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Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Maine Supreme Court Affirms Child Sexual Assault Conviction

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the conviction of Chuck D. Schooley for gross sexual assault of a child and violating conditions of release. The court rejected Schooley's appeal challenging jury instructions and prosecutorial conduct during closing arguments.

•Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed convictions for gross sexual assault and violating release conditions
•Defendant's appeal challenged missing jury instruction on specific unanimity and alleged prosecutorial misconduct
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Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Maine Supreme Court Upholds Sexual Assault Conviction Despite Constitutional Challenges

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed Aaron C. Engroff's conviction on sexual contact charges, rejecting his appeals based on speedy trial violations and challenges to video evidence. The court ruled that a video interview of the victim did not violate confrontation or due process rights.

•Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed Aaron Engroff's conviction on sexual contact charges despite constitutional challenges
•Court rejected arguments that video interview evidence violated confrontation and due process rights
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Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Maine Supreme Court Upholds Paid Family Leave Rules Against Challenge

Maine's highest court rejected a constitutional challenge from the Maine State Chamber of Commerce against state labor department rules implementing the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. The Supreme Judicial Court ruled the department's administrative rules do not conflict with the underlying statute and do not constitute an unconstitutional taking of private property.

•Maine Supreme Judicial Court unanimously rejected the Chamber's constitutional challenge to PFML program rules
•Court found no conflict between Labor Department regulations and the 2023 Paid Family and Medical Leave Act
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California Supreme Court

California Supreme Court Rules on Three Strikes Law in Fletcher Case

The California Supreme Court issued a 4-3 decision in People v. Fletcher on August 25, 2025, addressing how the state's Three Strikes law applies following legislative changes to gang offense statutes. The split ruling clarifies sentencing enhancements for repeat offenders.

•California Supreme Court split 4-3 in People v. Fletcher, addressing Three Strikes law application after gang statute reforms
•Decision clarifies how Assembly Bill 333's changes to Section 186.22 affect serious felony enhancements
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Arizona Supreme Court

Arizona Supreme Court Reverses Ruling Over Judge's Improper Re-Entry

The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously reversed and remanded a family court case after finding that a presiding judge violated judicial ethics by re-entering proceedings after previously recusing himself. The court established new standards requiring judges to justify their return to cases and allow parties to object.

•Arizona Supreme Court unanimously held judges cannot re-enter cases after recusal without justification
•Court established requirement for judges to articulate reasons and allow party objections before returning
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Arizona Supreme Court

Arizona Supreme Court Affirms Carson Decision, Vacates Appeals Ruling

The Arizona Supreme Court has affirmed a Maricopa County Superior Court decision in the consolidated criminal case of Joel Carson while vacating a previous Court of Appeals ruling. The complex case involved multiple petitions challenging trial court proceedings.

•Arizona Supreme Court affirmed Maricopa County Superior Court decision in consolidated Carson criminal case
•Court vacated previous Arizona Court of Appeals ruling from April 2024 that was published at 553 P.3d 197
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Supreme Court of New Hampshire

NH Supreme Court Affirms Residency Tax Ruling Against Morris Couple

The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision that Robert and Mary Morris were subject to the state's interest and dividends tax for six months in 2017, affirming their New Hampshire residency status despite their Connecticut home.

•New Hampshire Supreme Court affirmed that Robert and Mary Morris were state residents subject to interest and dividends tax for six months in 2017
•The couple maintained homes in both Connecticut and New Hampshire, creating a complex residency determination for tax purposes
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Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Rhode Island Supreme Court Upholds Nathan Cooper Murder Conviction

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the murder conviction of Nathan Cooper in connection with the March 2022 fatal shooting of Sherbert Maddox at a Providence apartment complex. Cooper's appeal challenging the denial of his motion to suppress evidence was rejected by the state's highest court.

•Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed Nathan Cooper's murder conviction for the March 2022 fatal shooting of Sherbert Maddox
•Cooper's appeal challenging the denial of his motion to suppress tangible evidence was rejected by the court
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Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Child Sexual Assault Conviction

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Miguel Montero on one count of first-degree child molestation sexual assault. The defendant was acquitted on three other charges after a jury trial.

•Miguel Montero was convicted on one count of first-degree child molestation sexual assault after jury trial
•The Rhode Island Supreme Court rejected five appellate challenges and affirmed the conviction
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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Supreme Court Revokes Attorney License After Default

The Wisconsin Supreme Court revoked attorney Peter J. Kovac's law license following disciplinary proceedings in which he was declared in default. The Office of Lawyer Regulation filed a 70-page complaint alleging 11 counts of professional misconduct related to his representation of clients in criminal cases.

•Attorney Peter J. Kovac's law license was revoked after he was declared in default in disciplinary proceedings
•The Office of Lawyer Regulation filed 11 counts of professional misconduct related to representation in criminal cases
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