Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Court vacates racketeering conviction in alligator case

Florida court vacates conspiracy to commit racketeering conviction against Carl Wayne Pickle, Jr. while affirming other charges.

Florida court upholds conviction in Armstrong case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Louis Armstrong's conviction, impacting future appeals and legal standards in similar cases.

Florida Court Orders New Trial for Rodriguez-Olivera

The Florida District Court of Appeal has overturned Armando Rodriguez-Olivera's convictions for sexual offenses, ordering a new trial due to ineffective counsel.

Florida court affirms decision in Severe v. State case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirms the decision in Ryan Eugene Severe v. State of Florida, case number 2D20-926, on October 8, 2021.

Florida court affirms decision in Willie Smith appeal case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the Willie Smith case, impacting legal proceedings in Hillsborough County.

Florida Court Upholds Conviction in Thomas Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the conviction of Devonte Isaiah Thomas, impacting his legal standing and future options.

Florida court orders resentencing in murder, robbery case

The Florida District Court of Appeal reverses part of a ruling in the Andre Harris case, ordering resentencing for attempted armed robbery.

Florida court affirms ruling in Cherry v. State case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Earnest Eugene Cherry Jr. against the State of Florida.

Florida court affirms ruling in Rill v. State case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a ruling in the case of Rill v. State, affecting criminal proceedings in Lee County.

Court orders correction of sentencing for Isaac Hart, III

The Florida District Court of Appeal orders corrections to Isaac Hart, III's sentencing documents after his appeal on drug-related charges.

Florida court affirms ruling in Jamaal John Smith case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Jamaal John Smith, affirming the lower court's decision.

Florida court upholds fraud and racketeering convictions

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Marcus May's fraud and racketeering convictions, addressing expert testimony and evidence exclusions.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Walton v. State Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the lower court's decision in Walton v. State, impacting criminal law in the state.

Florida court affirms ruling in White v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling in the case of Matthew Scott White v. State of Florida, impacting future legal interpretations.

Florida court affirms ruling in Lippett v. State appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Dexter Cortez Lippett, affecting his legal standing.

Florida court affirms ruling in Brandon Johnson appeal case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Brandon Kenneth Johnson v. State of Florida.

Florida court affirms decision in Rico Young case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the lower court's ruling in Rico Young v. State of Florida, impacting future appeals.

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

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirms a ruling in the case of Lloyd Antonio Neal v. State of Florida, impacting the defendant's legal standing.

Court upholds conviction of Justin Kyle Richardson in Florida

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Justin Kyle Richardson's conviction, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

Court upholds conviction of John Gilbert for child abuse

Florida court affirms John Gilbert's conviction for sexual activity with a child, despite challenges to evidence and trial conduct.

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