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In re Estate of Troutman - Probate Court Erred Vacating Heirship Judgment

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a probate court's decision to vacate a 2003 heirship judgment. The appellate court found the judgment was potentially voidable, not void, and that the probate court erred in vacating it under its inherent authority. The ruling impacts the administration of the Estate of Roger Troutman.

State v. Rivers - Felony Sentencing Appeal Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a felony sentencing appeal in State v. Rivers. The court found that the trial court properly considered sentencing statutes and that the imposed sentence was not contrary to law. The appellant's conviction involved drug possession offenses.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on unlawful detention during traffic stop

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to suppress evidence, ruling that a defendant fleeing from a traffic stop did not prolong the detention unlawfully. The court found the stop was terminated by the defendant's actions before any unlawful extension could occur.

Bell v. Ohio Living Communities - Summary Judgment Affirmed

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Ohio Living Communities. The court found that the appellant failed to meet their burden by not disclosing an expert report by the deadline, and thus could not meet the reciprocal burden.

People of Michigan v. Rogelio Nasario Reyna - Criminal Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's judgment and sentence for Rogelio Nasario Reyna, who was convicted of delivery of methamphetamine and sentenced as a fourth-offense habitual offender. The court found no merit in the defendant's entrapment defense.

People of Michigan v. Loreya Fluker - Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judgment against Loreya Fluker, who was convicted of assaulting, resisting, obstructing, or opposing a police officer. The court found no errors in the trial proceedings and upheld the two-year probation sentence.

In Re Guardianship of Nmr - Lower Court Judgment Affirmed

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment appointing Guardian Finance & Advocacy Services as guardian and conservator for an elderly individual diagnosed with dementia. The appeal was brought by Andrew Marshall Cort, who had been involved in the individual's finances and lived in her home.

People of Michigan v. Shane Isaac Clendenin - Criminal Sexual Conduct Appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Shane Isaac Clendenin for four counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The court upheld the lower court's judgment and sentence of 99 months to 30 years imprisonment.

People of Michigan v. Parell Lavon Moskal - Affirmation of Conviction

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment against Parell Lavon Moskal, who was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and felony-firearm. The court found no error in the trial court's proceedings.

In re P. A. S. Lindsey Minor - Parental Rights Termination

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's order terminating parental rights for respondent-father in the case of In re P. A. S. Lindsey Minor. The termination was based on allegations of abuse against a sibling and domestic violence. The court found sufficient grounds to affirm the lower court's decision.