CRIMINAL LAW

Prima facie is a Latin expression (come by way of Middle English) meaning “on its first appearance,” or “by first instance” used in common law jurisdictions to denote evidence that is sufficient, if not rebutted, to prove a particular proposition or fact. In most legal proceedings, one of the parties has the burden of proof, […]

Ohio Appellate Reports Unpublished STATE v. TYSON, Unpublished Decision (1-8-2007) 2007-Ohio-41 STATE OF OHIO, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. CHRISTOPHER TYSON, Defendant-Appellant. No. CA2006-02-019. Court of Appeals of Ohio, Twelfth District, Warren County. January 8, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Criminal Appeal from Warren County Court of Common Pleas, Case […]

Florida Case Law CONHAGEN v. STATE, 2D06-686 (Fla.App. 2 Dist. 11-17-2006) DONALD CONHAGEN, Appellant, v. STATE OF FLORIDA, Appellee. Case No. 2D06-686. District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District. Opinion filed November 17, 2006. Appeal from the Circuit Court for Collier County, Cynthia A. Ellis, Judge. Stephen M. Grogoza, Naples, for Appellant. Charles J. […]

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Reports JONES v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, 890 A.2d 1188 (Pa.Commw. 2006) Thomas JONES v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Police Commissioner John Timoney; Lieutenant Joseph Mullin; Police Officer Cedric Gaines; Police Officer Michael Livewell; Police Officer Dwayne Merrill; Police Officer James Klepesley; Police Officer Susan Clark; Police Officer Charles Marable; Police Officer Paul Langford; Police […]

United States 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Reports U.S. v. WELLS, 05-6263 (6th Cir. 1-9-2007) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee/Cross-Appellant, v. ALMON D. WELLS, Defendant-Appellant/Cross-Appellee. Nos. 05-6263, 05-6514. United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. Argued: November 28, 2006. Decided and Filed: January 9, 2007. Pursuant to Sixth Circuit Rule 206. Appeal from the United […]

California Courts of Appeal Reports PEOPLE v. WILMSHURST, C050103 (Cal.App. 1-8-2007) THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. RICHARD E. WILMSHURST, Defendant and Appellant. C050103. Court of Appeal of California, Third District, Calaveras. January 8, 2007. Certified for Partial Publication[fn*] [fn*] Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 976.1, this opinion is certified for publication with […]