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State court decisions and legal developments across all 50 states and territories. Coverage spans state supreme courts, appellate courts, and significant trial court rulings on family law, property, criminal justice, and more.

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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 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 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 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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Supreme Court of New Hampshire

NH Supreme Court: Veterans' Disability Benefits Count as Income for Tax Exemption

The New Hampshire Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that denied a military veteran's request for an elderly property tax exemption, determining that federal veterans' disability benefits must be counted as income when calculating eligibility under state law.

•New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled veterans' disability benefits must be included in income calculations for elderly property tax exemptions
•Girard Conti, a Barnstead veteran, was denied tax relief because his total income including benefits exceeded the $30,000 threshold
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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Attorney Gets 30-Month Suspension for Forging Will Signatures

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended attorney John P. Buran's law license for 30 months after he admitted to forging a former employee's signature as a witness on nine wills and submitting six of those documents to probate court.

•Wisconsin attorney John P. Buran received a 30-month license suspension for forging witness signatures on nine wills
•The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected both a referee's 18-month recommendation and regulators' request for license revocation
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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Attorney Gets 18-Month Suspension After Misconduct Plea

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended attorney Robert T. Malloy's law license for 18 months after he pleaded no contest to eight counts of professional misconduct. The court also ordered him to pay restitution to a former client and cover the full costs of the disciplinary proceeding.

•Wisconsin Supreme Court reduced recommended two-year suspension to 18 months for attorney Robert T. Malloy
•Malloy pleaded no contest to eight counts of professional misconduct but withdrew his appeal
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