Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Court affirms conviction of Javen Lassiter-Warren in weapon case

The New York Appellate Division upheld the conviction of Javen Lassiter-Warren for criminal possession of a weapon, affecting his appeal rights.

New York court upholds sentence in People v. Smith case

The New York Appellate Division affirms the sentence of Kevin Smith, ruling it was not excessive following his guilty plea.

Texas Court upholds arson conviction of Sammy Bonner Jr.

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Sammy Bonner Jr.'s arson conviction and community supervision revocation after a police altercation.

Texas Court upholds Melvin Hill's drug and assault convictions

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Melvin Hill's convictions for drug possession and attempted aggravated assault, emphasizing evidence sufficiency.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in child sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Christopher Dillard's appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to untimely filing after his conviction.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in child sexual assault case

A Texas court dismissed Christopher Dillard's appeal due to late filing, highlighting the importance of timely legal actions in criminal cases.

Texas Court upholds conviction in child sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Elvis Mack's conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child, addressing key legal arguments.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in child solicitation case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Jose Antonio Quintanilla's appeal due to lack of jurisdiction after his indictment was previously dismissed.

Texas court modifies ruling in drug case over fine dispute

The Texas Court of Appeals modifies a ruling in James Ross's drug case, affirming the revocation of community supervision while deleting a fine.

Texas Court denies habeas corpus petition of Sean McNamara

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's denial of Sean McNamara's habeas corpus petition regarding sexual assault convictions.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in child sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Christopher Dillard's appeal due to untimely filing in a child sexual assault conviction.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Christopher Dillard's appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to untimely filing after a sexual assault conviction.

South Dakota Supreme Court upholds rape conviction of Cadotte

The South Dakota Supreme Court affirmed Tell Cadotte's conviction for multiple counts of rape and sexual contact with a minor.

Court modifies order of protection in Dunton robbery case

The New York Appellate Division adjusts the order of protection duration for Claude Dunton, convicted of attempted robbery, in a recent ruling.

New York court upholds resentencing in drug possession case

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a resentencing for Dujuan Marshall, addressing issues of counsel effectiveness and presentence reports.

New York court affirms conviction in weapon possession case

The Appellate Division upholds Javen N. Lassiter-Warren's conviction for weapon possession, emphasizing the importance of appeal waivers.

New York court affirms conviction in Sanabria rape case

The New York Appellate Division upheld the conviction of Jose A. Sanabria for rape, affirming the jury's verdict and rejecting claims of ineffective counsel.

Eighth Circuit Court orders new trial for Christopher Agbaje

The Eighth Circuit Court reversed Christopher Agbaje's conviction, ordering a new trial due to the exclusion of key witness statements.

Sixth Circuit vacates sentence of ISIS fighter Mirsad Ramic

The Sixth Circuit Court vacated Mirsad Ramic's sentence for supporting ISIS, citing it as unreasonably lenient given his actions.

Eighth Circuit upholds conviction of Raymond Tetzlaff

The Eighth Circuit Court affirms Raymond Tetzlaff's conviction for assault causing serious bodily injury, impacting prison safety and justice.

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