Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Montana Supreme Court affirms conviction of Andrew Lake

The Montana Supreme Court upheld Andrew Lake's conviction for attempted homicide, addressing controversial evidence in his retrial.

Ninth Circuit affirms identity theft convictions of Primrose

The Ninth Circuit upheld Walter Glenn Primrose's convictions for identity theft and false statements, rejecting his claims of assumed identity.

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Evidence Seizure in Drug Case

The Idaho Supreme Court affirms the denial of a motion to suppress evidence in a drug case involving Salwan Yousif Al-Mafrachi, citing probation waiver.

Maine Supreme Court upholds conviction of Timothy Burns

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed Timothy Burns' conviction for unlawful sexual contact, addressing key legal issues in the case.

Ohio Court of Appeals upholds fraud convictions for Oneya James

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Oneya James' fraud convictions, ruling evidence supported charges of telecommunications fraud and theft.

Ohio court affirms sentence for drug trafficking case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Brandon Watson's sentence for drug trafficking, while addressing clerical errors in the judgment.

Ohio Court affirms conviction of Matthew White for trespass

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Matthew White's conviction for failing to comply with police orders and criminal trespass, affirming his sentence.

Ohio Court reverses DUI conviction due to right to counsel

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed James Jamison's DUI conviction, citing a violation of his right to counsel during a suppression hearing.

Ohio court affirms mandatory sentence in drug trafficking case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a mandatory prison sentence for Riquo D. Duncan, affecting future drug trafficking cases and sentencing.

Ohio court affirms sentence for attempted sexual battery

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a 54-month sentence for Justin Daniel Dennis, convicted of attempted sexual battery, addressing postrelease control.

Ohio Court of Appeals vacates theft conviction of Cheatham

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed Rashon Cheatham's theft conviction, citing insufficient evidence of intent to deprive the probation department.

Ohio court affirms misdemeanor theft conviction of Topp

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the misdemeanor theft conviction of Brian Topp, following a prior reversal of a felony charge.

Ohio court affirms dismissal of Allen's postconviction appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Jajuan Allen's petition for postconviction relief, citing res judicata.

Ohio Court affirms drug convictions of Jarius Wilson

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the convictions of Jarius Wilson for drug offenses, ruling that his guilty plea was valid.

Ohio court upholds felonious assault conviction of Anderson

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Michael Anderson's conviction for felonious assault, rejecting claims of self-defense and witness testimony issues.

California Court upholds convictions of Jose Centeno

The California Court of Appeal affirms Jose Centeno's convictions for kidnapping, rape, and assault against three siblings, clarifying jury instructions.

Court upholds arson sentences for Julian Darius Karapetkov

The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed a 20-year sentence for Julian Darius Karapetkov, convicted of arson and stalking, rejecting his appeal.

Ohio Court of Appeals upholds 77-year sentence for Ruiter

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Dustin Ruiter's 77-year sentence for multiple sexual offenses against his daughters and stepdaughter.

Ohio court upholds no contest plea in assault case appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms a ruling denying Jamaar Pullie's request to withdraw his no contest plea in an assault case.

Texas Court of Appeals sends murder case back to trial court

The Texas Court of Appeals abates Jaquan Wright's appeal, sending it back to the trial court for missing records in his murder case.

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