State v. Skeets - New Mexico Supreme Court Opinion

The New Mexico Supreme Court dismissed the State's interlocutory appeal in State v. Skeets, finding it lacked jurisdiction. The Court held that the district court's order discharging the defendant for lack of probable cause was not a final, appealable order.

State v. Valencia - New Mexico Supreme Court Opinion

The New Mexico Supreme Court has granted a motion for rehearing in State v. Valencia, withdrawing its prior opinion filed July 14, 2025. The court will issue a substituted opinion addressing the defendant's challenges to his convictions for murder and attempted murder, including claims related to jury instructions on diminished capacity and double jeopardy.

Armstrong v. State - Habeas Corpus Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Kansas affirmed the dismissal of Daryl Wayne Armstrong Jr.'s second motion for postconviction relief. Armstrong sought to overturn his sex crime convictions, but the court found his claims were conclusory and the motion was successive, failing to show exceptional circumstances.

Johnson v. State - Kansas Appeals Court Opinion

The Kansas Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal filed by Rheuben Johnson. The court found it lacked appellate jurisdiction because Johnson failed to file a timely notice of appeal after his K.S.A. 60-1507 motion was summarily denied by the district court.

In re C.D. - Termination of Parental Rights

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to terminate a mother's parental rights to her son, C.D. The court found the evidence sufficient to support the termination based on the mother's unfitness and the likelihood of its continuation, concluding that termination was in the child's best interests.

State v. McLeroy - Probation Revocation Appeal

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to revoke Shywanna N. McLeroy's probation and impose her prison sentences. McLeroy had admitted to violating probation conditions twice, leading to the revocation and denial of her sentence modification request.

State v. Hekekia-Dixon - Criminal Appeal

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision in State v. Hekekia-Dixon, ruling that the defendant was not entitled to jail credit for time served in an unrelated case. The court found that the precedent set in State v. Ervin did not apply to the specific facts of this case.

State v. Waters - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of David Wilson Waters for two counts of molestation of a juvenile. The court addressed issues of insufficient evidence, illegal sentencing due to a miscited statute, and excessive sentences. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the trial court's judgment.

State of Louisiana v. Sirelderick Deon Hays - Criminal Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the convictions and sentences of Sirelderick Deon Hays. Hays was convicted of manslaughter, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court denied his motions for post-verdict judgment of acquittal and for a new trial.

Louisiana Court of Appeal Opinion on Succession Case

The Louisiana Court of Appeal issued an opinion regarding the succession of Emerick Mitchel Guillot. The court denied a stay and a writ in this case, identified by docket number 2026 CW 0144.

State of Louisiana v. Namicha Lacey - Court of Appeal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, issued an opinion in State of Louisiana v. Namicha Lacey. The court denied a request for rehearing, citing procedural rules regarding the timeliness of such applications and the denial of the original writ application.

State of Louisiana v. $12,039 U.S. Currency - Forfeiture Affirmation

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's ruling granting the State's motion for summary judgment for forfeiture of $12,039 in U.S. currency seized from Delancey R. Kent. The currency was alleged to be proceeds from street-level narcotics sales.

State v. Guillen-Alegre - Nonprecedential Opinion Affirmed

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jonathan Guillen-Alegre for third-degree sexual abuse. The court found the evidence legally sufficient for a rational trier of fact to have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

State v. K. W. - Oregon Court of Appeals Reverses Commitment Order

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed a judgment committing an individual for mental illness and prohibiting firearm possession. The court found plain error in the trial court's failure to advise the appellant of all possible hearing results and in not dismissing the case after a delay in proceedings. The state conceded the error.

Khosroabadi v. North Clackamas Parks and Rec. Dist. - Reversed and Remanded

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a lower court's decision in Khosroabadi v. North Clackamas Parks and Rec. Dist. The court found that the city council could unilaterally withdraw from the intergovernmental agreement with the district, contrary to the trial court's ruling.

State v. R. K. D. - Civil Commitment Appeal

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed a civil commitment order for R. K. D. The court found that the state met the legal standard for commitment based on the individual being a person with mental illness and dangerous to others. The disposition was affirmed on February 25, 2026.

Perez Ruiz and Perez Machado - Income Redetermination

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded a family court's decision regarding spousal and child support. The court found that the father's business expenses were not properly accounted for in determining his income, requiring a redetermination.

Montana Supreme Court v. Montana Attorney General - Ballot Issue Review

The Montana Supreme Court reversed the Attorney General's determination that Ballot Issue 8 was legally insufficient. The Court found the ballot issue constitutes a single constitutional amendment and that the Attorney General lacked statutory authority to append a fiscal statement. The case is docketed as OP 25-0858.

State v. Johnson - Criminal Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Stephen Joseph Johnson for Criminal Mischief, Burglary, and Bail Jumping. The appeal concerned whether the District Court violated Johnson's right of confrontation by allowing a witness to testify via two-way videoconferencing.

State v. D. Matt - Montana Supreme Court Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court vacated and remanded in part the case of State v. Darrin William Matt. The appeal concerned Matt's sentence for felony Assault on a Peace Officer. The court will review issues related to sentencing and alleged police misconduct.

Rodriguez v. State - Montana Supreme Court Affirmance

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the denial of a petition for postconviction relief for Juan Anastasio Rodriguez. The court's decision, designated as non-precedential, upholds a prior conviction for sexual intercourse without consent.

Marriage of Cool - Family Law Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a parenting plan in the Marriage of Cool case. The court found no clear error in the district court's findings and no abuse of discretion in its weighing of best-interests factors. This decision does not serve as precedent.

Norman Horton v. David Colvin - Defamation Lawsuit Opinion

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals issued an opinion in the defamation lawsuit Norman Horton v. David Colvin. The case involves allegations of defamation through social media posts and statements made at a political meeting, as well as claims of election interference and business interference.

Premier Choice Realty v. Arthur Lumpkin - Court Opinion

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled that transmitting a notice of appeal electronically does not constitute a proper filing under state law. The court dismissed an appeal filed by Premier Choice Realty & Investments, Inc. due to improper electronic filing of the notice of appeal.

Alabama DHR v. Eternal Life Learning Center - Child Care Subsidy Program

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, reinstating the Alabama Department of Human Resources' (ADHR) final decision to terminate Eternal Life Learning Center from the Child Care Subsidy Program. The court agreed with ADHR's interpretation of the "90-day rule" regarding facility compliance.

BISCO Refractories, Inc. v. Wesley Dean - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals reviewed a trial court's decision awarding permanent-total-disability benefits to an employee under the Alabama Workers' Compensation Act. The employer appealed, arguing the award was not supported by substantial evidence. The appellate court reversed the trial court's judgment.

McCartha v. Duren - Divorce Appeal

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals issued an opinion in the divorce appeal case of Savannah Michele McCartha v. Destini Love Duren. The opinion is dated February 27, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from a divorce judgment.

State of Alabama v. Abraham Hatch - Criminal Appeal

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals is reviewing a pretrial order from the Mobile Circuit Court that refused to admit the out-of-court statements of a child witness as substantive evidence. The State of Alabama is appealing this decision, arguing it was erroneous under state law.

State of Alabama v. Kala Blakely and Bartley Evan Blakely - Criminal Appeal

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reversed a lower court's order suppressing evidence in the case of State v. Kala Blakely and Bartley Evan Blakely. The appellate court found that the evidence, including text messages and information obtained via a search warrant, should not have been suppressed under the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine.

M.C. v. State of Alabama - Criminal Appeals Opinion

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals issued an opinion in M.C. v. State of Alabama, concerning a juvenile adjudicated delinquent for making a terrorist threat. The court reviewed the sufficiency of the evidence presented for the adjudication.

Warren Terrell Hardy v. State of Alabama - Criminal Appeal

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals issued an opinion regarding the criminal case of Warren Terrell Hardy v. State of Alabama. The court addressed Hardy's convictions for capital murder, kidnapping, domestic violence, and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, including his death sentence.

William Kiwanis Carroll v. State of Alabama - Criminal Appeal

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reversed William Kiwanis Carroll's conviction for provocation manslaughter and his 10-year sentence. The court found that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of prior alleged misconduct.

Juan Cerano v. State of Tennessee - Double Jeopardy Appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed Juan Cerano's appeal concerning his double jeopardy claim and conviction merger. The court found the appeal was filed late and did not warrant a waiver of the timely filing requirement, thus affirming the trial court's dismissal.

Cunningham v. Virginia - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's decision, finding sufficient evidence for a jury to convict Adam Ross Cunningham of attempted strangulation, attempted abduction, and assault and battery. The court also found no abuse of discretion in allowing testimony of subsequent acts of violence against the same victim.

Mitchell v. Jamil - Deed of Trust Action

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment awarding compensatory damages in a deed of trust action. The court found clear and convincing evidence of an agreement to modify the note's terms through the parties' course of dealings and waiver, and that the statute of frauds claim was waived.

J.N.W. v. Commonwealth of Virginia - Affirmance of Judgment

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's judgment, denying a motion to suppress a confession and excluding expert testimony. The court found that any error in denying the motion to suppress was harmless due to independent evidence of guilt.

Holland Coleman v. Pamela Coleman - Property Settlement Unconscionable

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's decision to set aside a property settlement agreement as unconscionable. The court found a gross disparity in asset division and evidence of overreaching. The judgment was affirmed, and a challenge to a related order was waived.

7147 Mechanicsville Turnpike, L.L.C. v. Board of Supervisors of Hanover County

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed a trial court's decision in a zoning dispute involving 7147 Mechanicsville Turnpike, L.L.C. and the Board of Supervisors of Hanover County. The court found no error in the trial court's rulings regarding the denial of a rezoning application and the sustaining of a demurrer.

Wharton v. State - Probation Extension Consent Ruling

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled that an illegal probation extension, even if consented to by the defendant, is void. The court found that while a defendant may consent to probation terms, they cannot consent to illegal conditions, and violations under such an extension are invalid. This ruling impacts how probation extensions with impermissible conditions are handled in Maryland courts.

Kyere v. Durand - Arbitration Agreement

The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland addressed whether a non-signatory agent can enforce an arbitration agreement. The court affirmed that doctors employed by a hospital had standing to compel arbitration under an employment agreement, citing interdependent misconduct and agency.

Bailey v. Happer - SAFE ACT Retroactive Application

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled in Bailey v. Happer that the SAFE Act may not be applied retroactively, but conduct predating the statute can be considered. The court affirmed a $395,310 award for financial exploitation.

Reid v. Balt. Ambulatory Center - Expert Witness Qualifications in Health Care Malpractice

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled that an anesthesiologist can provide expert testimony on the standard of care for a gastroenterologist's post-procedure assessment, provided the specialties are related and the issue overlaps. This clarifies expert witness qualification requirements under the Health Care Malpractice Claims Act.

In re Holder - Collateral Estoppel in Insurance Regulatory Scheme

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled that administrative hearings under the Insurance Article can have collateral estoppel effects on later proceedings, clarifying the application of collateral estoppel to regulatory schemes. The court also addressed the good faith requirement for claim denials and the separation of civil claims from judicial review petitions.

Rosales v. Elevate PFS Holdings, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A new civil case, Rosales v. Elevate PFS Holdings, Inc., was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a Notice of Removal from Alameda County Superior Court and includes initial filings such as a Corporate Disclosure Statement and Certificate of Interested Entities.

Forks v. Trans Union LLC - Consumer Credit Case

A new civil case, Forks v. Trans Union LLC, was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves consumer credit and was removed from state court. Trans Union LLC is the defendant.

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Tucker - Attorney Discipline

The Maryland Court of Appeals has suspended Charles T. Tucker, Jr. for six months from the practice of law, effective March 23, 2026. The disciplinary action stems from violations of Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct.

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Wagner - Attorney Discipline

The Maryland Court of Appeals has reprimanded attorney Brenda C. Wagner. This action follows a public censure in the District of Columbia for violating professional conduct rules. The Court denied Wagner's motion for an extension of time to respond to the disciplinary petition.

Maryland Supreme Court: State v. Stone - Traffic Stop Reasonable Suspicion

The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that observing a driver manipulating a mobile phone is insufficient on its own to establish reasonable suspicion for a traffic stop. The court clarified that police must identify specific facts, beyond general lawful phone use, to reasonably believe a traffic violation has occurred.

Attorney Grievance Commission v. Jones - Reinstatement Order

The Maryland Court of Appeals granted the Attorney Grievance Commission's motion to reinstate Gregory Wayne Jones and dismiss the disciplinary petition. This order restores Mr. Jones to good standing and permits him to practice law in Maryland.

Attorney Grievance Commission v. Hamilton - Attorney Misconduct

The Maryland Court of Appeals has disbarred attorney Judith Marie Hamilton for multiple violations of professional conduct rules, including incompetence, lack of diligence, communication failures, and misconduct during an investigation. The disciplinary action stems from her representation in a divorce case and her failure to cooperate with Bar Counsel.