US Courts

Trevin Marcus v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower tribunal's decision in the case of Trevin Marcus v. State of Florida. The appeal was filed pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2). The court issued its decision on March 24, 2026.

Kelly Daniel v. Marta Noemi Daniel - Antenuptial Agreement Enforcement

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's decision denying enforcement of an antenuptial agreement. The court found that contract principles apply to such agreements and reviewed the interpretation of the agreement de novo. The decision impacts how antenuptial agreements are treated in estate disputes within Massachusetts.

S.Y. v. E.C. - Harassment Orders Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the extension of two harassment prevention orders against E.C. The court found that E.C. poses a credible threat to the physical safety of the plaintiffs, S.Y. and G.L. The decision also upheld the denial of E.C.'s motions to recuse the judge and terminate the orders.

Commonwealth v. Jessica Terkelsen - Breaking and Entering Conviction Affirmation

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a defendant's convictions for breaking and entering and larceny. The court addressed the defendant's argument that her right to be present during sidebar voir dire was improperly waived by her attorney.

Berg v. Commonwealth - Military Leave Claim Subject to Arbitration

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's decision that a military leave claim by firefighters was subject to arbitration under their collective bargaining agreements. The court found that the dispute over the interpretation of "day" in relation to twenty-four hour shifts was a matter for arbitration, not declaratory relief.

O'Neil v. Gaudet - Non-Precedential Opinion

The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of O'Neil v. Gaudet, docket number 24-P-1298. The opinion addresses plaintiffs' appeal from a Superior Court order vacating a preliminary injunction and dissolving a memorandum of lis pendens.

Commonwealth v. David Jones - OUI Conviction Affirmed

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the conviction of David Jones for operating a motor vehicle under the influence (OUI) of liquor (third offense). The court addressed the defendant's challenges regarding the sufficiency of evidence and the loss of a booking video recording.

Commonwealth v. Val D'laurent - Probation Revoked for New Offenses

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed an order revoking Val D'laurent's probation due to new criminal offenses and unknown whereabouts. The defendant had pleaded guilty to drug charges, carrying a weapon, and resisting arrest, receiving a suspended sentence with probation. He violated probation by failing to report and by being arrested on new charges.

John Doe v. Sex Offender Registry Board - Sex Offender Classification Appeal

The Massachusetts Appeals Court denied John Doe's appeal challenging his classification as a level three sex offender by the Sex Offender Registry Board. The court affirmed the Superior Court's judgment upholding the board's decision based on the facts presented.

Commonwealth v. Jerome Leatherwood - Indecent Assault Conviction Upheld

The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld the indecent assault conviction of Jerome Leatherwood. The court affirmed the trial judge's determination of competency to stand trial and the denial of a postconviction motion for costs related to an expert witness.