Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Florida court upholds ruling in Antonio Martinez case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a ruling in the case of Antonio Martinez, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Florida court affirms ruling in Edwin B. Rodriguez case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the Edwin B. Rodriguez case, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Florida court affirms probation revocation in Swaford case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Jerrett Swaford's probation revocation and prison sentence for sexual activity with a child.

Florida court voids judgment against Chadd Allen Spicer

A Florida court ruled that the state lacked jurisdiction in Chadd Allen Spicer's drug case, declaring the judgment void and reversing it.

Florida court affirms ruling in Jackson v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a ruling in the case of John L. Jackson III v. State of Florida, impacting legal proceedings in Duval County.

Florida court affirms ruling in Juan Mateo Ruiz case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Juan Mateo Ruiz, affecting his legal standing.

Florida Court Affirms Conviction in Erazo-Turcios Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of Wilfredo Erazo-Turcios, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

Florida Appeals Court Affirms Conviction of Darrell Howard

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of Darrell Howard, affecting his legal standing and future appeals.

Court reverses drug trafficking convictions in Melton case

Florida court reverses drug trafficking convictions for Marcel Melton, affirming only possession of drug paraphernalia charge due to insufficient evidence.

Florida court affirms Emmanuel Reynolds' conviction appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Emmanuel Reynolds' conviction, allowing for potential future postconviction relief motions.

Florida court rules on sexual crimes case involving double jeopardy

Florida court addresses double jeopardy in sexual crimes case against Gary Warren, reinstating one conviction and affirming others.

Florida court overturns murder conviction due to jury errors

A Florida court has reversed Thomas Peruchi's murder conviction, citing errors in jury instructions regarding self-defense claims.

Florida court affirms ruling in Torres v. State of Florida

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the ruling in Wresley Torres v. State of Florida, impacting criminal defense proceedings.

Florida court overturns part of Fountain's sexual offense case

A Florida court reversed part of Donald Fountain's conviction for sexual offenses, affecting his life sentence on one count. Details inside.

Florida court affirms ruling in Torres-Menjivar case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the ruling in the case of Walter Torres-Menjivar v. State of Florida, impacting criminal law procedures.

Florida court affirms ruling in Torres-Menjivar case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Walter Torres-Menjivar, impacting his legal status and future.

Florida Court Upholds Conviction in Edwards Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Jamal Edwards' conviction, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Florida court affirms ruling in Calderon criminal appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Johnathan Calderon, impacting his criminal conviction.

Florida court affirms conviction in child sexual battery case

The Florida court upheld Ronald Coleman's conviction for sexual battery, ruling on hearsay evidence and preservation of legal arguments.

Florida court affirms judgment in David Johnson case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the judgment against David Johnson, allowing for potential postconviction relief.

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