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Apr 29 2026
9th Cir. 2:03-cv-00978- Published

James Scott v. Ron Broomfield

The Ninth Circuit reversed a district court's grant of habeas corpus relief, holding that the California Supreme Court reasonably concluded that trial counsel's performance was not deficient and did not prejudice the defendant. The panel remanded the case for the district court to consider Scott's remaining claims while affirming the denial of relief on the guilt-phase ineffective assistance of counsel claim.

Constitutional Fifth Amendment - Self-Incrimination Habeas Corpus - General (28 USC 2241) Habeas Corpus - State Prisoner (28 USC 2254)
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Apr 29 2026
8th Cir. 25-6017 Panel Decision

In re: Robert Duane Wagner

The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Eighth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the debtor-appellant died and no personal representative was substituted within a reasonable time. The court held that without a party to prosecute the case, continuing the proceedings is improper under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 8023.1.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-40384 Per Curiam

United States v. Lubiano-Vidales

The Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court's decision confirms that the district court's judgment remains in effect while excusing the defendant from further appellate proceedings.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-30475 Per Curiam

United States v. Vargas-Duque

The Fifth Circuit granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw and dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court concurred with the attorney's assessment that the case presented no grounds for appellate relief under the Anders standard.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-11133 Per Curiam

United States v. Diaz, Jr.

The Fifth Circuit granted an appointed attorney's motion to withdraw and dismissed the defendant's appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for review. The court concurred with the attorney's assessment that the case lacked arguable grounds for reversal under the *Anders* standard.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Apr 28 2026
5th Cir. 25-11031 Per Curiam

United States v. Negron-Cardona

The Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw from representing Jose Negron-Cardona after reviewing the case record. The court dismissed the appeal, finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review under the standard set in Anders v. California.

Anders Brief Criminal
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