Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas court affirms revocation of community supervision

The Texas Court of Appeals upholds a ruling revoking Alton Lamont Edwards' community supervision for violating terms of his probation.

Texas Court upholds convictions for Ezell Lewis on drug charges

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Ezell Lewis's convictions for drug possession, tampering with evidence, and evading arrest.

Texas Court affirms convictions for Samuel McCann in child case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Samuel McCann's convictions for soliciting a minor and indecency with a child, affirming his sentences.

Texas court upholds ruling in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a ruling against John Anthony Chavez for aggravated assault, following his plea of true to supervision violations.

Texas court affirms life sentences for Timothy Queen

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld life sentences for Timothy Queen, convicted of continuous sexual abuse of young children.

Indiana Court of Appeals upholds drug charges against Floring

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of Nathan Floring's motion to dismiss drug charges, citing failure to meet legal requirements.

Court affirms search condition for convicted robber Browning

The Second Circuit upheld a search condition for Kareem Browning, convicted of Hobbs Act robbery, allowing searches of his electronic devices.

First Circuit Court vacates forced labor conviction of Cooper

The First Circuit Court vacated Sherriff Cooper's forced labor conviction while upholding his other convictions related to sex trafficking.

Florida court affirms ruling in Daniels v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Steven Ramel Daniels, impacting his legal standing.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in bail jumping case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Frankie Avalon Harris, Jr.'s appeal after ruling he waived his right to appeal a plea bargain case.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Walker v. State Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Terrell Leon Walker, Jr., affirming the decision made by the lower court.

Texas Court upholds conviction of Jamie Lee James in appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Jamie Lee James' conviction for aggravated assault and tampering with a witness, sentencing him to 10 years.

Nevada Supreme Court upholds conviction in De Falco case

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed Jessica De Falco's conviction for attempted murder, ruling on jury trial waiver rights.

Maine court affirms life sentence for aggravated attempted murder

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld a life sentence for Djvan Carter, convicted of aggravated attempted murder and related charges.

Texas Court upholds convictions in sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Larry Lee Johnson's convictions for sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping, modifying the judgment on the latter.

Maine Supreme Court upholds Nathan Lee's domestic violence conviction

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirms Nathan Lee's conviction for domestic violence, addressing prosecutorial errors but ruling they did not affect the trial's fairness.

Massachusetts court orders new trial for mother convicted of murder

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ordered a new trial for Latasha Sanders, a mother convicted of murdering her two sons, due to exclusion of mental health records.

Seventh Circuit affirms sentencing of VA fraudster Duncan

The Seventh Circuit upheld the 84-month sentence of Thomas Duncan for defrauding the VA, affirming the court's findings on multiple bribes.

North Carolina court rules on appeal of assault conviction

The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of David Bernard Lofton, Jr. for assault on a female and second-degree kidnapping.

Court upholds murder conviction in State v. Howze case

The Court of Appeals of North Carolina confirmed J'Marius Howze's murder conviction, rejecting his claims of illegal search and seizure.

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