Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Wyoming Supreme Court upholds drug conviction of Brown

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed Marvin Emmett Brown's drug-related convictions, ruling on suppression motions and evidence admissibility.

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal from Fantasia Sims Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Fantasia Sims' appeal due to untimeliness and failure to follow proper procedures after a guilty plea.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Daniel Ramos for rape

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Daniel Ramos's conviction for raping his underage nephew, maintaining the trial court's decision.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on felonious assault case

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed Abdullah Yusufi's conviction for felonious assault and domestic violence, emphasizing the need for merged sentences.

Ohio Court upholds murder conviction in drive-by shooting case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Savion McCall's conviction for complicity to murder in a drive-by shooting that resulted in a woman's death.

Ohio Court dismisses appeal in State v. Tudor case

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismisses Vannessa Tudor's appeal, ruling it frivolous and granting her counsel's request to withdraw.

Georgia court transfers murder case appeal to Supreme Court

The Georgia Court of Appeals transferred Lewis Geddie's appeal to the Supreme Court, affecting his felony murder and manslaughter convictions.

Ohio court upholds 8-9 year sentence for child exploitation

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Julianne Thompson's 8-9 year sentence for creating explicit materials involving her daughter, citing public safety.

Ohio Court upholds theft conviction of Cassander Lynch

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the theft conviction of Cassander Lynch, addressing evidence weight, restitution, and sentence stay.

Georgia court dismisses appeal in child molestation case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Steven Wright's appeal on child molestation convictions due to lack of jurisdiction. Key details inside.

Illinois Court Upholds Conviction of Brandon Stallings

The Illinois Appellate Court affirms the conviction of Brandon Stallings for armed habitual criminal, addressing key Fourth Amendment issues.

Hawaii Court Upholds Conviction in Kidnapping Case

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirms Cody Presti's conviction for unlawful imprisonment, impacting future cases involving self-representation.

Hawaii Court Upholds Conviction of Ricky Balajadia Jr.

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Ricky Balajadia Jr. for attempted escape from custody, addressing key evidentiary issues.

Ohio Court upholds rape conviction, modifies sentencing order

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a rape conviction against William R. Mejia-Estrada while modifying the sentencing order for clerical errors.

Ohio Court affirms conviction and sentencing of Roderick Lewis

The Ohio Court of Appeals upholds Roderick Lewis's conviction and sentencing for drug possession, addressing speedy trial rights and consecutive sentences.

Ohio court affirms 10-month prison sentence for Malloy

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a 10-month prison sentence for Timothy C. Malloy, who pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property.

Ohio court affirms sentencing of Joshua D. Born in drug case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the sentencing of Joshua D. Born, who received a prison term for drug trafficking and possession charges.

Hawaii Court Upholds Conviction of Ricky Balajadia Jr.

The Hawaii Intermediate Court affirms Ricky Balajadia Jr.'s conviction for attempted escape, addressing evidence and sentencing issues.

Hawaii Court Upholds Conviction in Unlawful Imprisonment Case

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Cody Presti for unlawful imprisonment, addressing multiple legal challenges.

Massachusetts Court Denies Craig Hood's Plea Withdrawal

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the denial of Craig Hood's motion to withdraw guilty pleas related to 1993 murders.

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