Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas Court upholds conviction of Antonio Suarez III for assault

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Antonio Suarez III's conviction for assault, modifying the judgment to reflect enhanced sentencing.

Texas Court upholds conviction for Ronald Kendricks Jr.

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Ronald Kendricks Jr.'s conviction for evading arrest with a vehicle, impacting his community supervision.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in drug possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal by Norman Tucker, who voluntarily withdrew his case regarding drug possession charges.

Texas Court affirms murder conviction of Jose Luis Villalobos

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Jose Luis Villalobos for murder and aggravated assault, sentencing him to 40 years in prison.

Texas Court affirms conviction in family violence case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Richard Pasillas' conviction for family violence, ruling on the admissibility of evidence without a witness.

Texas Court Sends Sex Offender Case Back to Lower Court

Texas Court of Appeals remands Steven Charles Powell's case for proper appeal certification regarding his community supervision revocation.

Texas Court upholds ruling in Felicia Penfield assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a ruling in Felicia Lee Penfield's assault case, impacting her sentence and legal options.

Oregon Supreme Court Reverses Conviction in Teacher Case

The Oregon Supreme Court reversed Nicholas Federico's conviction for sexual offenses involving a student, citing prosecutorial misconduct.

Court affirms convictions in identity theft case

The First Circuit Court upheld Napoleon Gonzalez's convictions for identity theft and fraud, affirming the venue and restitution order.

Texas court affirms life sentence for assault conviction

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Gary Dean Crawford's life sentence for assault, finding no reversible error in the case.

Texas Court affirms theft convictions for James Coyle

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld James Coyle's theft convictions, affirming his sentence of up to eight years in prison.

Texas Court affirms theft convictions for James Coyle

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld James Coyle's theft convictions, affirming the trial court's decision and sentencing.

Texas Court Affirms Murder Conviction of Allen Edwards

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Allen Dale Edwards' murder conviction, affirming a 46-year prison sentence in a contentious case.

Texas Court upholds murder conviction of Nicholas Parker

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Nicholas Parker's murder conviction, ruling his appeal is without merit and frivolous.

Texas Court affirms murder conviction of Brodrick Sayles

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Brodrick Sayles' murder conviction, ruling the appeal was without merit and frivolous.

Texas Court affirms 20-year sentence for aggravated assault

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Marc Anthony Evans' 20-year sentence for aggravated assault, ruling the appeal was frivolous.

Texas Court upholds assault conviction of Shawn Rachal Jr.

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Shawn Rachal Jr. for assault, rejecting his appeal after community supervision violations.

Texas Court upholds 15-year sentence for evading arrest

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 15-year sentence for Justin Dale Hunt, who pled guilty to evading arrest with prior felony convictions.

Texas Court affirms ruling in drug possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a ruling against Marissa Jimenez for violating community supervision terms after pleading guilty to drug possession.

Texas Court affirms theft conviction of Isaac Jayst Vela

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Isaac Jayst Vela's theft conviction, affirming the trial court's decision after multiple probation violations.

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