Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Florida court reverses part of child abuse conviction ruling

A Florida court reversed part of a child abuse conviction, affecting the imposed fines while affirming the conviction on one count.

Florida court upholds life sentence for Antjuan Sanders

The Florida court affirms life sentence for Antjuan Sanders, convicted of first-degree murder, rejecting claims of improper interrogation and insufficient evidence.

Florida court orders new trial for man convicted of homicide

A Florida court has reversed the conviction of Michael Getts for vehicular homicide, ordering a new trial due to exclusion of key evidence.

Florida court upholds ruling in Sylvester Kelly case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the Sylvester Kelly case, impacting the defendant's legal standing.

Florida court upholds DUI manslaughter conviction of Clark

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Thomas Frank Clark's DUI manslaughter conviction while correcting sentencing errors.

Florida court affirms ruling in Howard v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the ruling in the case of David Bianco Howard v. State of Florida, impacting criminal appeal processes.

Florida court affirms life sentence for Luther Keith Evans

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a life sentence for Luther Keith Evans, rejecting his petition for habeas corpus.

Florida court affirms decision in Stanko appeal case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the lower court's decision in the case of Steven Eric Stanko against the State of Florida.

Florida Court Upholds Steven Stanko's Conviction Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Steven Stanko's conviction, impacting his legal options moving forward.

Florida court affirms revocation of community control for man

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the revocation of Frederick Johnson's community control and sentencing as a Violent Felony Offender.

Court overturns sentencing errors in Cheyenne Marron case

The Florida court reversed Cheyenne Marron's sentences due to illegal probation terms, impacting her armed robbery conviction.

Court reverses one conviction in child pornography case

Florida court reverses one count against Christopher Queen while affirming others, focusing on hearsay evidence in child pornography charges.

Florida Court Affirms Redding's Conviction in Appeal Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld Micah Redding's conviction, impacting legal proceedings in Sarasota County.

Florida court affirms ruling in Demetrius Eddie case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Demetrius Lashay Eddie, impacting his legal standing.

Florida court affirms ruling in Eddie v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Demetrius Lashay Eddie, impacting his legal standing.

Florida court affirms ruling in Donovan Smith appeal case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in Donovan Arsenio Smith's case, affirming the decision with no additional commentary.

Court orders new trial for man convicted of multiple crimes

Florida court reverses convictions of Derek Lamar Edwards, citing prejudicial evidence admitted during trial. A new trial is ordered.

Florida court rules on drug convictions in Chumney case

The Florida court reversed one of Andrew Chumney's drug convictions due to double jeopardy, impacting his sentencing.

Florida court affirms ruling in Jeremy Myers case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the ruling in the Jeremy Myers case, impacting future appeals and criminal cases in the state.

Florida court affirms ruling in Zachery L. Oliver case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court ruling in the Zachery L. Oliver case, impacting the legal landscape in Pinellas County.

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