Judge Richard A Jones

2 court opinions authored by Judge Richard A Jones. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Opinions by Judge Richard A Jones (2)

Weldeyohannes v. State of Washington

Ninth Circuit: Attorney's Strategic Silence on Jury Instructions Not Ineffective Assistance

ca9 · 2025-12-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Weldeyohannes v. State of Washington, decided by Ninth Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed a district court's denial of a habeas corpus petiti...

North Cascades Conservation Council v. United States Forest Service

Ninth Circuit Upholds Forest Service Decision on Off-Road Vehicle Use

ca9 · 2025-05-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

North Cascades Conservation Council v. United States Forest Service, decided by Ninth Circuit on May 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant...

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