Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

First Circuit affirms conviction of Adam Johnson in drug case

The First Circuit Court upheld Adam Johnson's conviction for drug conspiracy, addressing claims of procedural errors and sentencing issues.

Arkansas Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Cannalte

The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Israel Cannalte for the murder of Maximo Hernandez, citing sufficient evidence of intent.

Puerto Rico court upholds conviction of Ángel Joel Torres

The Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico confirmed the conviction of Ángel Joel Torres for fraud, sentencing him to three years in prison.

Texas Court of Appeals affirms smuggling conviction of Dawud Abdullah

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Dawud Abdullah's conviction for smuggling, addressing multiple legal challenges in the ruling.

Texas Court dismisses appeal due to lack of jurisdiction

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Christopher Winningham's appeal due to absence of a final judgment in his case, emphasizing jurisdiction limits.

Texas Court upholds conviction in human smuggling case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Josue Sanchez Caceres's conviction for human smuggling, rejecting claims of federal preemption.

Texas Court upholds aggravated assault conviction of Joseph

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Gaylon Joseph, Jr.'s conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, rejecting his appeal on multiple grounds.

Texas Court upholds conviction in aggravated robbery case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Timothy W. Wilson's conviction for aggravated robbery, confirming evidence sufficiency and denying a suppression motion.

Texas Court of Appeals dismisses case against Natalie Trujillo

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed the case against Natalie Trujillo after the state requested to withdraw its appeal, affecting future legal proceedings.

Texas Court upholds conviction in child indecency case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Matthew Wade Grogan for indecency with a child, impacting community supervision laws.

Texas Court upholds conviction for continuous child abuse

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Albert Wendell Sells' conviction for continuous sexual abuse of a child, addressing key legal arguments.

Texas appeals court upholds conviction in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 40-year sentence for Recarido Antonio Terrell after a jury found him guilty of aggravated assault.

Texas Court upholds conviction in child indecency case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Lonnie Frank Harrison Jr. for indecency with a child, impacting future child protection cases.

Tennessee court upholds conviction of former trooper Garrett

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirms the conviction of Keith Douglas Garrett for unlawful photography and observation without consent.

Tennessee court reduces aggravated assault conviction

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals modifies Jason O. Miller's conviction from aggravated assault to assault, citing insufficient evidence.

Tennessee Court Affirms Theft Conviction, Adjusts Sentence

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upheld Jeremy Poe's theft conviction but reversed his sentencing classification, affecting his prison term.

Texas Court Denies Carlos Lopez Guzman's Mandamus Petition

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Carlos Lopez Guzman's petition to disqualify his prosecutor and appoint a new attorney in his case.

Indiana court affirms child molestation convictions of Ryan

The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld Daniel Ryan's convictions for child molestation, affirming the sufficiency of evidence and addressing double jeopardy claims.

Court modifies probation terms for Swahili Johnson case

New York court modifies probation conditions for Swahili Johnson, impacting criminal contempt case. Key ruling on rehabilitation-focused probation terms.

Iowa court affirms sentencing in Finney murder case

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Craig Finney's sentencing for second-degree murder, clarifying the one-homicide rule and restitution.

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