Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Court upholds conviction of man for meth trafficking in Georgia

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirms Jason Jones' conviction for meth trafficking, ruling the traffic stop was justified and statements were voluntary.

Oregon Court upholds life sentence for public indecency case

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirms a life sentence for John Moore, convicted of public indecency after exposing himself in a gym.

Oregon court upholds conviction in second-degree assault case

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirms Troy Huggett's second-degree assault conviction, addressing issues of evidence exclusion and self-incrimination.

Illinois Court Upholds Conviction in Sexual Assault Case

The Illinois Appellate Court affirms Deviak Dailing's conviction for sexual assault, emphasizing the evidence of force and lack of consent.

Ohio Court affirms sentence for felonious assault case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Bradley Whitt's sentence for felonious assault, rejecting his claims of errors during sentencing.

Georgia Court Denies Appeal in Reeder v. State Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals has denied Windell Maurice Reeder's application for an interlocutory appeal, affecting his ongoing legal battle.

New York court upholds conviction of reckless endangerment

The New York Appellate Division affirms Michael Winchcombe's conviction for reckless endangerment, addressing appeal rights and counsel effectiveness.

Court affirms manslaughter conviction of James Woods in NY

The Appellate Division upholds James Woods' manslaughter conviction, ruling on plea validity and identification evidence suppression.

New York court upholds burglary conviction of Kyle Peterson

The Appellate Division affirms Kyle Peterson's burglary conviction, addressing evidence and trial conduct in a significant ruling for criminal law.

New York court upholds conviction of Robert Moco in appeal

The Appellate Division affirms Robert Moco's conviction for multiple charges, including criminal contempt and assault, in a recent ruling.

New York court upholds conviction in Eladdioui assault case

The New York Appellate Division affirms Abdullatif Eladdioui's assault conviction, ruling on appeal rights and sentencing considerations.

Court upholds designation of Cramer as level three sex offender

The New York Appellate Division affirmed the decision to classify Jeremy Cramer as a level three sex offender, emphasizing public safety concerns.

Ohio Court upholds sentence for man in drug-related death

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Trevor Larsen's sentence for involuntary manslaughter after a drug overdose led to a victim's death.

Texas court upholds assault conviction of Leticia Mendez

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the assault conviction of Leticia Mendez, addressing issues of due process and jury selection.

Texas Court upholds conviction in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Billy Joel Graham's conviction for aggravated assault after a dispute with his estranged wife.

Texas Court dismisses appeal due to waiver of rights

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Roland Contreras' appeal after he waived his right to appeal his conviction for aggravated assault.

Seventh Circuit affirms cocaine trafficking conviction

The Seventh Circuit upheld the conviction of Miguel A. Morales-Garcia for cocaine trafficking despite evidentiary errors during the trial.

Texas Court upholds conviction in child sexual abuse case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Jose Antonio Pineda's conviction for continuous sexual abuse of a child, addressing key defense arguments.

Texas Court upholds DWI conviction of Juan David Sanchez

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the DWI conviction of Juan David Sanchez, who faced community supervision violations.

Texas Court upholds convictions for solicitation of a minor

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Jerrett Paul Proctor's convictions for online solicitation of a minor and child grooming, impacting child protection laws.

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