Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas Court upholds 12-year sentence for drug possession

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 12-year prison sentence for Natalie Bowen Blades, convicted of possession of a controlled substance.

Texas Court upholds life sentences for aggravated assault

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms life sentences for Randall Swank, convicted of aggravated assault and driving while intoxicated.

Texas Court upholds prison sentence for Arturo Salinas, Jr.

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms an eight-year prison sentence for Arturo Salinas, Jr. after he pled guilty to theft and evading arrest.

Indiana Court upholds conviction of David Charles for abuse

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirms David Charles's conviction for child molestation, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence against him.

Florida court affirms life sentence for Jeremy Holmes appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld Jeremy Holmes' life sentence, emphasizing the clarity of legislative intent behind such sentences.

Florida court affirms sex offender probation for Foster

The Florida court upheld the imposition of sex offender probation conditions for Shawn Foster, highlighting legal precedents on similar cases.

Ohio Court upholds convictions in attempted rape case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Deaarron King's convictions for attempted rape and gross sexual imposition, emphasizing victim's clear objections.

Maine Supreme Court upholds convictions in domestic violence case

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed Duane D. Hanson's convictions for multiple domestic violence charges, despite trial errors.

Court reverses murder conviction in juror misconduct case

The South Carolina Court of Appeals reverses Jamira Davis's murder conviction due to juror misconduct, leading to a new trial.

Wisconsin Court Affirms Conviction of Corey Gransberry

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals upheld Corey Gransberry's conviction for attempted armed robbery and homicide, denying claims of ineffective counsel.

Georgia court allows appeal in probation revocation case

The Georgia Court of Appeals grants Wesley Snyder's appeal after his probation was revoked for violating terms related to family violence charges.

Ohio Court upholds domestic violence conviction of Dwaun James

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Dwaun James' conviction for domestic violence, rejecting his claims of trial errors and constitutional violations.

Ohio court affirms conviction of John H. Mack, Jr.

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of John H. Mack, Jr., for aggravated murder and other charges, addressing claims of ineffective counsel.

Illinois court upholds murder sentence for Damond Riddlespriger

The Illinois Appellate Court affirms a 50-year sentence for Damond Riddlespriger, rejecting claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.

Texas Court upholds conviction for indecency with a child

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for indecency with a child, rejecting arguments on evidence sufficiency and jury instructions.

Court Rules on Evidence in Aiken Gun Possession Case

The court allows prior gun conviction evidence in Ronald Aiken's trial, impacting his defense against firearm possession charges.

Massachusetts Court Upholds Conviction in Child Homicide Case

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the conviction of Shu Feng Hsu for involuntary manslaughter in the death of her niece.

Texas Court upholds ruling in criminal mischief case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a ruling against Jose M. Portalatin for violating community supervision terms related to GPS monitoring.

Tenth Circuit upholds conviction in child abuse case

The Tenth Circuit affirms Mason Wilson's conviction for child abuse and neglect after a trial revealed severe injuries to his infant daughter.

Florida court orders new trial for Amari Wellons in murder case

The Florida District Court of Appeal has reversed Amari Wellons' murder conviction, ordering a new trial due to excluded evidence.

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