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Skobodzinski v. NDDOT
2025 ND 84
Highlight: A motor vehicle operator arrested for driving under the influence or being in actual physical control has a limited statutory right to consult with an attorney. |
State v. Burton
2025 ND 83
Highlight: Under the Sixth Amendment's Confrontation Clause, in all criminal prosecutions, the accused has the right to be confronted with the witnesses against him. The admission of out-of-court testimonial statements in criminal cases is precluded, unless the witness is unavailable to testify and the accused has had an opportunity to cross-examine the declarant. |
Western Equipment Finance v. Sergei Tumas Productions, et al.
2025 ND 82 Highlight: A district court judgment granting summary judgment is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(1) and (6). |
State v. Lafromboise
2025 ND 81
Highlight: In a criminal case, the State may appeal from an order quashing an information or indictment or any count thereof. A dismissal for lack of probable cause, whether labeled an "order" or a "judgment," is appealable. |
Dennis v. Dennis, et al.
2025 ND 80 Highlight: A divorce judgment entered after a bench trial is summarily affirmed under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2). |
Matter of Emelia Hirsch Trust
2025 ND 79 Highlight: A district court order for contempt is affirmed. |
State v. Ziegler
2025 ND 78
Highlight: A criminal judgment entered after a jury conviction of criminal mischief and stalking is affirmed. |
Holte, et al. v. Rigby, et al.
2025 ND 77
Highlight: A district court judgment entered after a bench trial is reversed in part and remanded for further proceedings. |
K.L.T., et al. v. NDDHHS
2025 ND 76
Highlight: The Court declined to answer the following certified question of law: "Is an unmarried couple able [to] adopt children under N.D.C.C. § 14-15-03(2)?" |
State v. Allman
2025 ND 75
Highlight: Under N.D.R.Crim.P. 52, any error, defect, irregularity or variance that does not affect substantial rights must be disregarded. The harmless error doctrine recognizes the principle that the central purpose of a criminal trial is to decide the factual question of the defendant's guilt or innocence and promotes respect for the criminal process by focusing on the underlying fairness of the trial. |