Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Florida Court Affirms Conviction in Berrien Appeal Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upholds the conviction of Jevon Tavis Berrien, affecting his legal standing and future options.

Mississippi Court upholds murder conviction of Thomas Pearson

The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirms Thomas Pearson's murder conviction, rejecting claims of self-defense and evidence exclusion.

Court affirms sentence for man convicted of firearm charges

Virginia court upholds sentence for Jeffrey Hampton, convicted of firearm-related charges after a shooting incident, despite his appeal.

Virginia court affirms convictions in child sexual abuse case

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the convictions of Paul Thomas Cheatham for multiple sexual offenses against his daughter, affirming the trial court's decisions.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of mother for child endangerment

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Amanda Duncan's conviction for child endangerment, ruling that evidence supported the trial court's decision.

Ohio Court upholds convictions for assault and obstruction

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms James Carlson's convictions for assaulting an officer and obstructing official business during a mental health crisis.

Ohio Court affirms drug sentence for Dustin Williams

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a sentence for Dustin Williams, affirming the trial court's decision on felony drug charges.

Ohio Court upholds conviction in Stark County shooting case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Roger Lee Thompson's conviction for felonious assault and related charges stemming from a shooting incident.

California court reverses conviction in Stammers case

The California Court of Appeal reversed Stuart Stammers' conviction for forcible digital penetration, citing unfair trial due to prejudicial evidence.

Kentucky Court Upholds Rape Conviction of Angelo Majoreta

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Angelo Majoreta for third-degree rape, impacting future cases involving minors.

Ohio Court of Appeals upholds drug trafficking sentence

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Kenneth White's drug trafficking sentence, addressing financial sanctions and the ability to pay costs.

First Circuit Court rules on González drug smuggling case

The First Circuit Court affirmed part of the ruling in the drug smuggling case of José Manuel González, addressing sentencing issues.

Arizona court vacates murder convictions in Diliz case

The Arizona Court of Appeals vacated Erick Diliz's murder convictions, citing a violation of his Miranda rights during police questioning.

Indiana Court of Appeals rules on Ivy Sisson's kidnapping case

The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld Ivy Sisson's kidnapping conviction but vacated several other charges, impacting future cases of domestic violence.

Florida court affirms ruling in Williams v. State appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Williams v. State, impacting the appellant's legal standing.

Florida court reverses sexual battery conviction of Green

The Florida court has reversed Gregory Green's sexual battery conviction, citing improper evidence and prosecutor statements during trial.

Delaware court denies severance in stalking and shooting case

A Delaware court rules against Jashaun Johnson's motion to sever charges of stalking and attempted murder, allowing a joint trial.

Texas Court of Appeals overturns murder conviction of Brown

The Texas Court of Appeals reversed Adam Ray Brown's murder conviction, citing jury charge errors. The case will return to the lower court for further proceedings.

Court overturns conviction in lewd conduct case in Florida

The Florida court reversed a conviction of Cristopher Cruz for lewd conduct due to improper evidence admission, impacting future child abuse cases.

Ohio court affirms conviction in gross sexual imposition case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Billy Joe Teter for gross sexual imposition, affirming the trial court's decision.

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