Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Florida court upholds conviction in Gonzales sexual battery case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Tranquilino Gonzales' conviction for sexual battery, addressing jury size and sentencing queries.

Arkansas Court upholds conviction for computer fraud case

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms Aechia Armstrong's conviction for computer fraud and issuing a false financial statement.

Arkansas Court upholds conviction of Brandon Hughes in case

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms Brandon Hughes' negligent homicide conviction, addressing juror bias concerns raised during sentencing.

Texas Court affirms convictions in child sexual abuse case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Brian Edward Hawley's convictions for continuous sexual abuse of children, affirming the jury's findings.

Louisiana Court upholds murder conviction of Latron Jones

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirms Latron Jones' murder conviction, ruling evidence supports intent despite claims of intoxication.

Louisiana Court upholds murder conviction of Latron Jones

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed Latron Jones' murder conviction, ruling evidence supported intent despite claims of intoxication.

Louisiana Court upholds 40-year sentence for manslaughter

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirms Vincent L. Jackson's 40-year sentence for manslaughter, rejecting claims of excessive punishment.

Connecticut court upholds guilty plea in assault case

The Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed the conviction of Pedro Acevedo, denying his appeal to withdraw a guilty plea for assault.

Georgia Court Reverses Child Cruelty Conviction in Appeal

The Georgia Court of Appeals overturned Cledir Barros's child cruelty conviction, citing the trial court's failure to instruct on reckless conduct.

Ohio Court upholds sentence for child endangerment case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Logan Kocsis's sentence for child endangerment, emphasizing adherence to sentencing laws.

Ohio court upholds DUI conviction in State v. Wesley case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms a DUI conviction for Cody D. Wesley, addressing key issues on traffic stops and sobriety tests.

Connecticut Supreme Court Orders New Trial in Murder Case

The Connecticut Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for Rashad Tee Sellers after ruling that the trial court improperly admitted gunshot residue evidence.

Court reverses murder conviction due to jury instruction error

The Tenth Circuit Court reversed Thomas Phillips' murder conviction, citing errors in jury instructions regarding self-defense in his case.

Court upholds pretrial detention of church leader David Taylor

The Sixth Circuit Court affirms the pretrial detention of David Taylor, leader of a church accused of forced labor and abuse.

Third Circuit upholds conviction of Luis Figueroa in appeal

The Third Circuit Court affirms Luis Figueroa's convictions for kidnapping and other crimes, rejecting claims of trial errors and delays.

Eighth Circuit upholds conviction of Darius Carter in gun case

The Eighth Circuit Court affirms Darius Carter's conviction for making false statements in a gun purchase scheme linked to a murder.

Eighth Circuit upholds ruling in Strickland drug case

The Eighth Circuit affirms the ruling in the case of Bruce Strickland, who faced drug charges after withdrawing his guilty plea.

Texas Court Remands Stalking Case for New Appellate Counsel

The Texas Court of Appeals remands Zachary Kinsey's stalking case for new counsel after issues with the initial appeal process.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in assault case for lack of rights

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Christopher Lecompte's appeal for assault due to waiver of his right to appeal in a plea-bargain case.

Texas Court upholds bond conditions in child assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a $250,000 bond for Martin Rivera, charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, and upholds bond conditions.

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