Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Florida Court Affirms Conviction in Kendrick Jackson Case

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirms Kendrick Michael Jackson's conviction, impacting his legal options moving forward.

Texas Court rules juvenile can be tried as adult for murder

A Texas juvenile court transfers a 15-year-old's case to adult court for the murder of his parents, emphasizing public safety and rehabilitation.

Ohio court upholds convictions in child sexual abuse case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Hector Burchell's convictions for multiple counts of rape and sexual battery against a minor.

Hawaii Court Orders Inquiry in Sexual Assault Case Appeal

Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals vacates conviction of Paul Banashihan Jr. and orders inquiry into attorney-client communication issues.

Ohio Court affirms 19-year sentence for drug trafficking

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Mark Ruvoldt's 19 to 22.5-year sentence for drug trafficking, emphasizing the seriousness of his offenses.

Ohio Court affirms prison sentence for Angel Howell

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Angel Howell's prison sentence after she violated terms of her judicial release and Recovery Court program.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Dana Pollard for felonies

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Dana Pollard's conviction for domestic violence and tampering with evidence, rejecting appeal claims.

Ohio Court affirms sentence for man in break-in case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a 60-month sentence for Stephen Beltowski, who pleaded guilty to multiple counts of breaking and entering.

Ohio court denies new trial for convicted murderer Petric

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the denial of Daniel Petric's request for a new trial based on alleged new evidence related to gaming disorder.

Ohio court upholds life sentence for Gerald Hinton in rape case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Gerald Hinton's life sentence for raping a child, rejecting his claims of an unlawful sentence.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Ora Victoria Rand in drug case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Ora Victoria Rand for aggravated drug trafficking, impacting community drug enforcement efforts.

Court denies sentence reduction for cocaine dealer Floyd

Bennie Floyd's request for a reduced sentence was denied by the D.C. District Court due to his criminal history and prison misconduct.

Court affirms sentence for methamphetamine conspiracy

The Seventh Circuit upheld a 27-year sentence for Malaia Turner, convicted of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.

Texas Court affirms conviction of Jason Michael Boykins

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Jason Michael Boykins' conviction for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

Texas Court upholds conviction of man for child indecency

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Dillon Venson's conviction for indecency with a child, sentencing him to 20 years in prison.

Tennessee court upholds conviction in child sexual abuse case

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirms Hunter Jay Chantler's conviction for aggravated sexual battery against a minor, emphasizing victim testimony.

Tennessee court upholds murder convictions of Gregory Lyons

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee affirmed Gregory Keontae Lyons' convictions for murder and other charges related to a fatal shooting.

Hawaii Supreme Court rejects Gonzaga's appeal in criminal case

The Hawaii Supreme Court has rejected Brandon Gonzaga's appeal, leaving the lower court's decision in place. This ruling affects his criminal case.

California court affirms sentence for robbery case appeal

The California Court of Appeal upheld Gregory Brown's six-year sentence for robbery, ruling that childhood trauma did not warrant a lower sentence.

Ohio Court reverses Angela Wagner's sentencing decision

The Ohio Court of Appeals reverses Angela Wagner's sentencing, highlighting the importance of fulfilling plea agreement obligations before sentencing.

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