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Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas Court affirms conviction for drug possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Tony Donnell Curtis's conviction for drug possession, impacting habitual offenders in the state.

Iowa Court Affirms Conviction of Fermin Jose Maldonado

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Fermin Jose Maldonado's conviction for sexual assault and burglary, rejecting claims of innocence and ineffective counsel.

Iowa Court Denies Eric Weeks' Appeal for Postconviction Relief

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the denial of Eric Weeks' appeal for postconviction relief regarding his sex offense convictions.

Iowa Court Denies Stephen Stark's Appeal for Relief

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms the denial of Stephen Stark's post-conviction relief application, addressing claims of ineffective counsel and innocence.

Iowa Court Affirms Murder Conviction of Tyler Dazey

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Tyler Dazey's murder conviction, ruling he was competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.

Iowa court upholds drug possession conviction of Horner

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Joseph Horner's drug possession conviction, ruling the officer had reasonable suspicion during the traffic stop.

Iowa Court Affirms Conviction of Charles Dickson for Abuse

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Charles Dickson for sexual abuse and incest against his daughter, affirming the jury's verdict.

Iowa court affirms conviction in domestic abuse case

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Johnquavius Jones for domestic abuse assault, affirming the jury's finding of a domestic relationship.

Iowa court affirms conviction of Anthony Cotner Jr.

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Anthony Cotner Jr.'s conviction for sexual abuse, ruling on hearsay evidence and its impact on the trial.

Iowa Court Upholds Murder Conviction of Bevers-McGivney

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Nathaniel Bevers-McGivney's conviction for first-degree murder in the death of M.J., a 17-year-old girl.

Iowa Court Affirms Sentencing in Drug Case Against Hart

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the sentencing of Phillip Andrew Hart for drug charges, emphasizing the importance of his criminal history.

Iowa court upholds sentence for man convicted of sex crime

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed a ten-year sentence for Napoleon Campos Jr. after he pleaded guilty to lascivious acts with a child.

Iowa court affirms conviction of Rhett Wickett for assault

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Rhett Wickett's conviction for assault and harassment, affirming the sentence imposed by the district court.

Iowa Court Upholds Sentence for Joseph Kane's Extortion

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Joseph Kane's five-year prison sentence for extortion, rejecting claims of improper sentencing factors.

Iowa court affirms convictions of Aisha Ahmad Nyala

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Aisha Ahmad Nyala's convictions for stalking and harassment, ruling she did not prove incompetence.

Iowa Court Affirms Conviction of Curtis Lloyd for Sexual Abuse

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Curtis Lloyd's conviction for sexual abuse, affirming trial decisions and sentencing in a case involving underage victims.

Iowa Court upholds conviction in 2008 sexual assault case

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Christopher McVay Jr. for assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, stemming from a 2008 case.

Iowa Court Affirms Conviction of Joseph David Peterson

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Joseph David Peterson's conviction for sexual abuse, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel in a recent ruling.

Iowa Court Affirms Conviction in Vehicular Homicide Case

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Dmytro Prysich's conviction for vehicular homicide, addressing issues of witness testimony and blood test evidence.

Idaho Court of Appeals upholds 40-year sentence for robbery

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed Eddie Bellen's 40-year sentence for robbery, ruling the sentence was not excessive.

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