US Courts

Theodore Gamble-Williams v. City of Boston, et al. - Order on Service and Counsel

The US District Court for Massachusetts ordered the plaintiff in Theodore Gamble-Williams v. City of Boston, et al. to complete service of an amended complaint by April 12, 2026. The court also directed the plaintiff to file a motion for appointment of counsel by March 31, 2026, if he wishes to seek pro bono representation.

State v. A. Walton - Direct Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Amanda Sharyce Walton on charges including sexual abuse of children and incest. The court found no error in the admission of prior bad acts evidence or expert testimony. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

State v. J. Stinger - Direct Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Justin Casey Stinger in State v. J. Stinger. The court reviewed Stinger's claims of denied due process and cumulative error, finding no grounds for a new trial.

K. Briggs v. State - Direct Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the Gallatin County District Court's denial of postconviction relief for Kevin Anthony Briggs. The appeal concerned allegations of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding trial and appellate representation.

State v. K. Sandberg - Criminal Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court reversed and remanded the convictions of Kevin Wesley Sandberg for sexual intercourse without consent, aggravated kidnapping, and robbery. The court found that the pervasive use of the term 'victim' and the admission of certain character evidence may have deprived Sandberg of a fair trial. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

State v. J. Standifur - Criminal Possession Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. J. Standifur, ruling that double jeopardy protections did not bar the continued prosecution of a drug possession charge after the defendant pleaded guilty to other related offenses. The court addressed whether statutory double-jeopardy protections apply when a defendant pleads guilty to some counts in a single proceeding.

State v. C. Roope - Criminal Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Christopher Paul Roope for multiple felony offenses, including Partner or Family Member Assault and Tampering with Witnesses. The court's decision was issued as a non-precedential memorandum opinion.

Montana Supreme Court Affirms Marriage of Murphy Case

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in the Marriage of Murphy case. The court upheld the denial of a petition to modify a parenting plan, finding insufficient evidence to demonstrate a threat to the child's safety.

State v. Semenchuk - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentences of Orest Semenchuk. The court addressed Semenchuk's challenge to the imposition of consecutive sentences for multiple counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person.

In re J.L. - Termination of Parental Rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights and granting permanent custody of a child to Stark County Job and Family Services. The father appealed the decision, citing concerns about his criminal history and failure to meet case plan requirements.