US Courts

Riad v. Liberty Mutual Personal Insurance - Insurable Interest

The Delaware Superior Court denied Liberty Mutual's motion for summary judgment in an insurance coverage dispute, holding that a property owner retains an insurable interest during the statutory redemption period following a tax sale. The court ruled that legal title holders with redemption rights have sufficient interest to maintain coverage even after a Sheriff's sale, creating precedent on this issue of first impression.

State v. Bordley murder defendant postconviction relief granted

State v. Bordley murder defendant postconviction relief granted

State v. Robinson - Post Conviction Relief Denied

Delaware Superior Court issued an order denying post-conviction relief in State v. Robinson. The court rejected the defendant's challenge to conviction, finding no basis for relief under applicable procedural standards. No new obligations or compliance requirements are imposed on any parties.

Commonwealth v. Williams - Murder Conviction Vacated

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court vacated the murder in the first degree and assault with attempt to kill convictions against defendant Williams and remanded for a new trial. Consistent with Commonwealth v. Guardado, the court also vacated the firearms convictions. The case involved a May 2018 shooting incident in Brockton where the defendant was convicted based partly on testimony from a cooperator whose charges were dismissed.

People v. Nielsen - Criminal Appeals (1st District)

California Court of Appeal (1st District) docket search results for People v. Nielsen (Case A170363) displaying 4 linked trial court cases: 23CR01950, 23CR02511, 23CR02514, and 24CR03321. This is an informational court docket record with no new regulatory obligations.

Criminal sentencing appeal affirmed, upper term imposed

The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Four, affirmed a criminal judgment where the trial court imposed an upper term sentence on defendant following a negotiated global disposition across multiple cases. Defendant challenged the trial court's understanding of the low term presumption under Penal Code section 1170(b)(6) and the calculation of custody credits. The appellate court rejected both arguments and affirmed.

People v. Nielsen - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, First District published its opinion in People v. Nielsen (Case No. A170363). This published appellate opinion establishes precedential guidance on the criminal law issues presented. The decision is binding precedent within the First District's jurisdiction.

People v. Newt - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, First District, filed a criminal appeal (Case No. A169899) titled The People v. Newt on February 26, 2024. This is a routine appellate filing originating from Trial Court Case 042300101. The case involves a criminal prosecution appeal and is currently at the early stages of the appellate process.

Robert Newt v. People - Large-Capacity Magazine Receiving vs. Possession

The California Court of Appeal reversed defendant Robert Newt's felony conviction for "receiving" a large-capacity magazine under Penal Code § 32310, finding the evidence established only "possession," not "receiving." The court held these are distinct statutory elements under section 32310, with receiving being felony-eligible and possessing punishable only as a misdemeanor or infraction. The case was remanded for further proceedings.

P. v. Newt, California appeals court, March 30

P. v. Newt, California appeals court, March 30