John Lang v. State of Arkansas - Criminal Appeal

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of John Lang for rape and sexual assault. Lang was sentenced to seventy years imprisonment. The court found sufficient evidence to support the convictions based on the victim's testimony.

Vicentic v. Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board - License Revocation

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the revocation of Green Springs Medical LLC's dispensary license. The court found that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's decision was supported by substantial evidence and followed lawful procedure, upholding the revocation of the license.

Supreme Court of New Jersey Opinion on Vicarious Liability for Teacher Sexual Abuse

The Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an opinion in Russell Forde Hornor v. Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education, addressing vicarious liability for school districts concerning teacher sexual abuse. The Court considered whether N.J.S.A. 59:2-1.3(a)(1) allows for imposing liability on a school district for a teacher's sexual abuse of a student outside the scope of employment.

State of Iowa v. John Robert West - Child Sex Abuse Case Opinion

The Iowa Court of Appeals filed an opinion affirming the conviction of John Robert West for seven counts of second-degree sexual abuse and four counts of lascivious acts with a child. The court addressed West's claims regarding insufficient evidence, territorial jurisdiction, and sentencing.

State v. Owens - Stalking Conviction Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Jereme Owens' stalking conviction, finding sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict. Owens had appealed his conviction, arguing insufficient evidence for key elements of the stalking charge.

State v. McKnight - Appeal Dismissed

The Iowa Court of Appeals dismissed the appeal of Jerell Theodore McKnight in State v. McKnight. The court found it lacked jurisdiction because McKnight failed to establish good cause to appeal following his guilty plea, specifically by not filing a motion in arrest of judgment. The dismissal upholds the original sentencing.

State of Iowa v. Jerell Theodore McKnight - Criminal Appeal Dismissal

The Iowa Court of Appeals dismissed Jerell McKnight's appeal regarding his guilty plea to willful injury. The dismissal was based on McKnight's failure to establish good cause to challenge his plea by not filing a motion in arrest of judgment, thus lacking jurisdiction.

State of Iowa v. Taurean Lee Murray Jr. - Criminal Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for violating a statute prohibiting persons ineligible to carry dangerous weapons. The defendant challenged the statute's constitutionality, but the court found it compliant with state and federal law, referencing a prior supreme court ruling.

State of Iowa v. Taurean Lee Murray Jr. - Criminal Conviction Affirmation

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Taurean Lee Murray Jr. for carrying a dangerous weapon while ineligible. The court rejected his arguments that the statute was unconstitutional and that the district court erred in denying his motion to dismiss.

State of Iowa v. Scott Chase Barnum - Criminal Appeal

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a criminal defendant's discretionary sentence following a guilty plea. The court found that the district court properly considered the defendant's statements regarding his knowledge of the victim's age and was not required to accept the defendant's expert testimony.