Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Florida court affirms ruling in McCrary appeal case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the ruling in Ted Earl McCrary III's case against the State of Florida, confirming the lower court's decision.

Florida court affirms ruling in Vickers v. State case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Kyle Curtis Vickers against the State of Florida.

Court Affirms Conviction in Thornton v. State of Florida

The Florida District Court upheld Curtis Thornton's conviction, affirming the lower court's decision in a case involving criminal charges.

Florida court affirms decision in Johnson v. State appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Lewis Edward Johnson, Jr., affecting the legal landscape for similar appeals.

Court upholds murder conviction of Christopher Brown

The Florida court affirmed Christopher Brown's conviction for second-degree murder, rejecting claims of trial errors related to self-defense evidence.

Court reverses battery convictions against Florida man

Florida court reverses battery convictions of Jarrail Brown, citing lack of lawful execution of duty by deputies during arrest.

Florida court upholds conviction in murder, sexual battery case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Michael Porter's conviction for murder and sexual battery, rejecting his appeal on DNA evidence suppression.

Florida court reduces robbery conviction to theft charge

A Florida court has overturned a robbery conviction, ruling that the evidence did not support the charge, and has ordered a lesser theft conviction.

Florida court affirms ruling in Demetrius Marshall case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the ruling in the Demetrius Marshall case, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

Court affirms second-degree murder conviction of Barber

The Florida court upheld Antwan Barber's conviction for second-degree murder, rejecting his motion to disqualify the judge in the case.

Florida court affirms ruling in Markham Scott Smith case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Markham Scott Smith, impacting his legal standing.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Ronald Lee Appeal Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in Ronald Lee's appeal, affecting his criminal conviction.

Florida court upholds ruling in Carmelo Padilla case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a ruling in the case of Carmelo Padilla, addressing key issues of witness testimony and prior statements.

Florida court affirms murder conviction of Kimwana Hamilton

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Kimwana Hamilton's murder conviction while ordering a written order on his trial competency.

Court orders new trial for man convicted of double murder

Florida court orders new trial for Jeremy Macauley after ruling that exculpatory evidence was improperly excluded during his trial.

Court overturns grand theft conviction of Curtis Moore

Florida court reverses Curtis Moore's grand theft conviction while affirming his possession of drug paraphernalia charge.

Court upholds conviction in Gilchrist County murder case

Florida court affirms Michael Porter's conviction for murder and related charges, ruling on DNA evidence suppression motion.

Florida court affirms ruling in Valdespino appeal case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Adrian Martinez Valdespino v. State of Florida.

Court affirms sentence for man convicted of aggravated battery

The Florida court upheld Gabryl Sullivan's conviction for aggravated battery, clarifying the application of Stand Your Ground laws.

Florida court upholds conviction of Orenthius Javon Harris

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the conviction of Orenthius Javon Harris, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

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