Registered sex offender convicted of false registration information as second offender. Trial judge erred in limiting peremptory challenges but reversal requires showing prejudice; defendant failed to demonstrate unfair jury.
Bar applicant denied admission where he demonstrated lack of honesty, good moral character, and civility through abuse of legal system, unsubstantiated accusations, and pattern of personal attacks.
Defense counsel's failure to inquire about client's refugee status constitutes deficient performance; refugee status is a special circumstance warranting substantial weight in prejudice analysis.
Water damage claim barred by two-year statute of limitations for insurance policies; discovery rule does not apply when statute measures time from loss occurrence, not cause of action accrual.
Defendant lawful permanent resident deported after conviction for abuse prevention order violations; trial judges failed to make adequate findings on ineffective assistance claim.
Murder defendants challenged suppression rulings on interview statements, grand jury testimony, and cellular tower data. Court affirmed suppression of one defendant's statements based on involuntariness and Fifth Amendment violation.
Trustee process against State Lottery Commission barred by sovereign immunity; lottery statute does not waive immunity despite permitting prize assignments under court approval.
Murder conviction affirmed where defendant's claims of courtroom closure, improper jury instructions, and ineffective counsel were rejected on procedural waiver, substantive law, and lack of prejudice grounds.
Affirmed murder conviction; vacated and remanded order denying motion for new trial based on affidavit from deceased witness contradicting sole eyewitness, establishing narrow constitutional exception to hearsay rule.
Trustees entitled to recover reasonable defense costs from trust despite insurance coverage, but trial judge's fee award requires detailed justification on remand.
