Michael Carr v. State of Indiana - Criminal Appeal

The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and life-without-parole sentence of Michael Carr for murder. Carr was found guilty of killing a confidential informant who had previously helped convict him. The court found no constitutional violations, procedural errors, or inappropriate sentencing.

Indiana Supreme Court Opinion: Commitment of A D

The Indiana Supreme Court issued an opinion regarding the civil commitment of A.D. The court affirmed in part and vacated in part the lower court's decision, finding sufficient evidence for temporary commitment despite a misstatement of the standard of review.

State v. Salazar-Cabrera - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a district court's decision regarding a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter conviction. The appeal centered on the application of the law of the case doctrine concerning a jail sentence assurance made by a previous judge.

Bedell v. Parsons - Idaho Supreme Court Property Dispute

The Idaho Supreme Court reversed a district court's decision regarding property ownership interests in Bedell v. Parsons. The court found that the district court erred in its determination of ownership and partition of the property, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Hyde v. Oxarango - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a district court's dismissal of a complaint filed by limited partners Gretchen Hyde and Dinah Reaney against Robert and Rochelle Oxarango. The case involved a dispute over a family farm and ranching business managed by a limited partnership.

City of Idaho Falls v. Idaho Department of Water Resources - Water Rights Dispute

The Idaho Supreme Court issued a substitute opinion in the case of City of Idaho Falls v. Idaho Department of Water Resources, withdrawing a prior opinion dated December 31, 2025. The appeal concerning water rights distribution was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Spears v. Antelope Mountain Resort, LLC - Idaho Supreme Court Opinion

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Spears v. Antelope Mountain Resort, LLC, ruling that a property owner may not be held civilly liable for the criminal acts of her grandson. The court found no duty to aid or protect the victim from the grandson's actions.

Vann Bragg v. State of Arkansas - Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court of Arkansas affirmed a lower court's denial of a Rule 37 petition. The petition alleged ineffective assistance of trial counsel in the case of Vann Bragg, who was convicted of first-degree murder and battery. The court found no clear error in the lower court's decision.

State v. Roy Nichols, Jr. - Rape Shield Statute Scope

The Arkansas Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision regarding the admissibility of evidence under the state's rape-shield statute in the case of State v. Roy Nichols, Jr. The court found that evidence of prior sexual conduct was not admissible in this instance, reversing the trial court's ruling.

Arkansas Access to Justice Commission Appointment

The Supreme Court of Arkansas has appointed Judge Thomas Potter to the Arkansas Access to Justice Commission for a three-year term. Deepali Lal and Kyle Burton were reappointed to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Access to Justice Foundation, Inc. The court expressed gratitude to Judge Kim Bridgforth for her service.