Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Delaware Supreme Court affirms DUI conviction of Wilson

The Delaware Supreme Court upheld Jason E. Wilson's DUI conviction, addressing self-representation rights and evidentiary issues.

Court upholds ruling on inmate's treatment in Virginia jail

The Fourth Circuit Court affirms summary judgment favoring jail officials in a case involving inmate treatment and conditions at Riverside Regional Jail.

Ohio Court of Appeals affirms McGraw's guilty plea ruling

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Matthew McGraw's guilty plea for aggravated burglary and domestic violence, confirming due process was followed.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Dylan Boyd in appeal

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Dylan Boyd's conviction, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel and insufficient evidence.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of man for assaulting mother

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Jamie Toran's conviction for misdemeanor assault after he threw a woman and her baby from his van.

Illinois Court Reverses Conviction of Kishaun Qualls

The Illinois Appellate Court reversed Kishaun Qualls' conviction for armed habitual criminal, ruling his arrest was unconstitutional.

Ohio court upholds sentencing in drug and weapons case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Rodney Woodley's sentencing for drug trafficking and weapons charges, addressing self-representation rights.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on plea withdrawal case

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled on Dante Martin's appeal regarding his guilty plea and sentencing, impacting future plea agreements.

Michigan Court upholds murder conviction of Aaron Trout

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirms Aaron Trout's murder conviction for abusing and killing a toddler, addressing evidentiary and juror issues.

Ohio court affirms conviction of Bryce Rishel for sexual imposition

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Bryce Rishel for sexual imposition, rejecting his claims of trial errors and insufficient evidence.

Alabama court reverses drug evidence suppression ruling

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reverses a lower court's decision to suppress evidence in a drug trafficking case against Quinard Melton.

Florida court affirms drug convictions, corrects sentencing error

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed Tyler Devoe's drug convictions while correcting a clerical error in his sentencing.

Indiana Court of Appeals reduces sentence for mother in abuse case

The Indiana Court of Appeals has reduced Amanda Sayger's sentence for child molestation from 252 years to 80 years after her conviction.

Florida court reverses sexual battery convictions of Johnson

The court overturned Brian K. Johnson's sexual battery convictions, citing errors in limiting cross-examination of the victim. A new trial is ordered.

Court upholds conviction of Florida man for cocaine possession

Florida court affirms Walter Brown's conviction for cocaine possession, rejecting claims about jury size and trial errors.

Ohio court upholds convictions in Terrance Lee rape case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the convictions of Terrance Lee for rape, rejecting his appeal regarding the sentencing process.

Ohio court upholds assault conviction of Princess Smith

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Princess Smith's assault conviction, ruling her defense was ineffective and evidence supported the verdict.

Ohio Court of Appeals affirms gun and drug convictions

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Norman Johnson's convictions for gun and drug charges, rejecting his constitutional arguments and sentencing claims.

Georgia court transfers murder appeal to Supreme Court

The Court of Appeals of Georgia transfers Jay Colin Brown's murder appeal to the Supreme Court, impacting future non-death penalty cases.

Ohio court upholds robbery conviction of Alfred Johnson

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Alfred Johnson's robbery conviction, denying his petitions for writs against the trial court and prosecutors.

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