Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas Court upholds convictions in assault case against Garcia

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Christopher Garcia's convictions for assault and unlawful restraint, citing the Confrontation Clause.

Texas Court affirms aggravated assault ruling against man

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a ruling against Barihenuye Twehangane for aggravated assault, affirming his 15-year prison sentence.

Texas Court upholds DWI conviction of Edward Navarette

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the DWI conviction of Edward Navarette, ruling no grounds for appeal were found.

Texas Court upholds stalking conviction of Michael Lowman

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Michael Lowman's stalking conviction and modifies the judgment to include a $5,000 fine.

Texas Court denies bail for convicted stalker pending appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's decision to deny bail to Michael Wayne Lowman, convicted of stalking, pending his appeal.

Texas Court of Appeals sends child abuse case back to trial court

The Texas Court of Appeals has remanded a case involving Jaime Peter Espericueta, convicted of child abuse, for a hearing on his financial status.

Texas Court upholds conviction in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Michael A. Allen's conviction for aggravated assault, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence and trial errors.

Texas Court upholds life sentence for aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a life sentence for Isaias Benitez, convicted of indecency with a child, citing evidence admission rulings.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in bestiality case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Julie Bailey's appeal of her bestiality conviction due to a waiver of her right to appeal.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in aggravated robbery case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Matthew Alex Johnson's appeal in an aggravated robbery case, citing lack of jurisdiction due to plea agreement.

Texas Court upholds murder convictions in Kim case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Yongyoon Kim's murder convictions, rejecting claims of self-defense and prosecutorial misconduct.

Texas Court upholds conviction of woman for child abuse

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Joquianna Bernard's conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child, rejecting her appeal arguments.

Texas Court of Appeals upholds conviction in sex abuse case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Lorenzo Ramirez's conviction for continuous sexual abuse of a child, addressing courtroom witness rules.

Texas Court upholds conviction of mother for child neglect

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Catherine Lynn Jarvey for injury to her son, citing severe neglect and malnutrition.

Texas Court upholds conviction of Charlie Leon Rhodes

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Charlie Leon Rhodes' conviction for evading arrest, resulting in a lengthy prison sentence.

Texas court upholds 27-year sentence for felon with firearm

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 27-year sentence for Charlie Leon Rhodes, convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

Texas Court affirms DWI conviction of Kevin Wade Gibson

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the DWI conviction of Kevin Wade Gibson, affirming the lower court's decision without finding grounds for appeal.

Texas Court dismisses appeal by Richard Williams

The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Richard Williams' appeal after he filed a motion for voluntary dismissal, affecting his criminal case.

Texas Court affirms sentence for woman in theft case

The Texas Court of Appeals upholds a 15-year sentence for Stacia McGrew, who pleaded guilty to theft of over $300,000.

Texas Court affirms conviction of Rondrael Lamar Rossum

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Rondrael Lamar Rossum's conviction for possession of a controlled substance, affirming a 20-year sentence.

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