US Courts

Joseph Austin v. State - Criminal Case Opinion

The Nevada Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for home invasion, ruling that an attached garage constitutes a 'dwelling' under state law. The court clarified the definition of a dwelling for the purposes of the home invasion statute, impacting how property crimes are prosecuted in the state.

Moore v. Primadonna Co., LLC - Premises Liability Appeal

The Nevada Court of Appeals reviewed a personal injury case, Moore v. Primadonna Co., LLC. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part a district court's summary judgment order, remanding the case for further proceedings based on the application of the mode-of-operation approach to premises liability.

Hall v. Warden - Criminal Case Opinion

The Court of Appeals of Nevada issued an opinion in Hall v. Warden (Docket No. 90152-COA) on December 23, 2025. The court addressed whether recent legislative changes to NRS Chapter 34 operate as a mandatory procedural bar for postconviction habeas corpus petitions challenging the computation of time served.

Missouri v. James Guthrie - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Missouri Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a conviction against James Guthrie. The court found insufficient evidence to support the conviction for statutory rape against Victim 2 on Count IV, specifically regarding the victim's age at the time of the offense. The case is remanded with instructions.

City of Creve Coeur v. DirecTV - VSPA Fees Appeal

The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of DirecTV and other video service providers. The city of Creve Coeur had appealed the ruling regarding Video Service Provider Act (VSPA) fees. The appellate court denied a motion for amicus curiae briefs from Netflix and Hulu.

David J. Harris v. Missouri Secretary of State - Court Opinion

The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision finding that David J. Harris lacked standing to challenge the Missouri Secretary of State's closure of an investigation into a complaint Harris filed. The court determined that taxpayers do not have a private right of action under Section 115.646.

In Re R.K.N. - Minor Child Appeal Dismissed

The Missouri Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in the case of In Re the Matter of R.K.N., a minor child. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to substantially comply with briefing requirements under Rule 84.04. The case involved modification of prior child custody and support orders.

Jacquille Graves v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Mississippi affirmed the conviction of Jacquille Graves for first-degree murder. The appeal centered on whether the trial court erred by failing to conduct a competency hearing. The court found no error in the trial court's proceedings.

Darren Clark v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Darren Clark for armed robbery. The court ruled that the indictment was not legally defective for failing to name the specific store employee robbed, as it named the establishment and alleged the robbery occurred from its staff. Hinds County was taxed with the costs of the appeal.

James Carroll v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Mississippi affirmed the conviction of James Carroll for two counts of child exploitation. The court denied his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial, upholding the consecutive forty-year sentences.