Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Arkansas Court upholds 30-year sentence for Reginald Nalls

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms Reginald Nalls' 30-year prison sentence, ruling on the admissibility of evidence during sentencing.

Arkansas Court upholds second-degree murder conviction

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms Lloyd Barber, Jr.'s second-degree murder conviction, addressing evidence and constitutional rights.

Arkansas Court dismisses Adkins' appeal for postconviction relief

The Arkansas Court of Appeals dismissed Jason Adkins' appeal for postconviction relief due to untimeliness, impacting his sexual assault conviction.

Arkansas Court upholds probation revocation for Tristanis

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the revocation of Heriberto Junior Tristanis's probation for multiple violations, including failure to report.

Arkansas Court upholds guilty plea of Cody Woolems

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms the denial of Cody Woolems' postconviction relief, maintaining his guilty plea and sentencing.

Court upholds conviction of Charles Ewing, Jr. for firearm charge

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms Charles Ewing, Jr.'s conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm after a jury trial.

Florida court reverses convictions in tragic child death case

The Florida court overturned Rhonda Jewell's convictions for felony murder and child neglect, citing lack of proof of intent in the case.

Court upholds conviction of Brittany Chinchar for drug charges

The Florida court affirms Brittany Chinchar's conviction for drug possession and trafficking, rejecting claims of judicial vindictiveness.

Court affirms battery convictions of Jewell Johnson in Arkansas

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld Jewell Johnson's battery convictions, affirming the evidence of serious injuries to the victims.

Florida Court Upholds Murder Conviction of John Henry Johnson

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms John Henry Johnson's conviction for second-degree murder and firearm possession, impacting future cases.

Texas Court reverses conviction for drug possession case

Texas Court of Appeals reverses Kyle Lynn Shelton's drug possession conviction due to unlawful search and lack of evidence.

Hawaii court upholds conviction of Anthony Lee Decker

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed Anthony Lee Decker's conviction for sexual assault and promoting pornography for minors.

Ohio court upholds conviction of Rochelle Work for fraud

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Rochelle Work's conviction for credit card misuse, denying her request to withdraw her guilty plea.

Ohio Court of Appeals upholds assault conviction of Hasan

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Yahya Hasan's conviction for assault, ruling he did not prove self-defense in a physical altercation.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of father for child sexual abuse

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Keith Bores for multiple counts of sexual abuse against his children, emphasizing the strength of the evidence.

Ohio Court affirms convictions in State v. Kroner case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the convictions of Craig Ryan Kroner for multiple offenses, including tampering with evidence and drug possession.

Ohio Court of Appeals upholds drug trafficking conviction

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Da'Quan M. Davis for drug trafficking and identity fraud, impacting future legal interpretations.

Court upholds conviction of Jaime Sanchez for child abuse

The Appellate Division affirms Jaime Sanchez's conviction for sexual conduct against a child, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence and trial conduct.

New York court affirms conviction in People v. Turner case

The Appellate Division of New York affirms George Turner's conviction for drug possession, addressing plea agreement concerns.

New York court affirms jail sentence for Andy Roman

The New York Appellate Division upheld the jail sentence for Andy Roman, who pleaded guilty to weapon possession charges.

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