Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Iowa Court Upholds Arson Conviction of Diamond Campbell

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Diamond Campbell's first-degree arson conviction, citing sufficient evidence of intent to damage property.

Texas Court affirms guilty plea in aggravated robbery case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Khari Eddington for aggravated robbery, confirming the trial court's decision.

Iowa court vacates sentence for robbery, orders resentencing

The Iowa Court of Appeals vacated Aumarie Taylor's robbery sentence, citing improper consideration of her victimization during sentencing.

Iowa Court Upholds Convictions of George Kirn Laurie Jr.

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms the convictions of George Kirn Laurie Jr. for willful injury and harassment, citing substantial evidence.

Iowa Court upholds domestic abuse conviction of Saldivar

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of John Saldivar for domestic abuse and child endangerment, impacting future cases of similar nature.

Iowa Court Affirms Conviction of Rafael Shay Ramirez

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Rafael Shay Ramirez for possession of methamphetamine, rejecting his appeal for a new trial.

Iowa Court upholds conviction of Chad Bennett for abuse

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Chad Bennett's conviction for sexual abuse of a minor, addressing key legal challenges in the case.

Iowa court affirms convictions of Cody Kern for harassment

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Cody Kern's convictions for second-degree harassment and false imprisonment, citing sufficient evidence.

Iowa Court Affirms Sentence for Witness Tampering Case

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a sentence for Arvin Vos, convicted of witness tampering in a homicide case, emphasizing public safety.

Iowa court affirms burglary conviction of Randal Higgins

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Randal Higgins' burglary conviction and sentences, affirming the jury's findings and the district court's decisions.

Iowa court upholds conviction in case of language barrier

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Plu Reh's DUI conviction, ruling police made reasonable efforts to provide language assistance during arrest.

Iowa Court Upholds Conviction in Enticing a Minor Case

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Walter Conkright for enticing a minor, clarifying the statute's scope.

Iowa Court Affirms Conviction of Tahjah Shepard for Abuse

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Tahjah Shepard for second-degree sexual abuse, affirming the exclusion of certain evidence.

Iowa Court Affirms Conviction of Kyle Hough for Abuse

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Kyle Hough's convictions for sexual abuse and lascivious acts with a child, affirming the district court's ruling.

Florida court reduces attempted murder charges for teen

A Florida court reversed Zeggeree White's attempted first-degree murder convictions, reducing them to attempted second-degree murder.

Florida court affirms ruling in Ptomy v. State appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upholds a lower court's decision in the Ptomy v. State case, impacting how probable cause is evaluated.

Florida court upholds convictions of Alejandro Rodriguez

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms Alejandro Rodriguez's convictions for sexual battery against a minor, rejecting his claims.

Florida court affirms life sentence for sexual battery case

The Florida court upheld Robert Alan McCartney's life sentence for sexual battery, citing a recent ruling on Apprendi claims.

Texas Court dismisses appeal due to late filing by Hammett

The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Brandon Hammett's appeal for being filed after the deadline, affecting his theft conviction.

Court reinstates charge against driver in fatal Queens crash

New York court reverses dismissal of criminally negligent homicide charge against driver in fatal accident, impacting future cases of reckless driving.

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