Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

New York Court Upholds Conviction of Yonander Cuevas

The New York Appellate Division affirms the conviction of Yonander Cuevas for multiple crimes, including kidnapping and robbery, impacting future legal strategies.

New York court affirms drug and weapon convictions of Delrio

The Appellate Division upheld Larrel Delrio's convictions for drug and weapon charges, affirming the lower court's rulings on appeal.

New York Court Affirms Judgments Against Christopher Fuhrtz

The Appellate Division upheld the lower court's decisions in the case of People v. Fuhrtz, affirming the sentences issued in 2023.

New York Court Affirms Conviction of Linnel Odom in Assault Case

The New York Appellate Division upheld Linnel Odom's conviction for assault and weapon possession, affirming his sentence of 18 years to life.

New York court affirms judgment in People v. Jennings case

The Appellate Division of New York upheld the judgment against Sean Jennings, affirming the sentence from the Bronx County Supreme Court.

Court modifies sentencing in People v. Martinez case

The New York Appellate Division modifies sentencing for James Martinez, vacating fees in a firearm possession case, impacting future sentencing guidelines.

Court affirms conviction of Pedro Hernandez in burglary case

The New York Appellate Division upheld Pedro Hernandez's conviction for burglary and criminal mischief, addressing juror misconduct claims.

Indiana Court Affirms Convictions in Domestic Violence Case

The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld Joel Thomas Meyer's convictions for attempted murder and criminal confinement in a domestic violence incident.

Court affirms conviction of Garrito Fort for firearm possession

The First Circuit Court upheld Garrito Fort's conviction for firearm possession as a felon, rejecting his arguments for justification and dismissal.

Eighth Circuit upholds ruling in Terrance Hayes case

The Eighth Circuit affirms the denial of Terrance Hayes's motion to suppress statements made to police during a self-defense shooting investigation.

Arizona court upholds murder convictions, revises sentencing

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirms William Brown's murder convictions but vacates his sentences due to constitutional violations at sentencing.

New York court affirms drug convictions in People v. Smith

The New York Appellate Division upheld Gregory Smith's drug convictions, impacting future cases involving evidence of prior crimes.

New York court affirms probation sentence for firearm possession

The Appellate Division upholds a probation sentence for Michael T. Jackson, affirming the decision of the Bronx Supreme Court in a firearm possession case.

Nevada Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of Richt

The Nevada Supreme Court upheld Jesce Richt's murder conviction, ruling he failed to establish a self-defense claim in the shooting of Jessica Griffin.

Alaska Court Reverses Mistrial in Homicide Case Against Westlake

The Alaska Court of Appeals ruled that a mistrial in the Westlake homicide case lacked justification, impacting double jeopardy protections.

Court rules on evidence in domestic violence case against Ford

The New York City Court ruled on evidence admissibility in a domestic violence case involving Raheem D. Ford, impacting future preliminary hearings.

Florida court affirms ruling in McKinley v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the McKinley v. State case, impacting the appellant's legal standing.

Florida court affirms decision in Blacher v. State case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the lower court's ruling in the case of Blacher v. State of Florida, impacting the defendant's appeal.

Florida court affirms decision in Williams v. State case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Joe Cecil Williams against the State of Florida.

Florida court affirms ruling in Morris v. State appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the ruling in Morris v. State, impacting legal proceedings in Sarasota County.

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