Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas Court dismisses appeal from Jonathan Urquidi Bello

The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Jonathan Urquidi Bello's appeal due to untimely filing, impacting his felony conviction case.

Oklahoma court reverses stalking conviction in Meeks case

The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals reversed Lon Brandon Meeks' stalking conviction, citing insufficient evidence that his actions were directed at his ex-wife.

Texas Court affirms conviction in drug possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Thomas Jacob Negrete's conviction for possession of methamphetamine, affirming the trial court's decision.

Texas Court upholds conviction in sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Tony Curtis McCoy's conviction for sexual assault, ruling evidence supports the jury's decision.

Eighth Circuit Court reverses acquittal in abuse case

The Eighth Circuit Court reversed a lower court's acquittal of Victor Dominquez in a child abuse case, reinstating the jury's guilty verdict.

Eighth Circuit affirms sentence in White Owl manslaughter case

The Eighth Circuit Court upholds a 15-year sentence for Donavan White Owl after a fatal fire, rejecting claims of sentencing errors.

Idaho Court of Appeals upholds battery conviction against Bronson

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed Chenoa Nicole Bronson's battery conviction against a healthcare worker, addressing evidence admissibility.

Oregon Supreme Court reverses conviction in Federico case

The Oregon Supreme Court overturned Nicholas Federico's conviction for sexual offenses, citing prosecutorial misconduct during the trial.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Sidney Maurice Jones Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirms the ruling in Sidney Maurice Jones v. State of Florida, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Maine Supreme Court Rules on Witham Domestic Violence Case

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirms Jeffery A. Witham Jr.'s convictions for domestic violence and witness tampering, addressing key legal issues.

Wyoming Supreme Court upholds conviction of William Duncan

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of William Duncan for sexual exploitation of minors, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Columbie-Perez Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a lower court decision in the case of Yohanemilio Columbie-Perez, impacting future legal proceedings.

Ohio court affirms conviction in marijuana-related case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upholds Lanardo Sawyer's conviction related to drug trafficking and firearm charges after a vehicle search.

Ohio court affirms rape conviction of Jeffrey Lenzer

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Jeffrey Lenzer's rape conviction, addressing issues of evidence and sentencing errors.

Ohio Court upholds Derrick Davis's cocaine trafficking plea

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Derrick Davis's conviction for cocaine trafficking, rejecting claims of an involuntary plea and sentencing errors.

Ohio Court of Appeals upholds conviction in Sanderson case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Gary Sanderson's conviction for felonious assault, rejecting his self-defense claim and upholding the jury's findings.

Ohio court affirms conviction in deadly vehicular crash case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Michael Allison's conviction for reckless vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicular assault in a fatal crash.

Ohio Court of Appeals upholds drug and weapon convictions

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Maurice Arnold's convictions for drug and weapon charges, emphasizing the legality of the search conducted.

Ohio court rules on Edding drug case, remands for findings

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled on the Edding case, addressing evidence suppression and sentencing issues, impacting future drug-related cases.

Oregon court reverses DUII conviction in Yemelyanov case

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed a DUII conviction for Vitaliy Yemelyanov, citing a violation of his rights during police questioning.

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