Explore 21 court opinions on Domestic Violence. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Ninth Circuit Upholds "No-Contact" Rule in Domestic Violence Case
Alfonso Verduzco Ruiz v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Ninth Circuit on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunctio...
Ohio appellate court reverses domestic violence conviction due to improper admission of victim's prior inconsistent statement
In this case, the State of Ohio charged Mr. Oatman with domestic violence. The alleged victim, Ms. Smith, initially reported the incident and identified Mr. Oatman as the perpetrator. However, during ...
Defendant's awareness of no-contact order sufficient for criminal charges, despite service issues
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Kirk, could be charged with a crime for allegedly violating a "no-contact" order. The order was put in place as part of a domestic violence case....
Defendant convicted for violating a valid no-contact order.
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Caudill, could be charged with a crime for allegedly violating a "no-contact" order. The "no-contact" order was part of a domestic violence prote...
Defendant cannot withdraw no-contest plea after being informed of consequences
This case involves a dispute over a "no-contest" plea entered by the defendant, Mr. Fails, in a prior criminal case. Mr. Fails had been charged with several offenses, including domestic violence. He e...
Ohio Appeals Court Affirms Probation Revocation and Prison Sentence for Domestic Violence Offender
In State v. Reed, the Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision to revoke Reed's probation and impose a prison sentence. Reed had been placed on community control (probation) after ple...
Appellate Court Affirms Domestic Violence Conviction, Upholding Admission of Victim's Statements and Prior Bad Acts
In State v. Beardsley, the defendant, Beardsley, appealed his conviction for domestic violence, arguing that the trial court made several errors. Beardsley claimed that the court improperly allowed ce...
Appeals Court Upholds Domestic Violence and Abduction Convictions Against Mayes
This case involves Mr. Mayes, who was found guilty of domestic violence and abduction. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court made several errors. Specifically, he claimed that the c...
Appellate Court Affirms Domestic Violence and Abduction Convictions Against Sweet
This case involved Mr. Sweet, who was found guilty of domestic violence and abduction. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court made several errors. Specifically, he claimed that the j...
Ohio Appellate Court Upholds Domestic Violence and Assault Convictions Against Flannery
This case involves Mr. Flannery, who was found guilty of domestic violence and assault. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court made several errors. Specifically, he claimed that the ...
Ohio Appeals Court Affirms Convictions for Domestic Violence and Abduction
This case involves Mr. Farler, who was found guilty of domestic violence and abduction. He appealed his conviction, arguing that there wasn't enough evidence to support the charges and that the trial ...
Ohio Appellate Court Affirms Domestic Violence Conviction in State v. Farwell
In this case, State v. Farwell, the defendant, Mr. Farwell, appealed his conviction for domestic violence. He argued that the trial court made several errors, including allowing certain evidence to be...
Appellate Court Upholds Domestic Violence and Abduction Convictions Against Fletcher
This case involved Mr. Fletcher, who was found guilty of domestic violence and abduction. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court made several errors. Specifically, he claimed that th...
Appellate Court Upholds Domestic Violence and Assault Convictions Against Seiker
This case involves Mr. Seiker, who was found guilty of domestic violence and assault. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court made several errors. Specifically, he claimed that the co...
Appeals Court Affirms Domestic Violence and Assault Convictions Against Windsor
This case involved Mr. Windsor, who was found guilty of domestic violence and assault. He appealed his conviction, arguing that there wasn't enough evidence to support the domestic violence charge and...
Appeals Court Upholds Domestic Violence Conviction in State v. Crable
In this case, State v. Crable, the defendant, Mr. Crable, appealed his conviction for domestic violence. He argued that the trial court made several errors, including allowing certain evidence to be p...
Connecticut Appellate Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Allowing Prior Domestic Violence Evidence
This case involves Anthony V., who was convicted of murder and other charges related to the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, Alice. The key issue on appeal was whether the trial court properly all...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Assault Conviction
Kim D. Clenney v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kim D. Clenney, appealed her conviction for ag...
Colorado Court of Appeals Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
D.M. v. The People of the State of Colorado, In the Interest of Minor Child: Z.H., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 4, 2025, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The Colorado Court of Appeals re...
Father's involuntary commitment affirmed due to threats and mental condition
Commitment of J F, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on May 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The court considered whether a father, J.F., could be involuntarily committed based on allegati...
Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Inmate's Lawsuit
State ex rel. Mobley v. Witt, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on March 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a former inmate,...