State AGs Announce Consequences for Child Predators

Multiple State Attorneys General, including Florida AG James Uthmeier, announced significant actions against child predators. The announcement highlights the rearrest of Devon Huart and the sentencing of Michael Ambrosio, contributing to a record 1400 child predators taken down in a year.

Cin Dale 3 v. Peoples Bank Corp - Affirmation of Dismissal

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a suit brought by Cin Dale 3 against Peoples Bank Corp. The court held that the bank acted appropriately by complying with a court order to turn over funds from a depositor's account to satisfy a judgment. This ruling reinforces the ministerial role of banks in judgment enforcement.

Marriage Dissolution Appeal Opinion

The Minnesota Court of Appeals filed a nonprecedential opinion on March 9, 2026, in the marriage dissolution appeal of DeGolier v. Baron. The court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case concerning post-dissolution motions related to custody, child support, and spousal maintenance.

Custody Case Affirmed by Minnesota Court of Appeals

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to modify a father's parenting time, reducing it to supervised visits. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's consideration of evidence and best-interest factors for the child.

Douglass v. Olson - Marriage Dissolution Case Affirmed

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to modify a marriage dissolution judgment, awarding sole legal and physical custody of a child to the mother. The court found no error in the district court's modification order, which was based on evidence presented regarding the child's well-being.

State of Minnesota v. Daniel Martez Walker - Criminal Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals filed a nonprecedential opinion affirming the conviction of Daniel Martez Walker for second-degree intentional murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. The court addressed Walker's arguments regarding the exclusion of evidence, juror bias, and voir dire.

Minnesota v. Troy Ray Gibson - Criminal Sexual Conduct Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss criminal sexual conduct charges against Troy Ray Gibson. The dismissal was based on the statute of limitations, with the court finding that communications to child protection services did not trigger the limitations period.

State of Minnesota v. Zachariah Whitehead - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals filed a nonprecedential opinion affirming the kidnapping and deprivation of custodial rights convictions of Zachariah Christopher Whitehead. The court found sufficient evidence to sustain the convictions and rejected the appellant's arguments regarding jury instructions.

State v. Crockett - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Dalvin Jarrell Crockett for first-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree aggravated robbery. The court found no abuse of discretion in the admission of prior-bad-acts evidence or the disqualification of a juror.

State of Minnesota v. Guy Willard Blessing - Criminal Appeal

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of State of Minnesota v. Guy Willard Blessing. The court found that the search warrant used to seize electronic devices was supported by probable cause, upholding the conviction for possession of pornographic work involving a minor.