Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Court affirms conviction of doctor for drug prescriptions

The Eleventh Circuit upholds Scott Hollington's drug prescription convictions and 144-month sentence for sexual misconduct and obstruction.

Court upholds conviction of Lloyd Elk for sexual abuse

The Eighth Circuit Court affirms Lloyd Elk's conviction for multiple counts of sexual abuse and witness tampering, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence.

Eighth Circuit affirms ruling on firearm possession case

The Eighth Circuit Court upheld a ruling regarding Stephon Verges' firearm possession, impacting how prior convictions are classified under law.

Seventh Circuit affirms conviction in drug distribution case

The Seventh Circuit upheld Johntavis Matlock's conviction for distributing heroin that resulted in serious bodily injury to a friend.

Idaho Court vacates conviction in lewd conduct case

Idaho Court of Appeals vacates Jeremy Brad Bauer's conviction for lewd conduct with a child, citing lack of jury instruction on unanimity.

Indiana Court upholds conviction in child molesting case

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Earl E. Myers, Jr. for child molesting, rejecting his claims on evidence and sentencing.

Texas Court affirms life sentence for Fernando Santos

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Fernando Santos' life sentence for aggravated sexual assault, despite jury charge errors.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Kalarovich Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the ruling in the case of Matthew Kalarovich, impacting future appeals and legal proceedings.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Jeremiah Jamal Jones Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the ruling in the case of Jeremiah Jamal Jones, affecting both the appellant and the state.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Travis D. Shoemaker Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the ruling in the case of Travis D. Shoemaker v. State of Florida, affecting the appellant's legal standing.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Anthony Hart Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Anthony Maurice Hart, impacting criminal law and appeals in the state.

Florida court affirms ruling in Blayze White case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the lower court's ruling in the Blayze White case, impacting the legal landscape in Marion County.

Florida court affirms ruling in Deandes L. Young case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the ruling in Deandes L. Young's case, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

Florida court affirms ruling in Leroy Garcin Harley case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Leroy Garcin Harley, impacting his legal standing.

Pennsylvania court upholds sentence for domestic violence case

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirms Andre Brown's sentence for aggravated assault and other charges stemming from a domestic violence incident.

Court affirms murder conviction of Johnathan Orlando Jackson

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld Johnathan Orlando Jackson's murder conviction, addressing juror impartiality and evidence sufficiency.

Florida court affirms decision in Brown v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a decision in Aveis Lavon Brown v. State of Florida, impacting criminal law and appeals.

Eighth Circuit upholds appeal waiver in Nails drug case

The Eighth Circuit ruled that Marcus Nails cannot appeal his sentence, affirming the validity of his plea agreement and appeal waiver.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Nikki J. Hill for OVI

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Nikki J. Hill's conviction for OVI, her third offense, emphasizing the importance of public safety.

Ohio court upholds domestic violence conviction of Niro

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Megan Niro for domestic violence, ruling her appeal lacked merit.

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