US Courts

Com. v. Harris - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion in the criminal appeal case of Commonwealth v. Harris. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence entered by the trial court. The appeal concerned charges including rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, strangulation, burglary, and robbery.

Adoption of N.R.A., Appeal of M.A.A.

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania vacated and remanded orders terminating parental rights to four minors. The court found insufficient evidence under Section 2511(b) to support the termination, citing the mother's history of substance abuse and child neglect. The case involves docket numbers 915 WDA 2025, 916 WDA 2025, 917 WDA 2025, and 918 WDA 2025.

Com. v. Dunkowski - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of Albert Dunkowski's PCRA petition but remanded for the sentencing court to consider his eligibility for Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive (RRRI) credits. The court found that Dunkowski is entitled to relief on his newly raised claim regarding RRRI eligibility.

Com. v. Dunkowski - Appeal of PCRA Order Dismissal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of Christine R. Dunkowski's second petition for Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) relief. The court found her claims to be either not cognizable under the PCRA or lacking merit. The case involves charges related to child endangerment.

Com. v. Dunkowski - Superior Court Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in Com. v. Dunkowski, docket number 1507 EDA 2025. While affirming the dismissal of the PCRA petition, the court granted relief on a new claim regarding the sentencing court's failure to consider RRRI eligibility, remanding for further consideration.

Adoption of S.R.A., Appeal of R.W.A., III - Parental Rights Termination

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reviewed an appeal concerning the termination of parental rights for two minors. The court found a lack of clear and convincing evidence to support the termination under Section 2511(b) and has vacated and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Com. v. Corbett - Probation Violation Appeal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth v. Corbett. The court vacated the judgment of sentence and remanded the case for resentencing after the appellant appealed the revocation of his probation.

Texas Court of Appeals Dismisses Mandamus Petition

The Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, dismissed a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Angela Bass. The court found the petition moot because the trial court had already vacated the order that was the subject of the mandamus request.

Martinez v. Desilva - Case Dismissed for Want of Prosecution

The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District, dismissed the case of Adam Martinez v. David Desilva for want of prosecution. The dismissal occurred because the appellant failed to file a required brief by the court-ordered deadline.

B.S. v. State of Texas - Dismiss Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, has dismissed an appeal in the case of B.S. v. the State of Texas. The dismissal was granted following an unopposed motion filed by the appellant, a juvenile. The court cited Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.1(a)(1) for the dismissal.