Bryan Norris v. Independence County - Election Dispute

The Supreme Court of Arkansas issued a dissenting opinion regarding the handling of an election dispute case involving Independence County. The dissent argues for expedited resolution of jurisdictional questions in election matters, citing federal court precedents for rapid decision-making.

State of Arizona v. Asalia Guadalupe Alvarez-Soto - Criminal Appeal

The Arizona Supreme Court issued an opinion in State of Arizona v. Asalia Guadalupe Alvarez-Soto, vacating and remanding the Court of Appeals' decision. The court addressed issues regarding the denial of a motion to suppress evidence found during a traffic stop and the appellate standard of review for video evidence.

Knight v. Fontes - Arizona Supreme Court Opinion

The Arizona Supreme Court issued an opinion in Knight v. Fontes, affirming the constitutionality of the retention election process for court of appeals judges as established by A.R.S. § 12-120.02. The court found no violation of the Free and Equal Elections Clause or the Equal Privileges and Immunities Clause of the Arizona Constitution.

State of Arizona v. hon.gordon/owen - Criminal Case Opinion

The Arizona Supreme Court issued an opinion in State of Arizona v. hon.gordon/owen, docket number CR-24-0064-PR, filed on December 12, 2025. The court reversed a lower court's decision regarding charges under an enhanced penalty statute for a traffic violation resulting in death.

State of Arizona v. Hon. marner/haniffa - Sentencing Enhancement Ruling

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a conviction for luring a minor for sexual exploitation can qualify for a Dangerous Crime Against Children sentencing enhancement, even if the "minor" victim is fictitious. The court reversed and remanded the case, vacating the Court of Appeals opinion.

Arizona Supreme Court Opinion in Re: MH2023-004502

The Arizona Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case In Re: MH2023-004502, vacating a prior Court of Appeals opinion. The case concerns the legal process for involuntary mental health treatment in Arizona, referencing specific statutes related to court-ordered evaluations and treatment petitions.

Howard v. D.C. Employment Services - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The D.C. Court of Appeals affirmed a Compensation Review Board decision granting temporary total disability benefits to an employee for an occupational disease. The court found the employee's carpal tunnel syndrome led to her resignation and upheld the board's findings.

Jennings & Turner v. US - Court Opinion

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals affirmed some convictions for appellant Derek Brian Turner related to violent incidents but reversed accessory after the fact convictions for appellant Ronnika M. Jennings due to insufficient evidence. Both appellants' obstruction of justice convictions were vacated.

Hewitt v. United States - Felony Murder Conviction Vacatur

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled in Hewitt v. United States that trial courts must vacate the predicate felony conviction when a defendant is convicted of both first-degree felony murder and the underlying felony, to avoid violating the Double Jeopardy Clause. The court clarified that the trial court has no discretion to choose which conviction to vacate.

Grant v. United States - Court Opinion on Motion to Suppress

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence in Grant v. United States. The court found that the police did not seize the appellant until after he discarded a satchel containing a gun, thus the evidence was not the fruit of an illegal seizure.