Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

New York court affirms murder conviction in drive-by shooting

The Appellate Division upheld Amir Bordies' murder conviction linked to a drive-by shooting, rejecting claims of evidence suppression and trial errors.

New York court vacates weapon possession conviction of Asbury

The New York Appellate Division reverses Roderick Asbury's conviction for weapon possession, citing lack of probable cause for his arrest.

New York court affirms conviction of Alfred Bax for weapon charges

The Appellate Division upheld Alfred Bax's conviction for weapon possession, ruling his appeal waiver was valid and challenges to his sentence were barred.

New York court upholds conviction in drug possession case

The Appellate Division of New York affirms the conviction of Antwoin B. Anderson for drug possession, addressing key legal questions about appeal rights.

Court denies request for deposition in Conner sexual abuse case

A federal court denied the government's request for a deposition in the sexual abuse case against John Raymond Conner, III, citing insufficient grounds.

Kansas Supreme Court affirms convictions in murder case

The Kansas Supreme Court upheld Laroy West's convictions for first-degree murder and other charges, ruling on joinder and jury instructions.

Kansas Supreme Court upholds convictions of Steven Manczuk

The Kansas Supreme Court affirms Steven Manczuk's convictions for serious crimes, including rape and solicitation of murder, citing procedural issues.

Kansas Supreme Court denies DNA testing in murder case

The Kansas Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision to deny DNA testing for Zshavon Dotson, convicted of murder, citing lack of exculpatory evidence.

Kansas Supreme Court upholds sentence in Scott case

The Kansas Supreme Court affirms the sentencing of Kyle C. Scott for rape and indecent liberties, despite errors in the lower court's ruling.

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Evans

The Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed Raymond Evans' murder conviction, addressing issues of mistrial, evidence, and ineffective counsel.

First Circuit upholds conviction of Arnaldo Irizarry-Irizarry

The First Circuit Court affirms Arnaldo Irizarry-Irizarry's conviction for wire fraud and money laundering, impacting municipal fraud cases.

Seventh Circuit affirms conviction of Dr. Barnett Fung

The Seventh Circuit upheld the conviction of Dr. Barnett Fung for unlawfully prescribing opioids, affirming his six-month sentence.

Sixth Circuit affirms sentence in United States v. Williams

The Sixth Circuit upheld Rishad Williams' sentence for firearm possession, rejecting multiple constitutional claims and affirming the sentence enhancement.

Texas Court upholds conviction of drug dealer Levarone Edwards

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Levarone Edwards for drug delivery, ruling on evidence and trial procedures.

Florida Court Upholds Traffic Stop in Drug Trafficking Case

Florida court affirms traffic stop leading to drug trafficking charges against Jester Ramos Perez, clarifying lane violation laws.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Martell Denard Jones Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Martell Denard Jones, affirming the lower court's decision on credibility and community safety.

Florida Court Overturns Fentanyl Trafficking Conviction

The Florida District Court of Appeal reverses George Quinones Santiago's fentanyl trafficking conviction due to insufficient evidence in the case.

Florida Court Affirms Sentence but Orders Correction of Error

The Florida District Court affirms a sentence while ordering a correction of a scrivener's error that affects the appellant's probation terms.

Court modifies judgment in Bentley weapon possession case

The New York Appellate Division modifies a judgment against Fajah R. Bentley, addressing weapon possession and orders of protection.

New York court affirms conviction in child sexual assault case

The New York Appellate Division upheld the conviction of Steven Burr for predatory sexual assault against a child and sexual abuse in the first degree.

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