Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Court rules on animal cruelty jury instruction in Florida case

The Florida court rules on jury instructions for animal cruelty and fines in a case involving Eferm Zoran Johnson and the State of Florida.

Florida court affirms ruling in Lebron-Jimenez case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Manuel Lebron-Jimenez, impacting his legal standing and future.

Florida court revokes probation for man convicted of child porn

A Florida court has ruled to revoke Michael A. Ford's probation for violating conditions related to his child pornography conviction.

Court upholds life sentence for Jonathon Grimshaw in Florida

The Florida District Court affirms Jonathon Grimshaw's life sentence for first-degree murder, rejecting his appeal for a jury advisory verdict.

Florida court affirms conviction in child sexual battery case

The Florida District Court affirmed Brandon Parker's conviction for attempted sexual battery against a child, correcting probation order details.

Florida court upholds second-degree murder conviction

The Florida court affirmed the conviction of Pablo Johnson for second-degree murder, addressing trial errors and jury instructions.

Florida court affirms convictions in attempted murder case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Ygnacio Sanchez's convictions for attempted murder and child abuse, correcting a sentencing error.

Florida court reduces excessive bail for child porn suspect

Florida court grants habeas petition, reducing bail for Alan Dale Sewell, charged with child pornography, ruling it excessive based on his finances.

Florida Court Reverses Sentence in Murder Case Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal overturned part of Jacob Omar Hill's sentence for attempted murder, citing double jeopardy concerns.

Court affirms denial of postconviction relief for Santiago

Omar Santiago's appeal for postconviction relief denied by Florida court, affirming his life sentence for murder and solicitation.

Florida Court Affirms Conviction in Marshall Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Percival Michael Marshall's conviction, impacting his legal status and future appeals.

Florida court affirms ruling in Long v. State of Florida

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Antonio L. Long v. State of Florida, impacting criminal law in the state.

Florida court affirms conviction in drug deal murder case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Alexander Pena's conviction for first-degree murder related to a drug deal gone wrong.

Florida court affirms ruling in Fred Lee Jr. case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Fred Lee Jr. v. State of Florida, impacting criminal justice.

Florida court reverses theft conviction of Randy Williams

The Florida District Court of Appeal reverses Randy Williams' theft conviction, citing insufficient evidence of criminal intent.

Florida court reverses drug convictions due to unlawful stop

A Florida court ruled that Jamie Lee Bauman's drug convictions were reversed due to an unlawful vehicle stop based on an anonymous tip.

Court orders new trial for man convicted of murder

The Florida court ruled that Jared Johnson deserves a new trial due to improper jury size in his felony murder case involving his infant son.

Florida court affirms ruling in Jason Lee Ripley case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Jason Lee Ripley, impacting future legal proceedings.

Florida Court Affirms Conviction in Antonio Lee Ross Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Antonio Lee Ross's conviction, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Mangual-Rodriguez Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the ruling in the Mangual-Rodriguez case, impacting future criminal appeals in the state.

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