Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Court upholds conviction of Nicholas Vallia in shooting case

The Florida court affirmed Nicholas Vallia's conviction for attempted murder, rejecting his claims of trial errors related to mistrials.

Florida court upholds murder conviction despite evidence issues

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Carl Auguste's murder conviction, addressing prior convictions' admissibility and self-defense claims.

Florida Court Denies Child's Self-Defense Claim in Case

A Florida court ruled against a child's claim of self-defense under the Stand-Your-Ground law, allowing the case to proceed to trial.

Court upholds Kamiah Lanier's plea deal in Florida case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Kamiah Lanier's plea deal, ruling his sentence challenge is not legally valid.

Court overturns manslaughter plea of Emmanuel Ruiz, 16

The Florida court reversed a manslaughter plea for Emmanuel Ruiz, emphasizing the importance of proper legal counsel in plea agreements.

Court upholds fentanyl trafficking conviction in Florida case

Florida court affirms Jarrell Tolliver's conviction for fentanyl trafficking, addressing jury composition amid ongoing Supreme Court review.

Florida court affirms sentence for Eric Demond Parrish

The Florida court upheld Eric Demond Parrish's 30-year sentence for sexual battery, rejecting his appeal for a lesser sentence.

Court affirms sentence for Noah Craig after assault case

Noah Craig's suspended sentence revoked due to aggravated assault on a household member. Court upholds decision amid evidence of violence.

Arkansas Court upholds Kimbrell's conviction for assault

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms Chyenne Kimbrell's conviction for second-degree battery and aggravated assault on law enforcement officers.

Arkansas Court upholds rape conviction of Donovan Draper

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms Donovan Draper's rape conviction, addressing evidence sufficiency and juror bias claims.

Florida court reduces sentence for felon firearm possession

A Florida court overturned a mandatory minimum sentence for Lavoral Hamilton, affirming his conviction but correcting his punishment.

Florida Court Upholds Conviction of Kemar Kasio Oakley

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed Kemar Kasio Oakley's convictions for armed robbery and other charges, addressing key legal issues.

Arkansas Court upholds conviction of Thomas Eugene Whitt

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Thomas Eugene Whitt on multiple counts, including rape and incest, totaling 150 years in prison.

Florida court upholds petit theft conviction of Steven Brown

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Steven Brown's conviction for petit theft, addressing jury size and acquittal motions.

Tenth Circuit Court Rules on Club Q Shooting Lawsuits

The Tenth Circuit Court ruled on lawsuits related to the Club Q shooting, affecting survivors and victims' families in Colorado.

Court affirms robbery conviction, vacates Rodney Brown's sentence

The Eleventh Circuit Court upheld Rodney Brown's robbery conviction but vacated his sentence due to an error in applying sentencing guidelines.

Connecticut court upholds conviction in domestic violence case

The Connecticut Appellate Court affirms Esteban Q. Hernaiz's conviction for unlawful restraint and breach of peace, citing sufficient evidence of abuse.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of man for soliciting nude images

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Alvin C. Emfinger for attempting to solicit nude images from a minor, emphasizing sufficient evidence.

Ohio Court upholds conviction in DUI case against Christen

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Dennis Christen's DUI conviction, ruling that police had sufficient cause to conduct sobriety tests.

Ohio court reverses sexual imposition conviction of Nevin

The Ohio Court of Appeals overturned Ryan Nevin's sexual imposition conviction, ruling insufficient evidence for first-degree charges.

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