New York court alters sentencing for Demetrius Harvard case
A New York court modifies the sentencing of Demetrius Harvard, changing consecutive terms to concurrent in a reckless endangerment case.
New York court upholds decision in People v. Thomas case
The New York Appellate Division affirms the lower court's ruling in People v. Thomas, impacting the defendant's ability to appeal his conviction.
Indiana Court reverses drug conviction but upholds sentence
The Indiana Court of Appeals reverses one conviction of Betty A. Leon while affirming her 26-year sentence for drug-related offenses.
Louisiana Court upholds 60-year sentence for Damion Cain
The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirms a 60-year sentence for Damion Cain, convicted of home invasion and other crimes, citing his violent history.
Arkansas Court upholds Tanksley's drug convictions
The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms Bryan Tanksley's drug convictions, addressing jury selection and sentencing issues.
Arkansas Court Affirms Revocation of Corben Hinton's Probation
The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld the revocation of Corben Hinton's probation for violating terms set by the court. Hinton's appeal was deemed without merit.
Florida Court upholds ruling in Jesus Davila case
The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a lower court's ruling in the case of Jesus Davila, impacting sentencing standards in the state.
Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal from Convicted Rapist Terrell
The Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses Marcus Anthony Terrell's appeal, citing untimeliness and improper procedure in his post-conviction petition.
Texas Court Affirms Conviction of Dustin Lee Jones
The Texas Court of Appeals upholds Dustin Lee Jones' conviction for continuous violence against the family, affirming the trial court's decisions.
Texas Court upholds convictions for sexual assault of child
The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Christopher Jay Dutton's convictions for multiple counts of sexual assault against a child, imposing 20-year sentences.
Ohio Court denies Clinton's request for new trial evidence
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the denial of Marvin D. Clinton's motion for a delayed new trial based on newly discovered evidence.
Mississippi court affirms manslaughter conviction of Foreman
The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Kadarron Foreman's manslaughter conviction, affirming the jury's decision in a fatal Christmas Day shooting.
Mississippi court upholds convictions for Jason Rush
The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirms Jason Rush's convictions for receiving stolen property, impacting future theft cases.
Mississippi Court upholds manslaughter conviction of Butler
The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirms Reginald Butler's manslaughter conviction, rejecting claims of self-defense and ineffective counsel.
Montana Supreme Court affirms conviction of Michael Smith
The Montana Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Michael Todd Smith for child sexual abuse, addressing trial delays and evidence admissibility.
Eighth Circuit upholds conviction of Clayton Fire Thunder
The Eighth Circuit affirms the conviction of Clayton Fire Thunder for involuntary manslaughter and false statements, emphasizing the seriousness of the case.
Connecticut Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Brown
The Connecticut Supreme Court affirmed James Brown's murder conviction, ruling on juror safety concerns and prosecutorial conduct during trial.
Texas Court upholds conviction in child sexual assault case
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms George Allen Dennis' conviction for sexual offenses against a minor, despite jury charge errors.
Tenth Circuit affirms conviction of Garrin Thompson
The Tenth Circuit upheld Garrin Thompson's conviction for sexually abusing his daughter and other minors, confirming the sufficiency of evidence.
Tennessee court upholds conviction in child rape case appeal
The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirms Bobby Joe Patrick's conviction for child rape, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel.
Washington court orders new trial for convicted child molester
The Washington Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for Christopher Lester, convicted of child molestation, due to fairness concerns.
Ohio court affirms conviction for menacing by stalking
The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Leonel Brown's conviction for menacing by stalking, addressing hearsay evidence and the Confrontation Clause.
Wyoming Supreme Court upholds conviction for terroristic threats
The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed Byron W. Pinegar's conviction for making terroristic threats and stalking a probation officer.
West Virginia Supreme Court upholds animal cruelty conviction
The West Virginia Supreme Court affirms the conviction of Austin Stevens for animal cruelty, ruling on lesser included offenses.
Delaware Supreme Court affirms Velez-Santiago's conviction
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld Wilson Velez-Santiago's conviction for attempted murder and other charges, denying his appeal for postconviction relief.
Tennessee Court Affirms Conviction of Ricky Burnette for Theft
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee upheld Ricky Burnette's theft conviction, addressing issues related to prior convictions and trial procedures.
Tennessee court upholds probation revocation for Wendricks
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee affirmed the revocation of Justin Wendricks' probation, ordering him to serve his sentence in confinement.
Tennessee court affirms theft conviction of Scott Price
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee upheld Scott Price's theft conviction, addressing evidence sufficiency and jury instructions.
Texas Court of Appeals modifies sentencing for Morales case
The Texas Court of Appeals ruled on Joe Angel Morales' sentencing, modifying it to require concurrent sentences for drug offenses.
Texas Court of Appeals affirms theft conviction of Fell
The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Dustin Fell for felony theft, affirming a ten-year sentence after a jury trial.
Texas Court upholds conviction in aggravated sexual assault case
Texas Court of Appeals affirms conviction of Don Michael Snider for aggravated sexual assault and prohibited sexual conduct.
Texas Court upholds conviction in child indecency case
The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Thomas Allen Stanton for indecency with a child, maintaining his 15-year prison sentence.
California court orders new trial for Steven Wilmot in murder case
The California Court of Appeal vacated Steven Wilmot's murder conviction, citing improper jury instructions that may have affected the trial's outcome.
New York court modifies sentence in D.D. weapon case
The New York Appellate Division modifies a sentence for D.D. in a weapon possession case, affecting how youthful offenders are treated.
New York court affirms judgment in People v. Fofana case
The Appellate Division of New York upheld a judgment against Djiguiba Fofana, affirming the sentence from a lower court.
New York court affirms conviction of Christopher Santana
The New York Appellate Division upheld the conviction of Christopher Santana for attempted criminal possession of a weapon and assault.
Court dismisses appeal in People v. Simmons as moot
The court ruled that the appeal in People v. Simmons is moot after the defendant completed their jail term and probation.
Court Reverses Conviction in People v. Head Case
The New York Appellate Division reversed the conviction of Joseph R. Head, citing a jurisdictional defect in the indictment related to drug possession.
New York Court Orders New Trial for Zakrzewski in Kidnapping Case
The New York Appellate Division has reversed Michael Zakrzewski's convictions for kidnapping and related charges, ordering a new trial due to legal errors.
Ninth Circuit reverses ruling in Mark Bradford murder case
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision to grant habeas relief to Mark Bradford, affecting his first-degree murder conviction.
Massachusetts court upholds convictions for online abuse
The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirms convictions of Michael T. Milan for disseminating harmful material to a minor via social media.
Texas Court upholds arson conviction of Sammy Bonner Jr.
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Sammy Bonner Jr.'s arson conviction and community supervision revocation after a police altercation.
Texas Court upholds Melvin Hill's drug and assault convictions
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Melvin Hill's convictions for drug possession and attempted aggravated assault, emphasizing evidence sufficiency.
Texas Court dismisses appeal in child sexual assault case
The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Christopher Dillard's appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to untimely filing after his conviction.
Texas Court dismisses appeal in child sexual assault case
A Texas court dismissed Christopher Dillard's appeal due to late filing, highlighting the importance of timely legal actions in criminal cases.
Texas Court upholds conviction in child sexual assault case
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Elvis Mack's conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child, addressing key legal arguments.
Texas Court dismisses appeal in child solicitation case
The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Jose Antonio Quintanilla's appeal due to lack of jurisdiction after his indictment was previously dismissed.
Texas court modifies ruling in drug case over fine dispute
The Texas Court of Appeals modifies a ruling in James Ross's drug case, affirming the revocation of community supervision while deleting a fine.
Texas Court denies habeas corpus petition of Sean McNamara
The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's denial of Sean McNamara's habeas corpus petition regarding sexual assault convictions.
Texas Court dismisses appeal in child sexual assault case
The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Christopher Dillard's appeal due to untimely filing in a child sexual assault conviction.
Texas Court dismisses appeal in sexual assault case
The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Christopher Dillard's appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to untimely filing after a sexual assault conviction.
South Dakota Supreme Court upholds rape conviction of Cadotte
The South Dakota Supreme Court affirmed Tell Cadotte's conviction for multiple counts of rape and sexual contact with a minor.
Court modifies order of protection in Dunton robbery case
The New York Appellate Division adjusts the order of protection duration for Claude Dunton, convicted of attempted robbery, in a recent ruling.
New York court upholds resentencing in drug possession case
The New York Appellate Division affirmed a resentencing for Dujuan Marshall, addressing issues of counsel effectiveness and presentence reports.
New York court affirms conviction in weapon possession case
The Appellate Division upholds Javen N. Lassiter-Warren's conviction for weapon possession, emphasizing the importance of appeal waivers.
New York court affirms conviction in Sanabria rape case
The New York Appellate Division upheld the conviction of Jose A. Sanabria for rape, affirming the jury's verdict and rejecting claims of ineffective counsel.
Eighth Circuit Court orders new trial for Christopher Agbaje
The Eighth Circuit Court reversed Christopher Agbaje's conviction, ordering a new trial due to the exclusion of key witness statements.
Sixth Circuit vacates sentence of ISIS fighter Mirsad Ramic
The Sixth Circuit Court vacated Mirsad Ramic's sentence for supporting ISIS, citing it as unreasonably lenient given his actions.
Eighth Circuit upholds conviction of Raymond Tetzlaff
The Eighth Circuit Court affirms Raymond Tetzlaff's conviction for assault causing serious bodily injury, impacting prison safety and justice.
Ohio Court affirms convictions in felonious assault case
The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Shaun Jackson's convictions for felonious assault and related charges after a jury trial.
West Virginia Supreme Court upholds Summerfield murder conviction
The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed Carl Ray Summerfield's murder conviction, addressing prosecutorial comments and missing witness claims.
Court rules on appeal in Clemell Bogan murder case
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has ruled on Clemell Bogan's appeal regarding his murder conviction, remanding for a Batson hearing.
Ohio court upholds conviction in fatal DUI crash case
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Richard Sickels' conviction for aggravated vehicular homicide following a fatal crash that killed his wife.
Texas Appeals Court Modifies Child Abuse Fine in Conviction
The Texas Court of Appeals modifies a child abuse fine in the case of Bradley Allen Everline, affirming the conviction but removing the fine.
Texas Court upholds conviction in child abuse case against Cedillo
The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Jonathan Rene Cedillo's conviction for continuous sexual abuse of his daughters, impacting child abuse cases.
Texas Court upholds conviction of father for child abuse
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Jonathan Cedillo's conviction for continuous sexual abuse of his daughters, impacting child protection laws.
Texas Court upholds murder conviction of Alexander Klein
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Alexander Klein's murder conviction, ruling on the admissibility of his custodial statement.
Texas Court dismisses appeal in sexual assault case
The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Emmanuel Aransiola's appeal due to untimely filing in a sexual assault conviction.
Texas Court dismisses appeal in sexual assault case
The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Emmanuel Aransiola's appeal in a sexual assault case due to a late filing of the notice of appeal.
Virginia Court Affirms Conviction of Man for Impersonating Officer
The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld Blake Hughes' conviction for impersonating a police officer, abduction, and assault, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence.
New York court affirms conviction of Pedro Hernandez for burglary
The Appellate Division of New York upheld Pedro Hernandez's burglary conviction, rejecting claims of juror misconduct and insufficient evidence.
Fourth Circuit Court Rules on Rami Mhana's Convictions
The Fourth Circuit Court upheld Rami Mhana's convictions for money laundering and conspiracy while reversing a forfeiture ruling.
Fourth Circuit upholds convictions in Mhana money laundering case
The Fourth Circuit affirmed Rami Mhana's convictions for money laundering and conspiracy but reversed a forfeiture ruling.
Montana Supreme Court upholds adult prosecution of Laman
The Montana Supreme Court affirms the decision to keep Grant Laman's case in adult court, rejecting a transfer to Youth Court for serious charges.
Idaho Supreme Court upholds life sentence for Gutierrez
The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a life sentence for Timothy Jon Gutierrez, who pleaded guilty to lewd conduct and child exploitation.
New York court affirms judgment in People v. Fogler case
The New York Appellate Division upheld the judgment in the case of People v. Fogler, affirming the previous court's decision without changes.
Court overturns conviction of Marine in infant's death case
The Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals reverses conviction of Jennifer E. Zavala for involuntary manslaughter in infant's death.
New York Court Upholds Conviction of Yonander Cuevas
The New York Appellate Division affirms the conviction of Yonander Cuevas for multiple crimes, including kidnapping and robbery, impacting future legal strategies.
New York court affirms drug and weapon convictions of Delrio
The Appellate Division upheld Larrel Delrio's convictions for drug and weapon charges, affirming the lower court's rulings on appeal.
New York Court Affirms Judgments Against Christopher Fuhrtz
The Appellate Division upheld the lower court's decisions in the case of People v. Fuhrtz, affirming the sentences issued in 2023.
New York Court Affirms Conviction of Linnel Odom in Assault Case
The New York Appellate Division upheld Linnel Odom's conviction for assault and weapon possession, affirming his sentence of 18 years to life.
New York court affirms judgment in People v. Jennings case
The Appellate Division of New York upheld the judgment against Sean Jennings, affirming the sentence from the Bronx County Supreme Court.
Court modifies sentencing in People v. Martinez case
The New York Appellate Division modifies sentencing for James Martinez, vacating fees in a firearm possession case, impacting future sentencing guidelines.
Court affirms conviction of Pedro Hernandez in burglary case
The New York Appellate Division upheld Pedro Hernandez's conviction for burglary and criminal mischief, addressing juror misconduct claims.
Indiana Court Affirms Convictions in Domestic Violence Case
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld Joel Thomas Meyer's convictions for attempted murder and criminal confinement in a domestic violence incident.
Court affirms conviction of Garrito Fort for firearm possession
The First Circuit Court upheld Garrito Fort's conviction for firearm possession as a felon, rejecting his arguments for justification and dismissal.
Eighth Circuit upholds ruling in Terrance Hayes case
The Eighth Circuit affirms the denial of Terrance Hayes's motion to suppress statements made to police during a self-defense shooting investigation.
Arizona court upholds murder convictions, revises sentencing
The Arizona Court of Appeals affirms William Brown's murder convictions but vacates his sentences due to constitutional violations at sentencing.
Nevada Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of Richt
The Nevada Supreme Court upheld Jesce Richt's murder conviction, ruling he failed to establish a self-defense claim in the shooting of Jessica Griffin.