The Colorado Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision, declaring a case against STEM School Highlands Ranch (STEM) moot after the school deposited the maximum potential damages into the court’s registry. The case, brought by John and Maria Castillo, concerned the wrongful death of their son, Kendrick Castillo,…
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Court Reverses Decision in Workplace Injury Case, Citing Overdose as Superseding Cause
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court’s decision in a case involving a workplace injury, ruling that the victim’s fatal drug overdose was a “superseding cause” of his death, not directly linked to the initial injury. The Incident and Initial Lawsuit The case, *Bommarito, III v.…
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Court Says Involuntary Medication for Competency Restoration Can Proceed
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has denied a petition for a writ of prohibition filed by Aaron Jimmie Urban, who sought to prevent the involuntary administration of medication for competency restoration. The court ruled that the circuit court correctly applied the legal standards for such cases, allowing the…
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Wisconsin Revokes Attorney’s License in Reciprocal Discipline Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ordered the revocation of Michael B. Padden’s law license, mirroring a disbarment handed down by the Minnesota Supreme Court in August 2024. The decision, handed down on November 12, 2025, stems from a reciprocal discipline proceeding, where Wisconsin considers disciplinary actions taken against attorneys in…
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Court Rules Evidence Admissible in Firearm Case, Reverses Suppression Order
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has overturned a lower court’s decision to suppress evidence in the case of Terrance Joyner, who was charged with firearm-related offenses. The court found that the initial interaction between Joyner and the police was a “mere encounter,” not an illegal detention, and that the officers…
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Murder Conviction Upheld: Court Rejects Claims of Insanity and Self-Defense
The Seventh District Court of Appeals in Texas has upheld the murder conviction of Austin Bovey, rejecting his arguments that he was insane at the time of the shooting and that he acted in self-defense. The court’s decision, issued on November 12, 2025, affirmed the judgment of the 16th District…
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Hall’s Convictions Upheld: Ineffective Counsel Claims Fall Short on Appeal
The Nebraska Court of Appeals has affirmed the convictions and sentences of Matthew A. Hall, rejecting his claims that his trial counsel was ineffective. Hall was convicted on multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of controlled substances, and operating…
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Ohio Appeals Court Affirms Cocaine Trafficking Conviction, Upholding Traffic Stop and Evidence Admissibility
The Eleventh Appellate District Court of Ohio has affirmed the conviction of Donteill M. Grant on charges of trafficking and possessing cocaine. The court’s decision, handed down on November 10, 2025, addressed several key issues raised by Grant in his appeal, including the legality of the traffic stop that led…
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California Supreme Court: Law Criminalizing False Police Complaints Violates Free Speech
The California Supreme Court has ruled that a state law making it a crime to file a knowingly false complaint against a peace officer violates the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech. The court’s decision, issued on November 10, 2025, strikes down a key part of California Penal Code section…
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California Court Orders Hearing on Racial Justice Act Claim in Ammunition Possession Case
A California Court of Appeal has ordered a lower court to hold an evidentiary hearing on a motion filed under the California Racial Justice Act of 2020 (RJA) by Gabriel Joseph Hernandez, who is charged with illegal possession of ammunition. Hernandez claims that police racially profiled him during a traffic…