Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Florida court rules on juvenile's concealed firearm case

A Florida court addressed a juvenile's appeal regarding a concealed firearm charge and the use of Zoom for the hearing.

Florida court affirms ruling in Spinks v. State case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the ruling in the Spinks v. State case, impacting the legal landscape in Hardee County.

Florida court orders hearing in Jamarr Scott appeal case

The Florida court has reversed a lower court's decision, allowing Jamarr Scott to seek postconviction relief based on new witness testimony.

Florida Court Reverses Criminal Mischief Conviction

The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed Patrick Derrick's conviction for criminal mischief, citing improper testimony about surveillance footage.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Rodgers v. State Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Jimmy Ray Rodgers, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Saldana Case Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the ruling in the case of David Saldana against the State of Florida, affirming the lower court's decision.

Court affirms probation revocation for Melburn Thomas Jr.

The Florida court upheld Melburn Thomas Jr.'s probation revocation, citing a need for written justification for the ruling.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Elias Puente Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Elias Puente v. State of Florida, impacting future appeals.

Court reverses three drug convictions due to illegal search

Florida court reverses drug convictions for Terrance Smitherman, ruling evidence obtained from an unconstitutional search was inadmissible.

Florida court affirms ruling in Pease v. State appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Darien Pease, Jr. v. State of Florida, case number 2D20-3408.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Walker v. State Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a ruling in the case of Demetrius Laredo Walker v. State of Florida, impacting local legal proceedings.

Florida Court Upholds Ruling in Chavera v. State Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a lower court ruling in the case of Rene Chavera, impacting criminal law in Polk County.

Florida court affirms ruling in Smith v. State of Florida case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a ruling in the case of Zachary O'Bannon Smith against the State of Florida, impacting future appeals.

Florida court affirms conviction but corrects monetary order

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Robert Bryant's conviction for sexual battery but corrected errors in his monetary obligations.

Florida court affirms ruling in Leonard v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upholds a lower court's ruling in the case of Jeremy Dewayne Leonard against the State of Florida.

Florida court affirms ruling in Kelley v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a previous ruling in the case of Cadarryl Levon Kelley, impacting criminal defense in the state.

Florida Court Upholds Ruling in Bostick Case on Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's ruling in the case of Brandon Michael Bostick v. State of Florida, affecting criminal appeals.

Florida Court Affirms Reddick's Conviction in Appeal Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirms Kelvin D. Reddick's conviction, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

Florida court affirms ruling in Crowder v. State case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Bobby Lee Crowder v. State of Florida, impacting criminal law.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Flemming v. State Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Lionel R. Flemming v. State of Florida, impacting criminal appeals.

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