US Courts

Com. v. Gardner, L. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision affirming the dismissal of Leo A. Gardner's second petition for relief under the Post Conviction Relief Act. The case involves charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and terroristic threats stemming from a 2017 incident.

Com. v. Crim - Criminal Case Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court vacated a lower court's order dismissing criminal charges against Howard Curtis Crim. The appellate court found that the lower court erred in dismissing the case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and failure to establish a prima facie case. The case is remanded for trial.

Commonwealth v. Calhoun - Appeal of Order Granting New Trial

The Pennsylvania Superior Court is reviewing an appeal by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against an order granting a motion for extraordinary relief and a new trial to Gabriel Calhoun. The court's decision will impact the proceedings in this criminal case.

Com. v. Gibson, J. - Non-Precedential Superior Court of Pennsylvania Case

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of Jalen Demere Gibson's Post Conviction Relief Act petition. The court addressed issues related to the exclusion of evidence and jury instructions in a murder conviction appeal.

Com. v. Ramos-Perez, I. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the criminal appeal case of Commonwealth v. Ramos-Perez, I. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence entered by the Court of Common Pleas of York County. The case involves multiple charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault, burglary, and terroristic threats.

Com. v. Cruz-Zambrana - Criminal Appeal Dismissal

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania dismissed the appeal of Angel Enrique Cruz-Zambrana in docket numbers 157 MDA 2025 and 165 MDA 2025. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to file a required appellate brief after the trial court issued its opinion.

Com v Hodges - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Ichywond Hodges. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence following the appellant's conviction for sexual assault.

Cutchember v. State - Criminal Procedure Retroactivity

The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that the state's new law (CP § 1-211), which prohibits stops or searches based solely on the odor of cannabis, does not apply retroactively to incidents occurring before its July 1, 2023 effective date. This decision impacts the application of the exclusionary remedy for cannabis-related stops and searches conducted prior to the statute's enactment.

Greely v. Greely, Jr. et al - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Greely v. Greely, Jr. et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges violations of RICO and fraudulent conveyances, seeking recovery of damages.

Feng v. US Dept of State - Immigration Action

A new civil case, Feng v. US Dept of State et al, was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves 'Other Immigration Actions' with the U.S. Government as the defendant. The filing fee was $405.