Tennessee court upholds probation revocation for DUI offender
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee affirms the revocation of John Skidmore's probation for violating terms related to alcohol use.
Indiana Court upholds burglary convictions and restitution order
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirms Michael Rodgers' burglary convictions and restitution order, emphasizing the definition of a dwelling.
Texas Court upholds aggravated kidnapping conviction in case
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Ololade Shoetan for aggravated kidnapping and attempted sexual assault, impacting future cases.
Texas Court upholds murder conviction of Bryce David Long
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Bryce David Long's murder conviction, rejecting his self-defense claim and request for a sudden passion instruction.
Ohio Court affirms drug possession conviction of Brown
The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Dametrious Brown's drug possession conviction, affirming the trial court's ruling and sentencing.
Idaho Court upholds convictions and sentences for voyeurism
The Idaho Court of Appeals affirms Scott Howard Holmes' convictions for voyeurism and other crimes while reversing a restitution order.
Tenth Circuit affirms conviction of former police officer
The Tenth Circuit upheld the conviction of Jeffrey Scott Smith, Jr., a former police officer, for sexual assault and falsifying records.
Ohio Court of Appeals vacates convictions in McKinney case
The Ohio Court of Appeals vacated David McKinney's convictions for protection order violations, impacting his sentencing and legal standing.
Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal of Convicted Sex Offender
Thurman Carl Coleman's appeal dismissed by Georgia Court due to late filing. Court clarifies rules on out-of-time appeals.
Ohio Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Child Rape Case
The Ohio Supreme Court overturned a lower court's decision, affirming convictions in a child rape case involving Nelson Reillo.
Kansas Supreme Court reinstates child abuse charges against Ross
The Kansas Supreme Court affirms the Court of Appeals ruling, reinstating child abuse charges against Terry Allan Ross, impacting child protection laws.
Kansas Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of Barker
The Kansas Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Billy Barker for first-degree murder, rejecting claims of jury instruction errors.
Fifth Circuit rules on restitution for robbery victim's anguish
The Fifth Circuit vacated a restitution order for a robbery victim's mental anguish, clarifying the limits of the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act.
Eighth Circuit affirms conviction of Tyler Denby in child porn case
The Eighth Circuit Court upheld Tyler Denby's conviction for transporting child pornography, affirming the district court's rulings.
Court vacates sentence for Benghazi attack leader Khatallah
The D.C. Circuit Court vacated Ahmed Khatallah's 28-year sentence for the Benghazi attack, calling it unreasonably lenient and ordering resentencing.
Court affirms five-year sentence for tax records leaker
The D.C. Circuit Court upheld a five-year sentence for Charles Littlejohn, who leaked tax records to influence a presidential election.
Texas Court upholds 15-year sentence for drug possession
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Richard Allen Stevens' 15-year sentence for methamphetamine possession, addressing key legal issues.
Second Circuit affirms drug sentence for Jairo DeJesus
The Second Circuit upheld Jairo DeJesus's 144-month sentence for drug offenses, rejecting his appeal on multiple grounds.
Texas Court dismisses appeal in theft case against Valdez
The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses the State's appeal in the Abel Valdez theft case due to lack of jurisdiction over the trial court's ruling.
Tennessee court upholds convictions in domestic violence case
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee affirmed Michael Wayne Norton's convictions for aggravated kidnapping, rape, and domestic assault.