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Crime

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Oregon Court upholds convictions for aggravated harassment

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirms Wesley Wear's convictions for aggravated harassment, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.

Oregon Court Reverses Conviction in Domestic Abuse Case

The Oregon Court of Appeals reversed Kyle Spicer's conviction, ruling that prior abuse evidence unfairly prejudiced the jury against him.

Oregon Court Upholds Domestic Violence Conviction

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirms Nicholas Pleasure's domestic violence conviction, addressing strangulation and prior convictions.

Oregon court reverses sexual abuse conviction in Paz-Mendoza case

Oregon Court of Appeals reverses Carlos Paz-Mendoza's sexual abuse conviction due to improper prosecutor statements affecting jury's understanding.

Oregon Court of Appeals upholds identity theft conviction

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of John Lonergan for identity theft, ruling on evidence of constructive possession.

Ohio Court affirms sentence for caregiver theft from elderly

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a 60-month sentence for Kelsie Mills, a caregiver convicted of stealing jewelry from elderly patients.

Court modifies sentence for young man in weapon possession case

The New York Appellate Division modifies Robert Muschett's sentence, waiving fees due to his age at the time of the crime.

New Mexico Court of Appeals rules on Chavez assault case

The New Mexico Court of Appeals reversed two convictions against Robert Lee Chavez while affirming others, impacting assault and explosives charges.

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.

Oregon Court upholds conviction in domestic violence case

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirms Nicholas Pleasure's conviction for domestic violence, addressing strangulation and prior convictions.

Oregon Court of Appeals upholds identity theft conviction

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of John Lonergan for identity theft, ruling on the sufficiency of evidence in his case.

Ohio court affirms conviction in child sex crime case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Nicholas Ranieri's conviction for child sex crimes, ruling his speedy trial rights were not violated.

Massachusetts court upholds conviction in firearm case

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed Jose Shaw's conviction for firearm-related offenses despite authentication issues with evidence.

Texas court upholds conviction in child sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Lou Moore's conviction for child sexual assault, ruling evidence supported the jury's decision.

Texas court upholds murder conviction of Brandon Murray

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Brandon Murray's murder conviction, ruling on jury charge errors and evidence presented during the trial.

Texas Court upholds 50-year sentence for Escalera

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 50-year sentence for Damien Lee Escalera, convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Seventh Circuit affirms ruling in drug trafficking case

The Seventh Circuit upheld the conviction of Mark Randle, affirming the denial of motions to suppress evidence and disclose a confidential source.

Ninth Circuit upholds conviction of Darneko Yates for firearm possession

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Darneko Yates' conviction for possessing a firearm as a felon, emphasizing the government's discretion in sentencing reductions.

Minnesota Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Drug Convict

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for Mohamed Abdulgani Ahmed after ruling that the prosecution misapplied the law during closing arguments.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in theft case of Arismendez

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Jesus Ignacio Arismendez's appeal due to lack of right to appeal under plea-bargain rules.

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