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Guam High Court Reviews Evidence Destruction in Drive-By Shooting Case

The Supreme Court of Guam issued an opinion in *People of Guam v. Jared John Santos*, addressing whether destroyed security video evidence affected the defendant's convictions for aggravated assault and unlawful firearm possession. The case involved a drive-by shooting in Hågat where crucial video evidence was lost before trial.

•Supreme Court of Guam reviewed convictions for aggravated assault and firearm possession in drive-by shooting case
•Central issue involved destroyed security video evidence that allegedly showed events before the shooting
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Guam Supreme Court Hears Corporate Development Dispute Appeal

The Supreme Court of Guam heard oral arguments in a complex business litigation case involving Goodwind Development Corporation and two other companies. The appeal centers on statute of limitations issues and procedural errors in the lower court's dismissal of claims.

•Supreme Court of Guam ruled on appeal involving development corporations
•Case challenged trial court's handling of statute of limitations waivers in promissory notes
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Guam High Court Reviews Remote Medical Examiner Testimony in Murder Case

The Supreme Court of Guam heard arguments in a murder case appeal challenging the trial court's decision to allow the former Medical Examiner Dr. Jeffrey Nine to testify remotely from Ohio. Defendant Stefan Keanu Camacho argues this violates his Sixth Amendment confrontation rights.

•Supreme Court of Guam upheld trial court's decision allowing remote testimony from former Medical Examiner Dr. Jeffrey Nine in a murder case
•Court ruled that Sixth Amendment confrontation rights don't categorically require face-to-face testimony in all circumstances
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Guam Supreme Court Rules in People v. Martinez Criminal Appeal

The Supreme Court of Guam issued an opinion in People of Guam v. Brian Jason Martinez, a criminal appeal involving charges stemming from a police chase and crash. The defendant, who also uses the names Brenda Joyce Martinez and Joyce, was convicted on multiple charges including theft of automobile and drug possession.

•Supreme Court of Guam issued opinion in criminal appeal involving multiple serious charges
•Defendant faced theft of automobile, drug possession, eluding police, and other charges
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Guam Supreme Court Upholds Sexual Assault Convictions Against Simmons

The Supreme Court of Guam affirmed the convictions of Derick James Simmons on five counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving minors. The court rejected Simmons's arguments about jury instructions, hearsay evidence, and juror bias in the closely watched criminal appeal.

•Supreme Court of Guam affirmed five counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct against Derick James Simmons
•Defense challenges included jury instruction objections, hearsay evidence disputes, and claims of juror bias
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Guam High Court Rules in Complex Family Trust Dispute

The Supreme Court of Guam issued an opinion in a long-running family business dispute involving multiple trusts, foundations, and business entities connected to the Hemlani family. The case stems from derivative claims filed on behalf of the Radhi Puran Trust against numerous defendants including family members and related businesses.

•Supreme Court of Guam issued ruling in decade-long family trust litigation involving Hemlani family business interests
•Case involved derivative claims on behalf of Radhi Puran Trust against multiple family members and business entities
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Guam Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Ineffective Counsel Claims

The Supreme Court of Guam declined to address ineffective assistance of counsel claims on direct appeal in People of Guam v. Robby Narruhn, instructing the defendant to pursue the matter through other legal channels. Narruhn was convicted of burglary and third-degree criminal sexual conduct following a jury trial.

•Supreme Court of Guam declined to rule on ineffective assistance of counsel claims due to incomplete record
•Court expressed concerns about trial counsel's 'general inaction' and questionable trial strategy
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Guam Supreme Court Affirms Business Debarment by Public Accountability Office

The Supreme Court of Guam upheld a lower court decision affirming the debarment of SH Enterprises, Inc. by the Office of Public Accountability. The case involves disputes over jurisdiction, due process rights, and allegations of statutory ethical violations in government contracting.

•Supreme Court of Guam affirmed SH Enterprises' debarment by Office of Public Accountability
•Company challenged OPA's jurisdiction, due process procedures, and evidence of ethical violations
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Guam Supreme Court Affirms Castro Sexual Assault Convictions

The Supreme Court of Guam upheld the criminal sexual conduct convictions of Joseph Marc Thomas Duenas Castro, Jr., who was sentenced to 30 years for first-degree charges and concurrent 10-year terms for second-degree counts. Castro's appeal challenged the sufficiency of evidence and whether Guam law permits multiple convictions from the same underlying conduct.

•Supreme Court of Guam affirmed Joseph Castro Jr.'s convictions on four criminal sexual conduct charges
•Castro received 30 years for first-degree sexual penetration and concurrent 10-year terms for three second-degree contact charges
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Guam Supreme Court Grants New Trial in Sexual Conduct Case

The Supreme Court of Guam reversed criminal sexual conduct convictions against William Robert Reyes, finding the trial court abused its discretion by allowing cross-examination about a decades-old arrest. The court granted Reyes a new trial on his appeal from Superior Court.

•Supreme Court of Guam reversed criminal sexual conduct convictions and granted new trial
•Trial court abused discretion by allowing cross-examination about 20-year-old arrest
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