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Felon's Firearm Possession Conviction and Obstruction of Justice Enhancement Upheld by Sixth Circuit
This case involves Michael Wayne Bailey, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Bailey appealed his conviction, arguing that the district court made several erro...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Felon's Firearm Conviction and 120-Month Sentence
This case involves Adam Power, who was convicted of possessing a firearm as a felon and sentenced to 120 months in prison. Power appealed his conviction and sentence, arguing that the district court m...
Ohio Supreme Court suspends attorney for aggressive deposition conduct
Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Smith, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether an attorney's "aggressive and co...
Excessive Force Case: Resistance Justifies Officer's Actions
Raymond Richardson v. Jonathan Frame, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Colorado appeals court upholds dismissal of charges against woman accused of lying to police
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, Amanda Ann Soron, could be charged with a crime for allegedly providing false information to a law enforcement officer during an investigation. T...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Arrest and Force in Resisting Arrest Case
Anthony Kelly v. City of Alexandria, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
New Jersey Supreme Court clarifies resisting arrest standard, reversing convictions for two defendants
This case involves two separate incidents where individuals, Darryl Nieves and Michael Cifelli, were charged with resisting arrest. In both instances, the defendants were accused of physically obstruc...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Miguel Jackson v. Joseph Catanzariti, decided by Eleventh Circuit on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgmen...
Ninth Circuit Upholds Oregon's Ballot Harvesting Law Against Trump's Challenge
State of Oregon v. Trump, decided by Ninth Circuit on October 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought b...
First Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Cintron v. Bibeault, decided by First Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendants in a c...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Arrest Case
Rachel Welty v. Bryant Dunaway, decided by Sixth Circuit on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defenda...
Iowa Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment in False Arrest Case
Valerie Rheeder v. Shellene Gray, City of Marion, Douglas Slagle and Joseph McHale, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on June 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Valerie Rheeder, ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Steven Lindsey v. Ron Neal, decided by Seventh Circuit on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendan...
Supreme Court: Ex-Presidents Can Be Sued for Private Actions
Trump v. J. G. G., decided by Supreme Court of the United States on April 7, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether a former President could be sued for action...
Supreme Court: Ex-Presidents Not Immune for Official Acts
Trump v. J. G. G., decided by Supreme Court of the United States on April 7, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether a former President could be sued for action...