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State v. Rolland
2025 ND 54
Highlight: Due process prohibits the criminal prosecution of a defendant who is not competent to stand trial. A defendant is incompetent when he lacks (1) sufficient present ability to consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding or (2) a rational as well as factual understanding of the proceedings against him. The prosecution must show by a preponderance of evidence that a defendant is competent to stand trial. |
Ceynar v. Ceynar
2025 ND 53
Highlight: In general, a lengthy marriage supports an equal division of all marital assets. The origin of the property, such as inheritance, is only one factor to consider under the Ruff-Fischer guidelines. |
State v. Medina
2025 ND 52 Highlight: An order revoking probation is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2), (4), and (7). |
Hersha v. State
2025 ND 51 Highlight: A district court order denying an application for postconviction relief is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2) and (4). |
Zent v. NDDHHS
2025 ND 50
Highlight: The Court affirms the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation decision to discontinue vocational rehabilitation services. |
Disciplinary Board v. Spencer
2025 ND 49 Highlight: Lawyer suspension ordered. |
Anderson v. Foss, et al.
2025 ND 48 Highlight: A district court's order is affirmed in part and remanded for 30 days while retaining jurisdiction under N.D.R.App.P. 35(a)(3) for no further proceedings other than to provide the additional findings requested by the Court. |
Higgins, et al. v. Lund, et al.
2025 ND 47
Highlight: A judgment which adjudicates all claims and does not anticipate or direct further action is appealable. |
State v. Williams
2025 ND 46
Highlight: A Brady violation is established when the defendant proves the government possessed evidence favorable to the defendant, the defendant did not possess the evidence and could not have obtained it with reasonable diligence, the prosecution suppressed the evidence, and a reasonable probability exists that the outcome of the proceedings would have been different if the evidence had been disclosed. |
Hoistad v. NDDOT
2025 ND 45
Highlight: The Department bears the burden of proving a chemical breath test result was fairly administered. If the Department fails to establish compliance with the approved method which goes to the scientific accuracy and reliability of the test, the Department must prove fair administration of the test through expert testimony. |