Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Iowa Appeals Court Upholds Conviction of Dennis Ruppe

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Dennis Ruppe's conviction for attempted murder and other charges, rejecting claims of new evidence and ineffective counsel.

Iowa Court Affirms Murder Conviction of Dequanta Zachary

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Dequanta Zachary's murder convictions, citing sufficient evidence and addressing speedy trial concerns.

Iowa Court Affirms Conviction of Charles Ryan Fisher

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Charles Ryan Fisher's conviction for sexual abuse and lascivious acts involving a child, rejecting claims of trial errors.

Iowa Court Affirms Sentencing in Child Sexual Abuse Case

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the sentencing of Elijah Covington for multiple sexual offenses against a child, affirming the trial court's procedures.

Iowa Court Upholds Assault Conviction of Dairramey Moore

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Dairramey Moore's conviction for assault causing bodily injury, addressing evidentiary and sentencing issues.

Court reduces murder conviction to manslaughter in Florida

Florida court overturns second-degree murder conviction, ruling impulsive reaction to threat warrants manslaughter charge instead.

Arkansas Court upholds Deniek Mitchell's battery convictions

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms Deniek Mitchell's battery convictions, ruling his challenge to evidence sufficiency was not preserved.

Arkansas Court dismisses appeal in drug and DUI case

The Arkansas Court of Appeals dismissed Rickey Gipson's appeal regarding his guilty plea for drug possession and DUI, citing procedural rules.

Court upholds aggravated robbery conviction in Arkansas

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms Timothy Francis's conviction for aggravated robbery and theft, citing sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict.

Florida court affirms murder conviction of Keith Agee

The Florida court upheld Keith Agee's first-degree murder conviction, addressing key issues in manslaughter law and jury instructions.

Ohio court affirms misdemeanor assault conviction of Smith

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld James Smith's misdemeanor assault conviction, ruling that self-defense claims were not substantiated.

Indiana Court upholds conviction of Sharon McLain for drugs

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirms Sharon McLain's conviction for methamphetamine dealing, addressing evidence and sentencing issues.

Iowa court upholds prison sentence for domestic abuse case

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Orville Hill's prison sentence for domestic abuse, emphasizing public safety over rehabilitation.

Iowa Court Affirms Sentence for Jeremy McAtee's Violations

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Jeremy McAtee's sentence for driving violations, emphasizing the importance of accountability in sentencing.

Florida court upholds felony conviction for damaged gate

The Florida court affirms a felony conviction for Paul Phang, who damaged a malfunctioning exit gate while trying to leave a gated community.

Connecticut court denies appeal in sexual assault case

The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld a lower court's ruling denying Luis M. Rodriguez's habeas corpus petition for ineffective counsel.

Virginia Court Affirms Sentencing in Arson Case Involving Stalking

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a 20-year sentence for Julian Darius Karapetkov, convicted of arson and stalking, affirming the trial court's decisions.

California Court of Appeal rules on Sidney Campbell case

The California Court of Appeal affirms the denial of Sidney Campbell's petition for resentencing in a second-degree murder case.

Ohio Court Affirms DUI Conviction in Buetner Case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a DUI conviction for Dylan Buetner, affirming the trial court's decision on the admissibility of sobriety tests.

California Court of Appeal affirms restitution in Castillo case

The court upheld a significant restitution order for victims of Miguel Acosta Castillo, Jr., affirming the trial court's decision on noneconomic damages.

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