Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Florida court rules on appeal in sex solicitation case

A Florida court reversed part of a conviction related to sex solicitation while affirming another charge against Jordan Walker.

Florida Court Affirms Conviction of Isaac Jackson for Robbery

The Florida District Court upholds Isaac Jackson's robbery conviction, addressing evidence sufficiency and procedural issues regarding fines.

Florida court upholds life sentences in 1984 child murder case

The Florida court affirmed the life sentences of James Leon Jackson for the murder and sexual assault of a child in 1984, citing sufficient evidence.

Court affirms conviction of Richard Hetherington in Florida

Florida court upholds Richard Hetherington's conviction for burglary and theft, correcting a clerical error in sentencing.

Florida Court Upholds Conviction of Jarvarious Jackson

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the conviction of Jarvarious Shaundell Jackson, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

Florida court affirms probation revocation for Derrick Brown

The Florida District Court upheld Derrick Brown's probation revocation but corrected sentencing errors in his case.

Florida court upholds convictions for armed robbery case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms convictions of Guillermo L. Cruz-Cedeno for armed robbery and firearm offenses following an appeal.

Florida court affirms life sentence in drug distribution case

The Florida court upheld a life sentence for Marcus Dewayne Jackson, convicted of first-degree murder linked to a heroin overdose.

Court upholds conviction of juvenile in attempted murder case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the conviction of Kendall Wainwright, a juvenile, for attempted felony murder and armed robbery.

Florida court upholds life sentence for premeditated murder

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a life sentence for Warren Mygel Hetherington, ruling on the admissibility of prior bad act evidence.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Jivaro D. Smith Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Jivaro D. Smith, impacting his legal standing.

Florida court upholds conviction of felon for gun possession

The Florida court affirmed Booker T. Oliver's conviction for firearm possession, ruling his defense of necessity was properly denied.

Florida Court Affirms Conviction of Ricky R. Warren

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Ricky R. Warren's conviction, impacting future appeals and criminal cases in the state.

Court affirms convictions but remands for cost clarification

The Florida court upheld Justin Wayne Schwanger's convictions but ordered a remand for clarification on sentencing costs.

Florida court affirms ruling in Johnson v. State appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Kevin D. Johnson v. State of Florida, impacting the appellant's case.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Brown v. State Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the ruling in James Lee Brown v. State of Florida, impacting criminal appeals in the state.

Court reverses concealed firearm conviction for Kenyatta Harmon

The Florida court overturned Kenyatta Harmon's concealed firearm conviction, affirming other charges due to lack of evidence on licensure.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Osorio-Camacho Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a ruling in the case of Christian Osorio-Camacho against the State of Florida, impacting future appeals.

Florida appeals court rules in favor of state in Osorio case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a lower court's ruling in the case of Christian Osorio-Camacho against the State of Florida.

Florida court upholds decision in Osorio-Camacho case

The Third District Court of Appeal affirms a lower court's ruling in the case of Christian Osorio-Camacho against the State of Florida.

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