US Courts

Celia Nicole Camacho v. State of Texas - Injury to a Child

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to adjudicate Celia Nicole Camacho guilty of injury to a child. Camacho's deferred adjudication community supervision was revoked due to a theft violation, leading to a twelve-year prison sentence. The appellate court found sufficient evidence to support the trial court's ruling.

Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Civil Commitment of Billy Rusk, Jr.

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the civil commitment of Billy Rusk, Jr. as a sexually violent predator. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's finding, upholding the lower court's decision. This action reinforces the state's procedures for committing individuals deemed a danger to the public.

Darren Nevares v. State of Texas - Aggravated Assault

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, affirmed a conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The appellant challenged his conviction based on ineffective assistance of counsel and the admission of prior convictions. The court found no merit in the appeal.

Agrifund LLC v. Annen Inc. - Miscellaneous Civil Lawsuit Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, affirmed a lower court's decision in the lawsuit Agrifund LLC v. Annen Inc. The case involves a dispute over the assignment of agricultural input loan payments. The court's disposition was an affirmation of the lower court's ruling.

In Re Devoris Newson v. State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals denied Devoris Newson's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court found that Newson failed to establish entitlement to the relief sought, which included the appointment of counsel and a ruling on his motion for a new trial. Any pending motions were dismissed as moot.

Cody Howard v. Lacy Kimball - Lawsuit Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, dismissed the appeal in Cody Howard v. Lacy Kimball for want of jurisdiction. The court found no final, appealable judgment was rendered by the trial court, and the matter is to continue to trial.

Victor Gonzalez v. Texas - Mandamus Petition Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District, denied Victor Gonzalez's petition for a writ of mandamus and dismissed his request for emergency relief. The court found that Gonzalez was not entitled to the relief sought in his original proceeding.

Chavez v. Friendly Wash IV et al - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Chavez v. Friendly Wash IV et al, was filed on March 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The initial filing includes a complaint and proposed summons.

Campbell v. United States - Criminal Appeal

The D.C. Court of Appeals reviewed a criminal conviction for assault. While affirming the sufficiency of evidence to disprove self-defense, the court found the trial court erred by not inquiring into the defendant's decision to forgo an insanity defense. The case is remanded for this inquiry.

Capitol Intelligence Group v Waldman - Defamation Appeal

The DC Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of an Anti-SLAPP motion in a defamation case. The court found that the plaintiff did not adduce sufficient evidence of falsity or actual malice to survive the motion, reversing the partial denial and remanding the case.