Adoption of S.R.A., Appeal of R.W.A., III - Parental Rights Termination

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania reviewed an appeal concerning the termination of parental rights for two minors. The court found a lack of clear and convincing evidence to support the termination under Section 2511(b) and has vacated and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Com. v. Dunkowski - Superior Court Opinion

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in Com. v. Dunkowski, docket number 1507 EDA 2025. While affirming the dismissal of the PCRA petition, the court granted relief on a new claim regarding the sentencing court's failure to consider RRRI eligibility, remanding for further consideration.

Com. v. Dunkowski - Appeal of PCRA Order Dismissal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of Christine R. Dunkowski's second petition for Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) relief. The court found her claims to be either not cognizable under the PCRA or lacking merit. The case involves charges related to child endangerment.

Texas Court of Appeals Dismisses Mandamus Petition

The Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, dismissed a petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Angela Bass. The court found the petition moot because the trial court had already vacated the order that was the subject of the mandamus request.

Ivan R. McCoy, Jr. v. Kitty Gale McCoy - Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District, has dismissed the civil case Ivan R. McCoy, Jr. v. Kitty Gale McCoy for want of prosecution. The dismissal follows the appellant's failure to file a required brief by the established deadline.

Martinez v. Desilva - Case Dismissed for Want of Prosecution

The Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District, dismissed the case of Adam Martinez v. David Desilva for want of prosecution. The dismissal occurred because the appellant failed to file a required brief by the court-ordered deadline.

Boehm v. State of Texas - Cruelty to Animals Case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a misdemeanor conviction for cruelty to a non-livestock animal against Dr. Dana Boehm. The court found sufficient evidence that Dr. Boehm failed to provide necessary care to an animal in her custody while boarding it, and found no error in the jury instructions.

Ex Parte Robert Gildon v. State of Texas - Habeas Corpus Bail Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District, dismissed appeals in Ex Parte Robert Gildon, Ex Parte Anna Gildon, and Ex Parte Felicia Mimms. The court found it lacked jurisdiction to hear appeals from associate judge orders denying habeas corpus applications for bail.

ZD Sand, LLC v. State of Texas - Mandamus Proceeding

The Texas Court of Appeals denied ZD Sand, LLC's petition for a writ of mandamus and lifted the temporary stay. The court's decision in docket number 03-26-00213-CV means the mandamus relief sought by ZD Sand, LLC was not granted.

Partain v. State of Texas - Injunction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a permanent injunction against Johnny Partain, who knowingly created and used a false financing statement to attempt to collect alleged debts from the State of Texas. The court found Partain's actions, including filing false financing statements and deeds, to be an attempt to collect a debt through improper means.