US Federal

US v. Malcolm Moore - Affirmation of Sentence

The Fourth Circuit affirmed the sentence of Malcolm Moore, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found that Moore's prior conviction for assault with a deadly weapon qualified as a crime of violence, supporting the sentencing enhancements applied by the district court.

US v. David Starkey - Affirmation of Felon in Possession Conviction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of David Allen Starkey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no error in the district court's denial of Starkey's motion to dismiss the indictment on Second Amendment grounds and affirmed the sentence imposed.

US v. Simpson - Affirmation of Wire Fraud Conviction

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of William Simpson, II, for wire fraud related to defrauding the United States of over one million dollars in COVID-19 relief funds. The court found the sentence of 36 months imprisonment to be procedurally and substantively reasonable.

US v. Jamie Ewings - Affirmation of Sentence

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Jamie Ewings for theft of government property. The court found no plain error in the acceptance of the guilty plea and affirmed the 13-month sentence as procedurally and substantively reasonable.

Dodson v. Lutheran Village - Affirmation of Summary Judgment Ruling

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's ruling in Dodson v. Lutheran Village, granting summary judgment to the defendant on claims of religious discrimination and failure to accommodate. The unpublished opinion means the ruling does not set precedent.

Zhang v. USCIS - Immigration Mandamus Case

A new immigration mandamus case, Zhang v. USCIS, was filed on March 2, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves claims against USCIS and other government officials related to immigration actions. Summons were issued on the same day.

State v. Johnson - Guilty Plea and Felony Sentence Upheld

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a trial court's decision to accept a guilty plea and impose a felony sentence in the case of State v. Johnson. The defendant pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs and received a ten-month prison sentence, with additional time imposed for a prior offense.

State v. Pittman - Evidence, Stalking Order, Counsel Issues

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment finding Cora Pittman guilty of violating a civil stalking protection order. The court reviewed issues related to the sufficiency of evidence, the manifest weight of the evidence, and ineffective assistance of counsel.

State v. Shefbuch - Sentencing Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant's prison sentence in State v. Shefbuch, finding it was not contrary to law. The appeal concerned a 12-month sentence for drug possession and related offenses.

State v. Bennett - Ohio Court of Appeals Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision to grant a motion to suppress evidence in the case of State v. Bennett. The appellate court found that the trial court applied the incorrect legal standard when evaluating the interaction between law enforcement and the defendant.