Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Oregon Court Appeals Reverses Murder Conviction in Rabago Case

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed Herbert Rabago's murder conviction, citing jury instruction errors that affected his trial.

Oregon court affirms murder conviction in Hicks case

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the murder conviction of Kevin Dean Hicks, affirming the trial court's decisions on evidence and jury instructions.

Court affirms convictions in South Carolina robbery case

The South Carolina Court of Appeals upheld Nevelle Eberhart's convictions for armed robbery and weapon possession, despite GPS data admission issues.

New York court upholds sentence for defendant Jahmeir Pasley

The Appellate Division affirms Jahmeir Pasley's sentence, ruling his appeal was invalid due to a prior waiver of rights.

Court reinstates animal cruelty conviction against Galantino

The New York Appellate Division reversed a lower court's decision, reinstating the conviction of Peter Galantino for aggravated cruelty to animals.

Court upholds conviction of William Daniels for assault charges

The New York Appellate Division affirms the conviction of William Daniels for assault and weapon possession, stemming from a violent incident.

Court upholds conviction of Kyle Sago for murder case

The Tenth Circuit Court affirms Kyle Sago's murder conviction, addressing claims of ineffective counsel and trial strategy.

Sixth Circuit affirms conviction of Michigan physician Shelton

The Sixth Circuit upheld the conviction of Dr. Bernard Shelton for unlawfully distributing controlled substances, impacting medical practices nationwide.

Third Circuit upholds drug convictions but vacates life sentence

The Third Circuit upheld Miguel Rosario's drug convictions but vacated his life sentence, citing constitutional issues with sentencing.

Third Circuit affirms drug sentence for Timothy Riddy

The Third Circuit upheld Timothy Riddy's drug sentence, affirming his role as a manager in a drug conspiracy and the resulting sentence enhancement.

Third Circuit upholds tax evasion conviction of Aumiller

The Third Circuit affirms Brandon Aumiller's tax evasion conviction, ruling on the sufficiency of evidence and statute of limitations.

Seventh Circuit affirms conviction of Luisito Espanola

The Seventh Circuit upheld the conviction of Luisito Espanola for wire fraud and money laundering, affirming the admissibility of WhatsApp messages.

New York court upholds conviction of Saheam King for resisting arrest

The Appellate Division of New York affirms Saheam King's conviction for resisting arrest, impacting future cases on police conduct and evidence suppression.

Texas court rules on appeal of child indecency case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed part of a ruling against Victor Hernandez but reversed the punishment for indecency with a child.

Texas Court Limits Child Pornography Charges in Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals rules on Jacob Pullen's conviction for accessing child pornography, impacting future prosecutions.

Texas court affirms smuggling conviction in Rangel case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Adrian Rangel's conviction for smuggling persons, affirming the trial court's decision on evidence and hearsay.

Texas Court upholds conviction of Alan MacGonegal Jr.

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Alan Edward MacGonegal Jr. for indecency with a child, sentencing him to twelve years in prison.

Texas Court affirms assault conviction of Michael Stowe

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Michael Stowe's assault conviction, emphasizing the admissibility of prior offenses in domestic violence cases.

Florida Court Upholds Ruling in Campbell v. State Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a lower court's ruling in the case of Kaazim Daniel Campbell, impacting criminal law procedures.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Gregory Alexander Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Gregory Alexander, affirming the denial of a motion for acquittal.

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