Texas Court affirms murder conviction of Elijah Guillory
The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the murder conviction of Elijah Guillory, affirming the trial court's decision based on sufficient evidence.
Texas Court upholds conviction of Martine Munoz for assault
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Martine Munoz for sexual assault of a child, sentencing him to 60 years in prison.
Seventh Circuit upholds life sentences for Gangster Disciples
The Seventh Circuit affirms life sentences for four Gangster Disciples members convicted of racketeering and murder, despite trial admission issues.
Seventh Circuit upholds conviction of Ausarian Carney
The Seventh Circuit affirmed Ausarian Carney's kidnapping conviction and 24-year sentence, rejecting claims of trial errors and sentencing issues.
Ninth Circuit vacates kidnapping conviction in Chapman case
The Ninth Circuit vacated John Chapman's kidnapping conviction, citing jury coercion and remanded for a new trial, impacting future cases.
Eighth Circuit affirms sentences for bank fraud leaders
The Eighth Circuit upheld sentences for Latroy Currie and Malik Marshall, leaders of a bank fraud scheme that attempted to steal millions.
Court affirms conviction of Alexander Alli for fraud
The Eleventh Circuit upheld Alexander Alli's conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to COVID-19 relief loans.
Ohio Court denies Cooper-King's postconviction relief request
The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the denial of Anthony Cooper-King's request for postconviction relief, citing untimeliness and lack of new evidence.
New York court upholds manslaughter conviction of Horace Duke
The Appellate Division affirms the manslaughter conviction of Horace Duke, involved in a fatal road rage incident, emphasizing jury findings.
New York court upholds conviction in People v. Peters case
The New York Appellate Division affirms the conviction of Marvin Peters for weapon possession and reckless endangerment, impacting future firearm cases.
Court rules in favor of Microsoft against cybercriminals
A federal court grants Microsoft a permanent injunction against cybercriminals behind a phishing scheme, impacting online security efforts.
Court upholds life sentences for Gangster Disciples members
The Seventh Circuit Court affirms life sentences for four Gangster Disciples members convicted of racketeering and murder.
Seventh Circuit upholds life sentences for gang members
The Seventh Circuit affirms life sentences for four Gangster Disciples members, addressing trial evidence and coconspirator statements.
Court vacates sentence in Telfair kidnapping case appeal
The Eleventh Circuit vacated Marcus Telfair's sentence, ruling that federal kidnapping guidelines should apply to his case involving a firearm.
North Carolina Court Upholds Statutory Rape Conviction
The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Michael Brian Johnson for statutory rape of a minor, ensuring justice for the victim.
Georgia Court upholds rape conviction of Eric Haygood
The Georgia Court of Appeals affirms Eric Haygood's rape conviction, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence regarding penetration.
Illinois court upholds conviction in home invasion case
The Illinois Appellate Court affirms Larry Kent's conviction for home invasion, addressing key legal arguments and implications for future cases.
Hawaii court reverses dismissal of family abuse charges
The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals reverses a lower court's dismissal of family abuse charges against Justin Bondaug-Balucan, impacting domestic violence cases.
Court denies appeal from convicted felon Hutchinson
A D.C. court ruled against Larnell Hutchinson's appeal for ineffective assistance of counsel, affirming his 46-month sentence.
Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Christopher Jackson's appeal
The Texas Court of Appeals has dismissed Christopher Michael Jackson's appeal after he requested to withdraw it, impacting his burglary case.