Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Ohio court affirms conviction of Jeremiah Banto for arson

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Jeremiah Banto for aggravated arson and grand theft, impacting future arson cases.

Ohio court affirms Tayvion Taylor's convictions and sentence

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Tayvion Taylor's convictions for firearm-related offenses, affirming a 17 to 22.5-year prison sentence.

Ohio Court of Appeals Reverses Conviction in Gun Case

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed K.L.Q.'s convictions for gun-related offenses, citing errors in the trial court's handling of expert testimony.

Puerto Rico court denies appeal in DUI case against Portalatín

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals denies Luis Felipe Portalatín Romero's appeal regarding a DUI case, affecting his legal rights in the ongoing trial.

Puerto Rico court denies request for key evidence in case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled against Henry Pérez Díaz's request for video evidence in a criminal case involving allegations against a minor.

Montana Supreme Court upholds DUI fine for Terry Hagberg

The Montana Supreme Court affirms a $5,000 DUI fine for Terry Hagberg, remanding for ability-to-pay assessment amid legal challenges.

Connecticut Supreme Court upholds murder conviction appeal

The Connecticut Supreme Court affirms the murder conviction of Shardel Ragin, ruling on the admissibility of cell phone records in his trial.

Puerto Rico court dismisses appeal by Julio Irizarry Padilla

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals dismissed Julio Irizarry Padilla's appeal against multiple convictions, citing procedural failures.

Third Circuit upholds life sentence for Zachary Williams

The Third Circuit affirms Zachary Williams' life sentence for child exploitation, ruling his self-representation was valid despite a court error.

Eighth Circuit upholds conviction of Saul Pineda in drug case

The Eighth Circuit Court affirms Saul Pineda's conviction, ruling against his duress defense in a drug distribution case.

Tennessee Court Affirms Conviction in Intoxicated Homicide Case

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the conviction of Jonathan Berretta for vehicular homicide by intoxication, affirming the trial court's decisions.

Tennessee court upholds murder conviction of Marty Judd

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed Marty Judd's murder conviction, addressing evidence sufficiency and trial court decisions.

Texas court upholds ruling on family violence case appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Ladain Journey for continuous family violence, impacting future community supervision cases.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Washington v. State Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Jessica Washington v. State of Florida, affirming the lower court's decision.

Texas Court of Appeals upholds smuggling conviction

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Larry Washington's smuggling conviction, rejecting his constitutional challenges and sufficiency of evidence claims.

Texas Court of Appeals remands case on evading arrest

The Texas Court of Appeals remands Quincy Shelton Bell's case for proper appeal certification after a deferred-adjudication ruling.

Court Affirms Ruling in Lilburtie Jay Willis Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling involving Lilburtie Jay Willis, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

Ohio Court upholds vehicular homicide conviction of Harris

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Imani Harris's vehicular homicide conviction, finding sufficient evidence of negligence in fatal accident.

Ohio Court affirms sentencing in child abuse case against Smith

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the sentencing of Jason Smith for child endangerment and felonious assault against a minor, affirming his convictions.

Ohio Court upholds sentencing of Thomas Johnson for drug charges

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Thomas Johnson's 33-month prison sentence for drug possession, citing his extensive criminal history.

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