US Courts

Woods v. Owens - Motion to Terminate DVPO Denied

The Washington Court of Appeals has ordered the publication of its prior unpublished opinion in Woods v. Owens. The case concerns a motion to terminate a domestic violence protection order (DVPO), which was denied by the superior court and subsequently affirmed by the appellate court. The decision clarifies the court's stance on the termination of DVPOs.

Jamie Beenen v. Lewis County - Premises Liability

The Washington Court of Appeals ruled that Lewis County, as the lessor of an airport hangar, owed no duty to a skydiver injured on adjacent leased property. The court affirmed the trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the County.

Mcilwain v. Mcilwain - Appeal of Parenting Plan Modification Dismissed

The Washington Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal concerning a parenting plan modification. The dismissal was due to the appellant failing to provide a sufficient record for review as required by court rules. The court affirmed the trial court's decision.

Washington v. Adams - Homicide by Abuse Conviction Upheld

The Washington Court of Appeals upheld Felicia Adams' convictions for homicide by abuse and criminal mistreatment. The court found sufficient evidence supported the homicide by abuse conviction and that the trial court did not err in its evidentiary rulings or in imposing an exceptional sentence.

Washington v. Sanchez - Sentence Reversed, Resentencing Ordered

The Washington Court of Appeals reversed John Michael Sanchez's sentence and ordered a full resentencing. The court found that the trial court erred by not conducting a complete resentencing after a prior conviction used in the offender score was vacated. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

Washington v. Bailey - Harassment Convictions Reversed

The Washington Court of Appeals reversed convictions for Jared Bailey on two counts of felony harassment. The court accepted the State's concession that Bailey did not knowingly waive his right to counsel and found insufficient evidence to support the convictions, remanding the case to vacate the convictions and dismiss the charges.

Fitzgerald appeals convictions; double jeopardy violated; case remanded for resentencing

Fitzgerald appeals convictions; double jeopardy violated; case remanded for resentencing

Court Affirms Dismissal of Campaign Finance Violations

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of a campaign finance violation complaint against Jeff Brown, a former mayoral candidate, and two associated organizations. The court found that the lower court correctly sustained preliminary objections, upholding the dismissal of the complaint.

State v. Christian - Felony Murder Conviction Affirmed

The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed a district court's denial of Scot Perry Christian's application for relief from a felony murder conviction. The court found that Christian's allegations were insufficient to demonstrate a reasonable probability of entitlement to relief under the Act of May 19, 2023, as he acted as an accomplice with intent to cause death.

Chi v. California DMV - Oral Argument Scheduled

The California Supreme Court has scheduled an oral argument for the case Chi v. California Department of Motor Vehicles (A172237). The case involves a dispute related to the DMV. The oral argument is set for March 19, 2026.