Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas Court affirms sentence in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a sentence for Lillie McCarley after a guilty plea in an aggravated assault case, impacting her future.

Florida court upholds search of vehicle linked to cannabis

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a ruling allowing a vehicle search based on cannabis smell and other evidence against Demarcus Smith.

Iowa Court Upholds Conviction of Timothy Smith for Abuse

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Timothy Smith's conviction for sexual abuse, focusing on consent and evidentiary rulings during the trial.

Iowa Court Affirms Sentencing of Kencade Godfrey for Crimes

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the sentencing of Kencade Godfrey, who pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offenses against minors.

Iowa Court Affirms Three-Year Sentence for Domestic Assault

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a three-year sentence for Clayton Lee Guzzle, convicted of domestic abuse assault as a repeat offender.

New York court affirms sentence in People v. Kennedy case

The New York Appellate Division upheld the sentence for Josiah Kennedy, emphasizing it was not excessive after his guilty plea.

New York court affirms sentence in De La Cruz case

The New York Appellate Division upheld the sentence for Agustin Zacarias De La Cruz, ruling it was not excessive after his guilty plea.

Delaware Supreme Court upholds driving conviction of Carter

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed Niisaiah Carter's driving conviction, ruling sufficient evidence linked him to the offenses.

South Dakota Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for Lucero

The South Dakota Supreme Court affirms a prison sentence for Jeremy Lucero, emphasizing public safety and prior criminal history.

Ninth Circuit upholds conviction of Marcello Rivera for drug crimes

The Ninth Circuit affirms Marcello Rivera's conviction for drug possession and ammunition charges, impacting future drug-related cases.

Court affirms denial of early termination of release for Santana-Robles

The Third Circuit Court upheld the denial of Jose Santana-Robles' request for early termination of supervised release after a drug-related conviction.

Wyoming Supreme Court upholds Downum's aggravated assault sentence

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirms Robert Wayne Downum's sentence for aggravated assault and battery, denying his request to file a pro se brief.

Illinois court denies certificate of innocence for Oscar Soto

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled against Oscar Soto's petition for a certificate of innocence, affirming his guilty plea to attempted murder.

Court dismisses habeas corpus petition for Samuel McVey

The New York Appellate Division dismisses a habeas corpus petition for Samuel McVey, affecting his bail status in a criminal case.

Ohio Court affirms transfer of teen Krouse to adult court

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the transfer of Hunter Krouse, a 14-year-old, to adult court for serious crimes including involuntary manslaughter.

Hawaii Court Orders Resentencing for Alday-Morales Case

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated a 15-year sentence for Tomas Alday-Morales, ordering resentencing due to insufficient justification.

Georgia Court Upholds Allen Jones' Conviction and Sentence

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirms Allen Jones' conviction for aggravated assault and firearm possession, rejecting his appeal for a new trial.

Hawaii Court Orders Resentencing in Privacy Violation Case

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated a 15-year sentence for Tomas Alday-Morales, ordering resentencing due to insufficient justification.

Ohio court upholds convictions of man for raping stepdaughter

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Jonathan Neff's convictions for raping his stepdaughter, highlighting the sufficiency of evidence against him.

Ohio Court of Appeals affirms drug conviction of Keith Styers

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Keith Styers for aggravated drug possession, denying his request to withdraw his guilty plea.

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