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Federal Circuit Affirms Patent Infringement, Reverses Damages Award
Vlsi Technology LLC v. Intel Corporation, decided by Federal Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. VLSI Technology LLC sued Intel Corporation for patent infringement, alleging that I...
Court Affirms Conviction, Upholds Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts Evidence
In Re Kevin Henry v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Kevin Henry, appealed his conviction for aggravated sex...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Conviction in United States v. Myers, Rejecting Challenges to Evidence Sufficiency and Trial Procedures
In United States v. Myers, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the appeal of Mr. Myers, who was convicted of various federal crimes. The core of his appeal revolved around challenges to the s...
Appellate court orders new trial in defamation case due to improper exclusion of evidence
This case involves a dispute between Carrie Hanson and Lacye Garza. Hanson sued Garza, alleging that Garza had defamed her. The trial court initially ruled in favor of Hanson, awarding her damages. Ho...
Superior Court Affirms Arnett's Aggravated Assault Conviction and Sentence
This case involves Mr. Arnett, who was convicted of several crimes, including aggravated assault, and sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court ma...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Admissible to Prove Identity in Aggravated Battery Case
Pagan v. State of Florida, State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Pagan, challenged his conviction for agg...
Appellate Court Affirms Convictions for Aggravated Battery and Resisting Officer Despite Minor Trial Errors
This case involved Mr. John Doe, who was convicted of aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer. Mr. Doe appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial court made several errors, including imp...
Appellate Court Affirms False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution Verdict Against City
City of Mission v. Enrique Maximus Rodriguez, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The City of Mission appealed a jury verdict awarding damages to ...
Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms Jeremiah Quan Turner's First-Degree Assault Conviction
This case involves Jeremiah Quan Turner, who was convicted of first-degree assault and other charges related to a shooting incident. Turner appealed his conviction, arguing that the district court mad...
Georgia Court of Appeals Affirms Aggravated Assault and Firearm Possession Convictions
In Williams v. State, the Georgia Court of Appeals addressed a case where Mr. Williams was convicted of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Williams appea...
Warrantless DUI blood draw upheld due to exigent circumstances
People v. Dunn, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Dunn, was convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving with a...
Prior similar assaults admissible in sex assault conviction appeal
In Re Christopher Vickers v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Christopher Vickers, appealed his conviction f...
Appellate Court Affirms Breach of Contract Verdict in Commercial Lease Dispute
Cbre, Inc. v. Didiergroup, LLC, Blake Plumley, Capital Pursuits, LLC and Rison Corners Property, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 13, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome...
Prior Bad Acts Admissible to Prove Identity in Aggravated Battery Case
Rodgers v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Rodgers, challenged his conviction for aggravated batter...
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Breach of Lease Claim Against Kaplan
Palmer Enterprises, Inc. v. Kaplan Higher Education, LLC F/K/A Kaplan Higher Education Corporation, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This ca...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Improperly Admitted, Conviction Reversed
Misty Sprain v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 24, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellant, Misty Sprain, challenged her conviction for aggravate...
Prior stalking evidence admissible to prove modus operandi
Robert F. Galante v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Robert F. Galante, challenged his convictio...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Breach of Contract Case
Heritage Const. Companies, LLC v. Philip Keithahn, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary...
Appeals Court Denies Qualified Immunity in Malicious Prosecution Case
State ex rel. Smith v. Vodrey, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 23, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that t...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Adam Keup v. Nicholas Palmer, decided by Eighth Circuit on November 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the def...
Prior Consistent Statements Admissible to Rebut Implied Fabrication
People v. McGee, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on November 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, fi...
Prior Consistent Statements Admissible to Rebut Implied Fabrication
People v. Muckey, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the defendant's conviction for aggravated batter...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Excited Utterance Rulings
People v. Millsap, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Millsap, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a de...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Wire Fraud Conviction, Upholds Jury Instructions
United States v. Ephren Taylor, II, decided by Eleventh Circuit on September 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the conviction of Ephren Taylor II for wire fr...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Searle v. Allen, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Allen, in a...
MN Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Finds No Miranda Violation
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Erick Dewaun Haynes, Appellant, decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the a...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Holberg v. Guerrero, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants, findin...
Prior convictions properly admitted; lesser-included offense instruction denied
State v. Juan C. Hernandez-Peralta, decided by New Jersey Supreme Court on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Juan C. Hernandez-Peralta, was convicted of aggravated ass...
Prior 'other crimes' evidence admissible to show intent in aggravated battery case
People v. Williams, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, hol...
Appellate Court Affirms Judgment for Payment Processor in Contract Dispute
American Pearl Group, L.L.C., a Texas Limited Liability Company; John Sarkissian; Andrei Wirth v. National Payment Systems, L.L.C., decided by Texas Supreme Court on May 23, 2025, resulted in a defend...