US Courts

Jubert v. Jackson - Florida District Court of Appeal Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Jubert v. Jackson. The opinion, issued on February 26, 2026, provides no new legal precedent or significant procedural changes.

Nguyen v. Citibank, N.A. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Nguyen v. Citibank, N.A. (Case No. 3:26-cv-01682), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 26, 2026. The case involves a Notice of Removal from state court and includes initial scheduling orders.

People v. Baca - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's order denying Pedro Baca's petition for postconviction relief. The court found that Baca was not entitled to a hearing on his claims related to his conviction for sexual assault on a child.

Peo v. Casias - Colorado Court of Appeals Judgment Affirmation

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment and restitution order against Nathan Allan Casias. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's proceedings related to Casias' conviction for two counts of unlawful sexual contact.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Dependency and Neglect

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment adjudicating children dependent and neglected. The father appealed, arguing non-compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act, but the court found no reversible error. The case involved allegations of substance abuse and domestic violence.

People v. Parks - Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's denial of postconviction relief for Timothy Scott Parks. The decision addresses the application of the U.S. Supreme Court's Erlinger v. United States ruling to state habitual criminal statutes, specifically regarding the right to a jury trial for habitual criminal counts.

Colorado Court of Appeals Reverses SMG Dependency Case

The Colorado Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a dependency and neglect case concerning a child identified as S.M.G. The appellate court found that the juvenile court erred in admitting certain exhibits, leading to the reversal of the adjudication and dispositional order. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

People in Interest of ND - Involuntary Medication Administration

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a district court order authorizing the involuntary administration of medications to an individual committed to a mental health hospital. The court found sufficient evidence supported the necessity of treatment to prevent significant and likely long-term deterioration.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Child Dependency and Neglect

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a juvenile court's judgment revoking a mother's deferred adjudication and adjudicating her child dependent and neglected. The court found the mother had not fully complied with her treatment plan, which included substance abuse treatment and mental health services.

Colorado Court of Appeals Opinion on Parental Rights Termination

The Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment terminating the parent-child legal relationship between a mother and her child. The mother appealed, citing due process concerns regarding undisclosed information about a prior non-court-involved case. The court found no error in the proceedings.