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State v. Oliver - Trial Court Lacked Jury Jurisdiction

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's judgment, finding it lacked jurisdiction to conduct a bench trial without a written jury waiver. The appellant had properly demanded a jury trial for a petty offense, and the record did not show a valid waiver.

State v. Semenchuk - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions and sentences of Orest Semenchuk. The court addressed Semenchuk's challenge to the imposition of consecutive sentences for multiple counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person.

Superior Court Grants/Denies Motion to Suppress

The Delaware Superior Court granted in part and denied in part a motion to suppress evidence obtained from a smartphone search. The court addressed whether the independent source doctrine could validate evidence initially obtained via a general warrant, ultimately holding it could.

SJC Rules Armed Robbery Not Predicate Offense Under Force Clause

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that armed robbery is not a predicate offense under the 'force clause' of G. L. c. 276, § 58A, as it can be committed with minimal force and without a weapon. This decision clarifies the scope of offenses eligible for pretrial detention under this statute.

Matter of T.M. (C.V.) - Child Neglect and Parental Rights Termination

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a Family Court decision terminating a mother's parental rights due to permanent neglect. The court found that the agency made diligent efforts to facilitate reunification, despite the mother's non-compliance with her service plan. The decision upholds the termination of parental rights and transfer of custody for adoption.

Cooke v. Jean-Baptiste - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision, granting defendants' motion for summary judgment. The court found that the plaintiff did not demonstrate a serious injury as required by Insurance Law § 5102(d) following a 2018 motor vehicle accident.

Bernstein v. Assaf - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to confirm an arbitration award and deny a wife's petition to vacate it. The court found no grounds for vacating the award, including claims of arbitrator bias or failure of a condition precedent to arbitration.

People v. White - Appellate Court Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a judgment against Shaquille White. The court found the sentence imposed was not excessive. This decision was published on March 10, 2026.

People v. Irving - NY Appellate Division Legal Opinion

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a conviction for burglary and criminal impersonation. The court found that while the lineup identification procedure was unduly suggestive, this error did not warrant overturning the conviction.

People v. Rosario - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a criminal conviction for Juan Rosario. The court rejected the defendant's argument that his extreme emotional disturbance defense should have been accepted by the jury, finding that while he established the subjective element of loss of self-control, the objective element of a reasonable explanation or excuse was not sufficiently established.