Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Georgia Court orders correction in Jesse Seals case

The Georgia Court of Appeals has ordered a correction in the Jesse Seals case due to illegible evidence. This impacts his conviction for family violence.

Ohio court affirms assault conviction, vacates disorderly conduct

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Roy Maiocco's assault conviction but vacated a disorderly conduct charge due to lack of jurisdiction.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Arbe Beane for shooting

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Arbe Beane's conviction for shooting his daughter's boyfriend during a family dispute.

Court upholds conviction of Edil W. Hernandez Sevilla in child abuse case

The New York court affirmed the conviction of Edil W. Hernandez Sevilla for multiple counts of sexual conduct against a child, impacting child protection laws.

Court affirms conviction in Gonzalez-Mendoza rape case

New York appellate court upholds conviction of Darwin S. Gonzalez-Mendoza for third-degree rape, addressing plea and immigration concerns.

Ohio Court denies Mark Hall's appeal for reopening case

The Ohio Court of Appeals rejected Mark Hall's application to reopen his appeal, citing ineffective assistance of counsel claims.

Court denies sentence reduction for COVID loan fraudster

Elias Eldabbagh's request for a reduced sentence after COVID loan fraud is denied by the District Court, impacting future fraud cases.

New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds murder convictions

The New Hampshire Supreme Court affirmed Craig Keville's murder convictions, finding sufficient evidence against him in the deaths of Holly Banks and Keith LaBelle.

Delaware Supreme Court upholds drug and firearm convictions

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed Jarrod Penn's convictions for drug and firearm charges, ruling police acted within constitutional limits.

Court affirms sentence for Frank Clay, Jr. in firearm case

The Sixth Circuit Court upheld Frank Clay, Jr.'s sentence for firearm possession as a felon, affirming enhancements and a consecutive sentence.

Sixth Circuit upholds sentence for man who assaulted minor

The Sixth Circuit Court affirms Steven Neal's 292-month sentence for attempting to entice a minor and committing sexual assaults.

Texas Court upholds conviction in drug possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Roberto Guzman's conviction for cocaine possession, addressing issues of probable cause and evidence sufficiency.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Jesse Bryan Arocha's appeal due to late filing. This ruling highlights strict deadlines for appeals.

Texas Court of Appeals dismisses appeal from Madrigal case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Francisco D. Robleto Madrigal's appeal after he filed a motion to withdraw it, impacting his legal standing.

Texas Court upholds conviction in Oscar Salazar case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Oscar Salazar's conviction for aggravated assault, ruling his right to a speedy trial was not violated.

Texas Court upholds sentence for child pornography charges

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Robert Allen Berman's sentence for possession of child pornography, rejecting his appeal on procedural grounds.

Texas court affirms conviction in domestic assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Johnny Matthew Scholler for assaulting a family member, affirming the trial court's rulings.

Texas Court affirms ruling in Landor evading arrest case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the revocation of Chris Jamal Landor's community supervision for evading arrest, modifying the judgment for accuracy.

Texas Court of Appeals affirms aggravated robbery conviction

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld D'Cobien Dorsey's aggravated robbery conviction, affirming the trial court's decision and sentence.

Texas court remands stalking case for appeal certification

The Texas Court of Appeals remands William Wayne Burnam's case for corrected appeal certifications regarding his convictions.

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