Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas Court upholds conviction of Livan Rios for evading arrest

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Livan Rios's conviction for evading arrest, ruling the appeal is frivolous and confirming a six-year sentence.

Texas Court upholds conviction for drug possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Ted Darwin Moore's conviction for possession of methamphetamine, impacting future drug possession cases.

Texas Court of Appeals upholds indecency conviction of Mendez

Joshua Mendez's convictions for indecency with a child upheld by Texas Court of Appeals, impacting child safety and legal standards.

Texas Court Affirms DWI Conviction of Nicole Diane Ebert

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Nicole Diane Ebert's DWI conviction, addressing issues related to evidence suppression and witness testimony.

Texas Court upholds 60-year sentence for intoxication manslaughter

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a 60-year sentence for Matthew John Flaskrud, convicted of intoxication manslaughter after a fatal motorcycle crash.

Texas Court upholds sentences for aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the sentencing of Robert Cohen Tolleson III for aggravated assault and sexual assault of a minor.

Texas court dismisses DWI appeal by Brianna Cobos

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Brianna Cobos' DWI appeal after she chose not to pursue it, impacting her legal standing.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Michael Keith Brasher Jr.'s appeal in an aggravated assault case after he requested to withdraw it.

Texas Court affirms sentence for Tressie Butcher's felonies

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Tressie Butcher's sentence for unauthorized vehicle use and burglary, affirming the trial court's decision.

Texas Court upholds conviction of Shanita Marie Fletcher

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the assault conviction of Shanita Marie Fletcher, who was found guilty of attacking a detention officer.

Texas Court upholds conviction of Moussa Pepouna for assault

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Moussa Pepouna for sexual assault, ruling no reversible errors were found in the trial.

Louisiana court affirms murder conviction, vacates sentence

The Louisiana Court of Appeal upheld Seth T. Strickland's murder conviction but vacated his life sentence for procedural errors.

Louisiana Court upholds conviction of Travis June in child case

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirms Travis June's conviction for attempted molestation of a juvenile but vacates his sentence for resentencing.

Indiana Court upholds 22-year sentence for Andrew Crossley

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirms a 22-year sentence for Andrew Crossley, convicted of rape and child exploitation, emphasizing the severity of his crimes.

Louisiana Court upholds convictions in double murder case

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirms Donald Dewayne White's convictions for double murder and attempted murder, addressing key legal issues.

Louisiana Court upholds murder conviction of Brandon Lindsey

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed Brandon Lindsey's murder conviction, allowing evidence of past domestic violence in the trial.

Louisiana Court affirms conviction of Derrick Morris in shooting

The Louisiana Court of Appeal upheld Derrick Morris's conviction for attempted manslaughter, amending his sentence to allow parole eligibility.

Louisiana Court of Appeal upholds manslaughter conviction

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed Bruce Causey's manslaughter conviction, addressing key issues around self-defense and evidence admissibility.

Florida court grants habeas corpus petition in bond case

A Florida court ruled in favor of Kamari Gardner, granting a new bond hearing after denying his initial request for release in an attempted murder case.

Florida court rules on appeal in threat transmission case

A Florida court affirms some rulings while reversing others in Jeremiah Laplace's appeal regarding threats and costs in his conviction.

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