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30 recent cases from the TX jurisdiction.
No Expectation of Privacy in Impounded Vehicle Contents
In Re Gentri Renee McLean v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to den...
Conviction for Aggravated Sexual Assault Affirmed
Michael Dewayne Norris v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant was convicted of aggravated sexual assault. The cou...
Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims Fails on Appeal
The Ashleigh Company, LLC and the Daren-Ordon Company, LLC v. Jason Stewart and Tarrah Ashlyn Stewart, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appe...
Arbitration Clause Deemed Unconscionable, Arbitration Denied
In Re Equity One Franchisors, LLC v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's ...
Consent to Search Vehicle Deemed Voluntary Despite Initial Hesitation
Ex Parte Rebel Hayz Breaux v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial ...
Texas Court Affirms Aggravated Sexual Assault Conviction, Upholding Evidence Admission and Jury Charge
James Dwayne Crowley v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, James Dwayne Crowley, was convicted of aggravated se...
Prior Conviction Admissible to Prove Intent in Sexual Assault Case
Leon Cauley Jr. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Leon Cauley Jr., was convicted of aggravated sexual assau...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Assault Conviction, Upholding Admission of Prior Bad Acts Evidence
Ramon Gerardo Morales v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Ramon Gerardo Morales, was convicted of aggravated ...
Appellate Court Upholds Aggravated Assault Conviction, Denies "Bad Acts" and Lesser Included Offense Claims
Ricardo Villarreal v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Ricardo Villarreal, was convicted of aggravated assaul...
Appellate Court Upholds Conviction, Denies Mistrial Request
Thaddeus Deshun Papillion v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Thaddeus Deshun Papillion, was convicted of agg...
Conviction for Aggravated Sexual Assault Affirmed
Lance Davis v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Lance Davis, was convicted of aggravated sexual assault. He a...
School District Wins Breach of Contract Case Against Former Superintendent
Tatum ISD v. Alonza McAllister, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the schoo...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Assault Conviction, Upholding Evidence Admission and Jury Charge
Delkei Derrett v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Delkei Derrett, was convicted of aggravated assault with ...
Estate's Claims Barred by Statute of Limitations
In the Estate of Gordy Clinton Lynch v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the trial cour...
Appellate Court Upholds Trial Court Decision Amidst Evidentiary Challenges
Joe Earl Anderson v. Victor Carranza and Lucia Hermosillo, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's deci...
Appellate Court Upholds Fraud and Contract Judgment
Marcus Asmar v. Carlos Valadez, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the plai...
Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Parental Rights in Texas
This case involves a dispute over the custody of two children, A.C. and E.C., Jr. The State of Texas sought to terminate the parental rights of their parents. The parents appealed the trial court's de...
Appellate court partially reverses lower court ruling in landlord-tenant dispute, remands for further proceedings
This case involves a dispute over a lease agreement for a property in Texas. Isaac Mills III and other occupants (the tenants) sued VR Estancia Holdings, LP (the landlord) for allegedly breaching the ...
Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Aggravated Sexual Assault Conviction
This case involves a dispute between Morris Mitchell and the State of Texas. Mitchell was convicted of aggravated sexual assault and appealed his conviction. The core of his appeal was that the trial ...
Texas Court of Appeals Upholds Aggravated Sexual Assault Conviction
This case involves Christopher Joe Bradshaw, Sr. who was convicted of aggravated sexual assault. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court made errors during his trial. Specifically, Br...
Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Prosecutor, Finding No Retaliation
This case involves a dispute over whether Anurithi Chikkerur was wrongfully terminated from her position as a prosecutor in Texas. Chikkerur alleged that she was fired in retaliation for reporting mis...
Appellate court revives retaliation claim for former Texas prosecutor
This case involves a dispute over whether Anurithi Chikkerur was wrongfully terminated from her position as a prosecutor in Texas. Chikkerur alleged that she was fired in retaliation for reporting mis...
Appellate court upholds "no-contact" order against convicted sex offender.
This case involves a dispute over a "no-contact" order issued against Brian Russell Turbeville. Turbeville was involved in a prior criminal case where he was convicted of aggravated sexual assault. As...
State Not Required to Pay Attorney Fees for Overturned Conviction Defense
This case involves a dispute over whether Donald Sandstrum's attorney fees should be paid by the State of Texas. Sandstrum was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, but his conviction was later over...
Court Upholds Commitment of Sexually Violent Predator
This case involves Raul Eliss Dominguez, who was found to be a sexually violent predator and committed to a state facility. Dominguez appealed this commitment, arguing that the evidence presented by t...
Appellate court reverses defamation judgment due to insufficient evidence
This case involves a dispute between Rickye Henderson and Ali Arabzadegan. Henderson sued Arabzadegan, alleging that Arabzadegan had defamed him. The trial court initially ruled in favor of Henderson,...
No Notice, No Liability: Apartment Complex Wins Slip-and-Fall Case
Kierra Bailey-Grundy v. Casa Partners VIII Holdings, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kierra Bailey-Grundy, sued Casa Partn...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Assault Conviction, Upholding Admission of Prior Bad Acts Evidence
Latoya Jo Skorich v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Latoya Jo Skorich, was convicted of aggravated assault...