US Courts

Illinois Supreme Court Opinion on Solicitation of Murder for Hire

The Illinois Supreme Court issued an opinion clarifying the elements of solicitation of murder for hire. The court held that the offense does not require proof that the person solicited shared the defendant's genuine intent to commit murder. This ruling affirms previous appellate court decisions and clarifies the legal standard for such charges in Illinois.

Wilson v. Murrill - Court Opinion on Subject Matter Jurisdiction

The Louisiana Court of Appeal issued an opinion in the case of Phillip Allen Wilson v. Liz Murrill. The court granted in part and denied in part a writ, specifically addressing the exception of lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The opinion clarifies the definition and source of subject matter jurisdiction in Louisiana courts.

State of Louisiana v. Jeremy Dillion - Criminal Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction and sentence of Jeremy Dillion. The court upheld the district court's judgment adjudicating Dillion as a quadruple felony offender and resentencing him to forty years imprisonment for home invasion.

A-1 Contractors v. Spinks Construction and Travelers Casualty - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, issued a writ denial in the case of A-1 Contractors of Louisiana, Inc. v. Spinks Construction, Inc. and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. The court's decision pertains to supervisory writs filed from the 19th Judicial District Court.

State of Louisiana v. Don C. Woods - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the obstruction of justice conviction of Don C. Woods. The court found no error in the trial court's proceedings. Woods was also indicted for second-degree murder but later pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

State v. Jason Saizan - Criminal Conviction Cross-Examination

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, granted in part and denied in part a writ from the State regarding a criminal case. The court reversed the district court's ruling that prohibited the State from using the defendant's prior conviction, allowing cross-examination on this matter if the defendant testifies.

State of Louisiana v. Ryan Volo - Criminal Case Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, issued an opinion in the case of State of Louisiana v. Ryan Volo. The court denied the supervisory writs filed by Ryan Volo. The case originated from the 19th Judicial District Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge.

State of Louisiana v. Casen Carver - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal issued an opinion in the case of State of Louisiana v. Casen Carver. The court denied the State's motion to recuse the trial judge, finding that while prior rulings and exposure to information did not inherently justify recusal, recusal was granted in the interest of justice and to safeguard public confidence.

Forest v. Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services - Medicaid Lien

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a request to invalidate a Medicaid lien placed by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) on property. The court found that DMAHS correctly interpreted statutory and regulatory law regarding estate recovery.

NJ Superior Court Opinion on Firearms ID Card Denial Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the denial of an application for a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and Handgun Purchase Permit. The applicant appealed the denial based on a history of law enforcement encounters, including convictions for disorderly conduct and DWI.