Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Ninth Circuit Rules on Money Laundering Sentences in Shi Case

The Ninth Circuit affirmed some sentences while vacating others in a money laundering case involving Target gift cards and phone scams.

Eighth Circuit upholds murder conviction of Jquan McInnis

The Eighth Circuit affirms Jquan McInnis's murder conviction, ruling that his confession's admission was harmless error.

Tennessee court upholds probation for child abuse case

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirms a five-year probation sentence for Kyle Golden, who pleaded guilty to child abuse and assault.

Tennessee Court Upholds Probation Revocation of Baggett

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee affirms the revocation of Keith Andrew Baggett's probation, ordering him to serve his six-year sentence.

Texas Court affirms DWI sentence for Jesse Gray appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Jesse Gray's DWI sentence after his community supervision was revoked due to multiple violations.

Texas court rules on double jeopardy in child injury case

The Texas Court of Appeals modifies Edgar Reyes' conviction due to double jeopardy, impacting child injury legal standards.

Texas Court upholds sentencing in child pornography case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 20-year sentence for Douglas Tankersley after he violated terms of his community supervision.

Texas court dismisses appeal in robbery case by Hernandez

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Guadalupe Hernandez's appeal in a robbery case at his request, impacting future legal proceedings.

Texas Court upholds conviction in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Jamal Baker's conviction for aggravated assault after rejecting his self-defense claim.

Texas Court upholds 30-year sentence for evading arrest

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 30-year sentence for Johnathan Morales for evading arrest, following a guilty plea and community supervision violations.

Texas Court upholds ruling in child pornography case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a ruling against Michael Wayne Peterson II for violating community supervision terms related to child pornography.

Texas Court upholds life sentence for Bryan Stallworth

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Bryan Stallworth's life sentence for indecency with a child, rejecting claims of due process violations.

Florida court affirms ruling in Brannon v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in Dasmond T. Brannon's case, impacting defendants' rights in jurisdiction appeals.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Robinson v. State Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Robinson v. State, impacting the appellant's legal standing.

Florida court affirms ruling in Rodriguez v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the Rodriguez v. State of Florida case, impacting future appeals.

Florida court affirms ruling in E'Metrius Austin case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of E'Metrius Okoya Austin, impacting his legal status.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Repple DUI Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the DUI case against Bryan Allen Repple, impacting future DUI prosecutions.

Florida court affirms conviction in Tyrell Robinson case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Tyrell Robinson's conviction, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence against him.

Texas Court dismisses DWI appeal by Randall Baugh Johns

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Randall Baugh Johns' DWI appeal, allowing his conviction to stand without further review.

Texas court abates appeal after defendant's death

The Texas Court of Appeals has permanently abated the appeal of Reginald Reece following his death, impacting the legal proceedings in his case.

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