Petition for Writ of Mandamus Denied

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Ubong Christopher Ubokudom. The petition sought to compel the district court to appoint counsel for his daughter and rule on pending motions for injunctive relief. The court found no undue delay or entitlement to mandamus relief.

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.

Ricksecker v. Ricksecker - Contempt and Visitation Dispute

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a father's visitation rights and conditions in a post-divorce case. The ruling addresses specific parenting time arrangements and restrictions, including the requirement for the father to remain in Ohio during his parenting time.

State v. Slepsky - Criminal Law Opinion

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision in State v. Slepsky, upholding convictions for aggravated vehicular homicide and assault. The court found no abuse of discretion in granting the State's motion in limine, which precluded defense testimony regarding marijuana metabolites and impairment.

State v. Mills - Felonious Assault Conviction Appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Michael Mills for assault and felonious assault. The court found that the convictions were not against the manifest weight of the evidence, upholding the trial court's decision and sentence.

State v. Prothro - Victim Rights, Allied Offenses, Forfeiture

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction in State v. Prothro, addressing issues related to victim rights under Marsy's Law, allied offenses, and forfeiture. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's proceedings.

State v. Geitgey - Appeal of Conviction and Sentencing

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in State v. Geitgey. The appellant appealed his convictions for domestic violence and aggravated menacing, arguing his no-contest plea was not knowing, intelligent, or voluntary. The court found no error in the trial court's acceptance of the plea.

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. 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.

In re T.T. - Ohio Custody Ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision terminating parental rights and granting permanent custody of two minor children to the Lake County Department of Job & Family Services. The mother appealed the decision, citing issues with evidence and a motion for continuance.