Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Ohio Court upholds 24-year sentence for Brandon Ryan

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms a 24-year sentence for Brandon Ryan, who caused a fatal crash while fleeing police. The ruling addresses multiple legal issues.

Ohio Court upholds convictions for resisting arrest, obstruction

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Brandon Riefers' convictions for resisting arrest and obstructing official business, ruling they are not allied offenses.

Ohio Court of Appeals upholds conviction of Rashon Cheatham

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Rashon Cheatham's conviction for child endangerment and OVI, following a traffic stop incident.

Ohio Court dismisses appeal in State v. Elkin case

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed Alexsandr Elkin's appeal, ruling it was frivolous and granting his attorney's request to withdraw.

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal in Domestic Violence Case

The Court of Appeals of Georgia dismisses Elfrem Moore's appeal regarding his aggravated assault conviction and sentencing.

Ohio court rules on OVI case involving Joseph Engelhart

The Ohio Court of Appeals addressed Joseph Engelhart's OVI conviction, affirming some aspects while reversing others, leading to a remand for resentencing.

Ohio Court upholds assault sentence against Norman Tackett

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the sentence for Norman Tackett, who was convicted of assault, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime.

Ohio Court upholds consecutive sentences for sexual offenses

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms a five-year sentence for Steven Brandel, convicted of multiple sexual offenses against minors.

Ohio Court upholds 18-23 year sentence for Charl Bosman

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Charl Bosman's 18-23 year sentence for multiple counts of rape and gross sexual imposition against family members.

Ohio court affirms conviction of Jeremiah Washington

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Jeremiah Washington for aggravated robbery and felonious assault, affirming the trial court's judgment.

Ohio Court upholds drug possession conviction of Ashley Moore

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Ashley Moore for drug possession, ruling the police search was justified.

Court rules on pretrial motions in sex trafficking case

The court addressed several pretrial motions in the sex trafficking case against Devontee Parker, impacting witness testimony and indictment details.

Montana Supreme Court affirms Mathis incest conviction appeal

The Montana Supreme Court upheld Holly Anne Mathis's incest conviction, rejecting claims of prosecutorial misconduct and ineffective counsel.

Connecticut Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Guerrero

The Connecticut Supreme Court affirmed Leon L. Guerrero's murder conviction, ruling that self-defense claims were not justified in his case.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in drug possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Damarius Washington's appeal after he waived his right to appeal in a drug possession case.

Ninth Circuit upholds murder-for-hire conviction of Gessen

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Allen Gessen's conviction for murder-for-hire, rejecting his arguments about jury instructions and evidence.

Mississippi Court Affirms Murder Convictions of Siblings

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the convictions of Dominique Weatherspoon and William Jackson III for murder and aggravated assault.

Idaho Court upholds conviction in aggravated battery case

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirms Delmar Lake's conviction for aggravated battery after a domestic violence incident.

Washington court orders new trial for convicted child molester

The Washington Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for Christopher Lester, convicted of child molestation, due to fairness concerns.

Florida court affirms ruling in Garrett v. State of Florida

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirms a ruling in the case of Christopher Garrett v. State of Florida, impacting future legal proceedings.

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