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Breach of Contract – Material Breach
As owners of land, Randall, Reed, Roger, Robert and Richard Niederkorn entered into a logging contract with Thomas and Kirsten King to cut and sell timber from portions of the Niederkorns’ property.
Frivolous Appeal – Sanctions
On appeal, the Zahrans challenge both the merits of the circuit court’s decisions and the procedures the court employed.
Sixth Amendment – Excluded Evidence
James Hinkle is serving a 42‐year prison sentence after an Indiana jury convicted him of sexually molesting his minor nephew, S.B., who testified at trial.
First Step Act – Sentencing Relief
Recently, the Supreme Court decided in Concepcion v. United States, that “when deciding a First Step Act motion, district courts bear the standard obligation to explain their decisions and demonstrate that they considered the parties’ arguments.”
Abuse of Discretion – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In 2014, a jury convicted Anthony Lomax of heroin distribution and firearm offenses.
Arbitration Clause – Rule 60 motion for reconsideration.
Rock Hemp, appellant, contracted with an entity called CBDINC to purchase 6,000 hemp seeds. CBDINC is a fictitious business name used by Appellees, Adam Dunn, Ryan Davies, and Shawn Kolodny.
Speedy Trial Act
This appeal concerns a violation of the Speedy Trial Act that occurred due to delays transporting Roman Lloyd to his mental competency evaluation.
Termination of Parental Rights
J.W. appeals the order terminating his parental rights to his son, J.W., Jr.
Termination of Parental Rights
Q.M. appeals the order terminating her parental rights to her son, J.W., Jr.
Termination of Parental Rights
M.J.C. argues that his no contest plea was not knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily entered.
6th Amendment Violation – Self-representation
Demoyne J. Davis appeals his judgment of conviction for two counts of armed robbery, as a party to a crime, as well as the order denying his postconviction motion.
Postconviction Relief – Sentence Modification
Lamonte L. Washington appeals from a judgment convicting him of one count of child enticement, and an order denying his postconviction motion.
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Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property
