Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas Court upholds DWI sentence for Jason Michael Rasor

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a ten-year sentence for Jason Michael Rasor after a DWI community supervision violation.

Court upholds conviction of man for attempted child rape

The Washington Court of Appeals affirms Anh My Nguyen Duc Le's conviction for attempted child rape and sexual abuse, emphasizing evidence sufficiency.

Texas Court upholds arson conviction of Michael Dethloff

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Michael Dethloff's arson conviction, ruling no reversible errors were found in his case.

Texas Court upholds 12-year sentence for aggravated assault

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 12-year sentence for Brian Jacob Day, convicted of aggravated assault after violating probation terms.

Texas Court upholds conviction in domestic violence case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Willie Silliman's conviction for assault family violence, addressing evidence handling in the trial.

Texas Court upholds stalking conviction of Casey Ellis Heath

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the stalking conviction of Casey Ellis Heath, sentencing him to four years in prison for violating a protective order.

Texas Court upholds murder conviction of Paul Darren Branton

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Paul Darren Branton's murder conviction, ruling on evidence exclusion in self-defense claim.

Texas Court upholds conviction for drug delivery case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Paul Michael Davis's conviction for drug delivery, citing sufficient evidence in the case.

Texas Court affirms conviction in drug delivery case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Paul Michael Davis's conviction for drug delivery, affirming the trial court's judgment on July 27, 2026.

Maryland Court Rules on Firearms Testimony in Murder Case

The Maryland Court of Appeals rules on firearms testimony in Kyeem King’s murder case, impacting future admissibility of such evidence.

Court denies mistrial motions in Joyner robbery case

A federal court denied Shamell Joyner's motions for a mistrial in a robbery case involving multiple armed robberies and carjackings.

Arizona court upholds Stempel's murder conviction appeal

The Arizona Court of Appeals affirms Brett Stempel's murder conviction, ruling on the admissibility of blood evidence and right to counsel.

Ohio court rules on appeal in Wolfert domestic violence case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed some convictions but reversed others in the case of Steven Wolfert, accused of rape and domestic violence.

Ohio Court upholds decision in Charles Wampler murder case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the trial court's decision denying Charles Wampler's request for a new trial in a 1982 murder case.

Ohio Appeals Court upholds convictions for Edwin Avery

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Edwin Avery's convictions for weapon offenses, rejecting claims of trial court errors and ineffective counsel.

Hawaii court vacates conviction in domestic abuse case

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated William Lindsey's conviction for domestic abuse, citing a lack of a required voluntariness hearing.

New York court upholds resentencing of Marcus Miller

The Appellate Division affirms the resentencing of Marcus Miller for attempted murder and other charges, impacting his future legal options.

Court upholds resentence in People v. Evans case

The New York Appellate Division affirms the resentence of David E. Evans for serious sexual offenses against a child, impacting future legal proceedings.

New York court affirms assault conviction of Scott Evans

The Appellate Division of New York upheld Scott Evans' assault conviction, impacting future plea agreements and legal interpretations.

Illinois Court Reverses Dismissal of Murder Case Appeal

The Illinois Appellate Court ruled in favor of Jose R. Salinas, reversing a dismissal of his claim of actual innocence in a 2007 murder conviction.

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