Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

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Texas Court Abates Appeal After Reginald Reece's Death

The Texas Court of Appeals abates Reginald Reece's appeal following his death, impacting his conviction and future legal proceedings.

Texas Court Abates Appeal After Reginald Reece's Death

The Texas Court of Appeals abates the appeal of Reginald Reece after his death, affecting the outcome of his theft conviction.

Texas Court dismisses Preston Barrett's appeal for lack of grounds

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Preston Barrett's appeal due to lack of jurisdiction, affecting his criminal case against the state.

Court affirms manslaughter conviction in Troy drive-by shooting

The New York Appellate Division upheld the manslaughter conviction of Jahquay Brown, linked to a drive-by shooting that killed an 11-year-old boy.

Court affirms convictions in fatal shooting case in Georgia

Georgia court upholds Robert Lee Neal's convictions for involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault in a fatal shooting incident.

North Carolina court upholds convictions in fraud case

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirms the convictions of Gregory Arthur Thompson for fraud, impacting future cases of financial deceit.

North Carolina Court upholds heroin trafficking conviction

The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirms Crisprin Fair's heroin trafficking conviction, ruling on jury instructions and evidence admissibility.

Court of Appeals rules on Broadway's assault convictions

The North Carolina Court of Appeals addresses Barry Broadway's appeal on assault convictions, upholding some charges while remanding others.

Court of Appeals upholds convictions in domestic violence case

North Carolina Court of Appeals affirms convictions of Ali Sandi for attempted murder and other charges stemming from domestic violence.

Court affirms armed robbery conviction of Nevelle Eberhart

The South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld Nevelle Eberhart's convictions for armed robbery and weapon possession, addressing GPS data and video evidence.

Court reverses murder conviction of Brian J. Redding

The South Carolina Court of Appeals reversed Brian J. Redding's murder conviction, ruling insufficient evidence was presented at trial.

Massachusetts Appeals Court vacates child rape convictions

The court ruled that a diary entry used as evidence in a child rape trial was improperly admitted, leading to a new trial for the defendant.

Oregon court reverses murder conviction in Rabago case

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed Herbert Rabago's murder conviction due to jury instruction errors, impacting future legal proceedings.

Oregon Court Upholds Conviction in Strangulation Case

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Kevin Hicks for murder, arson, and abuse of a corpse in a case involving his wife's death.

Illinois court upholds 23-year sentence for Dario Travis

The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a 23-year prison sentence for Dario Travis, who pled guilty to aggravated battery, citing accountability.

New York court upholds sentence in People v. Pasley case

The New York Appellate Division affirms the sentence of Jahmeir Pasley, ruling his appeal on sentence excessiveness is barred by his waiver.

California Court reverses DUI blood draw ruling in Castro case

The California Court of Appeal reversed a DUI blood draw ruling, impacting how police handle unconscious drivers suspected of DUI.

Ohio Court affirms prison sentence for Chad Crabtree

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a 30-month prison sentence for Chad Crabtree after multiple violations of community control.

Ohio court reverses dismissal of domestic violence case

The Ohio Court of Appeals reverses a trial court's dismissal of a domestic violence charge against Orlando Walker, citing due process concerns.

Oregon Court Reverses Conviction of Man for Dagger Possession

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed a conviction for felon in possession of a dagger while affirming a firearm possession conviction.

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