US Courts

State v. Lanier - Ohio Court of Appeals Affirms Trial Judgment

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in the consolidated cases of State v. Lanier. The court found that the record clearly and convincingly supported the trial court's findings regarding the sentences imposed on the appellant.

State v. Johnson - Child Victim Testimony Statute Violation

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and vacated parts of a trial court's judgment against Chadwick Johnson, finding that the trial court violated Johnson's right to confrontation by allowing child victims to testify outside his presence without proper findings. The appellate court remanded the case for a new trial on specific charges due to insufficient evidence.

State v. Trotter - Criminal Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's judgment in State v. Trotter, finding that the appellant's plea of no contest was voluntary and knowingly made. The court addressed an assignment of error regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.

State v. Dominguez-Olivia - Speedy Trial and Due Process Rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant's convictions, ruling that his statutory and constitutional speedy trial rights, as well as his due process rights, were not violated. The court found sufficient evidence supported the convictions and that they were not against the manifest weight of the evidence.

State v. Giron - Motion to Suppress OVI

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in State v. Giron, denying a motion to suppress evidence in an OVI case. The court found reasonable suspicion for the traffic stop and probable cause for the arrest, and permitted an amendment to the OVI charge without prejudice to the defendant.

State v. Norman - Resentencing Remand

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case of State v. Norman for resentencing. The trial court failed to provide required notifications under the Reagan Tokes Act during the initial sentencing. The judgment is affirmed in all other respects.

NVR, Inc. v. Pearce - Motion for Reargument Denied

The Delaware Superior Court denied a defendant's motion for reargument in the case of NVR, Inc. v. Pearce. The court found that the defendant raised new arguments for the first time and that the original judgment was valid, denying the motion for reconsideration.

Careen, Inc. v. ZeroAvia, Inc. - Contract Dispute

Careen, Inc. has filed a civil complaint against ZeroAvia, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, Case Number 5:26-cv-01986, was filed on March 6, 2026, and pertains to a contract dispute. Initial filings include the complaint and proposed summons.

State of Tennessee v. Vidal Chad Bryant - Drug and Firearm Offenses Sentencing Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of Vidal Chad Bryant's motion to suspend his six-year sentence for drug and firearm offenses. The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's decision.

Tennessee v. Smith - Affirmation of Murder and Theft Convictions

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the convictions of Raymond Antonio Smith for first-degree premeditated murder and theft. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions and the value of the stolen property. The defendant is serving a life sentence plus twelve years.