State v. J. Stinger - Direct Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Justin Casey Stinger in State v. J. Stinger. The court reviewed Stinger's claims of denied due process and cumulative error, finding no grounds for a new trial.

State v. A. Walton - Direct Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Amanda Sharyce Walton on charges including sexual abuse of children and incest. The court found no error in the admission of prior bad acts evidence or expert testimony. The opinion is designated as non-precedential.

Montana Supreme Court Affirms Marriage of Murphy Case

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in the Marriage of Murphy case. The court upheld the denial of a petition to modify a parenting plan, finding insufficient evidence to demonstrate a threat to the child's safety.

State v. J. Standifur - Criminal Possession Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. J. Standifur, ruling that double jeopardy protections did not bar the continued prosecution of a drug possession charge after the defendant pleaded guilty to other related offenses. The court addressed whether statutory double-jeopardy protections apply when a defendant pleads guilty to some counts in a single proceeding.

State v. K. Sandberg - Criminal Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court reversed and remanded the convictions of Kevin Wesley Sandberg for sexual intercourse without consent, aggravated kidnapping, and robbery. The court found that the pervasive use of the term 'victim' and the admission of certain character evidence may have deprived Sandberg of a fair trial. The case is remanded for further proceedings.

State v. Rayner - Ohio Court of Appeals Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals is reviewing a trial court's decision to suppress evidence against Melissa Rayner, arrested for OVI. The State argues the trial court erred in granting the motion to suppress, contending the officer had reasonable suspicion for field sobriety tests.

State ex rel. Holloman v. Schuck - Writ of Prohibition

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed a writ of prohibition filed by Martin L. Holloman against Judge James P. Schuck. The court found that Holloman failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted, and the underlying case involved the withdrawal of guilty pleas and subsequent retrial.

In re J.L. - Termination of Parental Rights

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision terminating parental rights and granting permanent custody of a child to Stark County Job and Family Services. The father appealed the decision, citing concerns about his criminal history and failure to meet case plan requirements.

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.