Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Ohio Court upholds OVI conviction of Hayden Rager

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Hayden Rager for operating a vehicle under the influence, impacting young drivers statewide.

Michigan Court upholds conviction for school threat case

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Nathaneal Mann for making threats against school staff, emphasizing the seriousness of school safety.

Ohio Court affirms life sentence for aggravated murder

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a life sentence for Jeno L. Wall, convicted of aggravated murder and witness intimidation.

Utah Court upholds convictions in child abuse case against Marx

The Utah Court of Appeals affirms Trevor Alexander Marx's convictions for child sodomy and witness tampering, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel.

Texas court grants Jose Sierra out-of-time appeal rights

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals allows Jose Sierra to file an out-of-time petition for discretionary review on his child injury conviction.

Texas court grants Kenneth Shed out-of-time appeal rights

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals allows Kenneth Shed to file an out-of-time appeal after finding ineffective assistance from his appellate counsel.

New York court upholds conviction in People v. Dacosta case

The Appellate Division affirms Colon Dacosta's conviction for weapon and drug possession, addressing search warrant validity and legal representation issues.

Maryland Court Reinstates DUI Conviction in Palmer Case

The Maryland Court of Appeals reinstated Marconi Palmer's DUI conviction, clarifying standards for evidence in alcohol-related driving cases.

Delaware Supreme Court upholds DUI conviction of Tang

The Delaware Supreme Court affirms Henry Tang's DUI conviction, ruling police acted within their rights during the traffic stop.

Texas Court affirms conviction of Cheryl Kindell for bribery

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Cheryl Kindell's conviction for bribery and possession of a prohibited substance in a correctional facility.

Texas Court upholds life sentence for teacher in abuse case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms life sentence for Manuel Ponce, convicted of continuous sexual abuse of young children.

Texas court affirms judgment in child indecency case

The Texas Court of Appeals upholds the trial court's ruling in the Barry Lynn Martin case involving charges of indecency with a child.

Texas court affirms conviction of Dylan Scott Payton

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Dylan Scott Payton for drug possession, affirming a 15-year sentence.

Texas Court affirms assault conviction of Ronald Ramosgarcia

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Ronald Ramosgarcia for assaulting a pregnant person, affirming the trial court's jurisdiction.

Texas court affirms conviction of Denver Moore for drug possession

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Denver Moore's conviction for methamphetamine possession, affirming his right to self-representation.

Court upholds conviction of woman for meth possession

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Amanda Kay Parks-Hodges' conviction for possessing methamphetamine, impacting drug possession laws.

Texas court affirms conviction in burglary case against Longoria

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Gustavo Longoria's conviction for burglary after he admitted to violating probation terms.

Texas Court affirms revocation of community supervision

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the revocation of Michael Waleski's community supervision for violating terms related to alcohol use.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in credit card abuse case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Allen Hernandez's appeal regarding credit card abuse, following an unopposed motion to dismiss.

Texas Court affirms DWI conviction of James Holdane Syme

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld James Holdane Syme's DWI conviction, affirming a ten-year sentence after an open plea.

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