Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Pennsylvania court rules on appeal in child abuse case

The Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld some convictions against Clinton M. Thomas while reversing others, impacting child abuse material cases.

Ohio court dismisses Steven Brown's appeal as frivolous

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed Steven Brown's appeal, ruling it was wholly frivolous after a review of the case and counsel's request to withdraw.

Court upholds sentencing in health insurance fraud case

The First Circuit Court affirms sentencing for Gustavo Kinrys, a psychiatrist convicted of health insurance fraud, including restitution amounts.

Third Circuit upholds life sentence for Duane Taylor

The Third Circuit affirmed Duane Taylor's life sentence for multiple child sex crimes, rejecting his appeal on sentencing enhancements.

Delaware Supreme Court upholds conviction of Brian Wilson

The Delaware Supreme Court affirms Brian Wilson's conviction for murder, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel and due process violations.

Ohio Court Appeals Ruling in State v. Meyers Case

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled on Timothy Meyers' appeal regarding his convictions for aggravated burglary and robbery, affirming some aspects while reversing others.

Ohio Court affirms ruling in Blankenship drug case appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Richard Blankenship, denying his request for postconviction relief related to drug charges.

Kansas court upholds suppression of evidence in murder case

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirms the suppression of statements made by Terica Gardner during interrogation, impacting her murder case.

Massachusetts court affirms rape conviction of Deivisson Goulart

The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld Deivisson Goulart's rape conviction while addressing issues of mistrial and impoundment of court documents.

Ohio court dismisses appeal in aggravated menacing case

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed Todd Wilson's appeal on aggravated menacing charges due to mootness after he served his sentence.

Court affirms sentence for Daron Haslem in child molestation case

The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld Daron Haslem's sentence for child molestation, affirming the use of a military conviction in sentencing.

Ohio Court upholds consecutive sentences for Todd Replogle

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms consecutive sentences for Todd Replogle, convicted of multiple sexual offenses and drug charges.

Ohio Court upholds sentence for man convicted of pandering

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the sentence of Nathan Frohlich, convicted of pandering obscenity involving minors. The ruling addresses mitigating factors.

Georgia court dismisses appeal in Lockhart armed robbery case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Shawn Lockhart's appeal regarding his armed robbery conviction, citing res judicata and untimeliness.

Florida Court Affirms Conviction in Baker v. State Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirms Kenyeh Lamar Baker's conviction, with dissent from one judge highlighting ongoing legal debates.

Florida court upholds sexual battery conviction of Gutierrez-Toledo

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the conviction of Danni Dario Gutierrez-Toledo for sexual battery, addressing jury size issues.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Barese v. State Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the Barese v. State case, impacting legal proceedings in Pinellas County.

Florida court reverses probation revocation for Ladaniel Kafus

The Florida District Court of Appeal overturned a probation revocation for Ladaniel Kafus, citing lack of evidence for willful violations.

Florida court affirms life sentence for Gerardo N. Rosario

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Gerardo N. Rosario's life sentence, reinforcing the clarity of life imprisonment terms.

Indiana Court upholds convictions for drug dealing and theft

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirms Jennifer E. Chadd's convictions for dealing methamphetamine and theft of a firearm, addressing key legal issues.

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