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People of Michigan v. Julie Ann Zimmerman - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judgment against Julie Ann Zimmerman, who was convicted of perjury and sentenced as a third-offense habitual offender. The court found sufficient evidence and rejected claims of ineffective counsel and improper character evidence.

People of Michigan v. Exzavier Lamar Lewis - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part the conviction of Exzavier Lamar Lewis. The court remanded the case for resentencing due to errors in scoring the sentencing guidelines. The decision impacts how criminal sentences are calculated in similar cases.

In Re Gould Minors - Termination of Parental Rights Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's termination of parental rights for the minors JG1 and JG2. The decision cited ongoing conditions leading to adjudication and reasonable likelihood of harm if children were returned to the parents, based on substance abuse and neglect.

Cheyanna Spann v. State of Arkansas - Probation Revocation

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the revocation of Cheyanna Spann's probation for possession of methamphetamine, theft, and failure to pay court fees. Spann was originally placed on probation in May 2024 and subsequently violated its terms, leading to a four-year prison sentence.

John Lang v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of John Lang for rape and sexual assault. Lang was sentenced to seventy years imprisonment. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions based on the victim's testimony.

Deno Dicamillo v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for rape and sexual assault. The appellant argued that evidence of his failure to appear in court was improperly admitted. The court found the evidence relevant to show consciousness of guilt.

Mask and Conner v. Arkansas Dept. of Human Services - Termination of Parental Rights

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Ashley Mask and Wyatt Conner to their daughter. The court found no arguable merit in the appeal and granted the motion to withdraw filed by Conner's counsel. This decision upholds the circuit court's ruling that termination was in the child's best interest.

Stanfield v. Arkansas Dept. Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights for Jeffery Stanfield. The court granted the motion to withdraw filed by Stanfield's counsel, who asserted there were no arguable issues on appeal. The case involved allegations of drug use and endangerment of minor children.

Golden Kinsey v. Anitra Ford - Order of Protection Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed an order of protection against Golden Kinsey, prohibiting contact with Anitra Ford for ten years and their minor daughter for six months. Kinsey appealed the order, arguing it was based on conduct outside Arkansas and that the findings of domestic abuse were erroneous.

Jasmine Henson v. Arkansas Department of Human Services - Parental Rights Termination

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed an order terminating Jasmine Henson's parental rights to her three children. The court granted the counsel's motion to withdraw, finding no arguable merit in an appeal. The termination followed an emergency hold initiated due to allegations of child sexual abuse by the children's father and the mother's permitting of child abuse.