West Virginia Supreme Court upholds animal cruelty conviction
The West Virginia Supreme Court affirms the conviction of Austin Stevens for animal cruelty, ruling on lesser included offenses.
Puerto Rico court denies appeal in first-degree murder case
The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals denied Anthonieshka Avilés Cabrera's appeal against a first-degree murder charge, impacting her ongoing legal battle.
Delaware Supreme Court affirms Velez-Santiago's conviction
The Delaware Supreme Court upheld Wilson Velez-Santiago's conviction for attempted murder and other charges, denying his appeal for postconviction relief.
Tennessee Court Affirms Conviction of Ricky Burnette for Theft
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee upheld Ricky Burnette's theft conviction, addressing issues related to prior convictions and trial procedures.
Tennessee court upholds probation revocation for Wendricks
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee affirmed the revocation of Justin Wendricks' probation, ordering him to serve his sentence in confinement.
Tennessee court affirms theft conviction of Scott Price
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee upheld Scott Price's theft conviction, addressing evidence sufficiency and jury instructions.
Puerto Rico court denies motions to dismiss in gang case
The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals upheld charges against two men linked to a gang-related shooting, impacting ongoing criminal proceedings.
Texas Court of Appeals modifies sentencing for Morales case
The Texas Court of Appeals ruled on Joe Angel Morales' sentencing, modifying it to require concurrent sentences for drug offenses.
Texas Court of Appeals affirms theft conviction of Fell
The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Dustin Fell for felony theft, affirming a ten-year sentence after a jury trial.
Texas Court upholds conviction in aggravated sexual assault case
Texas Court of Appeals affirms conviction of Don Michael Snider for aggravated sexual assault and prohibited sexual conduct.
Texas Court upholds conviction in child indecency case
The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Thomas Allen Stanton for indecency with a child, maintaining his 15-year prison sentence.
California court orders new trial for Steven Wilmot in murder case
The California Court of Appeal vacated Steven Wilmot's murder conviction, citing improper jury instructions that may have affected the trial's outcome.
New York court modifies sentence in D.D. weapon case
The New York Appellate Division modifies a sentence for D.D. in a weapon possession case, affecting how youthful offenders are treated.
New York court affirms judgment in People v. Fofana case
The Appellate Division of New York upheld a judgment against Djiguiba Fofana, affirming the sentence from a lower court.
New York court affirms conviction of Christopher Santana
The New York Appellate Division upheld the conviction of Christopher Santana for attempted criminal possession of a weapon and assault.
Court dismisses appeal in People v. Simmons as moot
The court ruled that the appeal in People v. Simmons is moot after the defendant completed their jail term and probation.
Court Reverses Conviction in People v. Head Case
The New York Appellate Division reversed the conviction of Joseph R. Head, citing a jurisdictional defect in the indictment related to drug possession.
New York Court Orders New Trial for Zakrzewski in Kidnapping Case
The New York Appellate Division has reversed Michael Zakrzewski's convictions for kidnapping and related charges, ordering a new trial due to legal errors.
Ninth Circuit reverses ruling in Mark Bradford murder case
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision to grant habeas relief to Mark Bradford, affecting his first-degree murder conviction.
Massachusetts court upholds convictions for online abuse
The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirms convictions of Michael T. Milan for disseminating harmful material to a minor via social media.