intent. The case involved a guilty plea to methamphetamine importation.

Cante Mijangos v. Bondi - Immigration Asylum Petition Review

The First Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for review in Cante Mijangos v. Bondi. The court found that the petitioner failed to establish the required nexus between her abuse and her protected status for asylum, affirming the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial.