Court affirms rape conviction but vacates felony status
The Louisiana Court of Appeal upheld Tratavion Turner's rape conviction but vacated his second-felony offender status due to procedural errors.
Louisiana Court upholds sentencing for Jaclyn Duncan case
The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirms Jaclyn Duncan's sentencing for drug possession, addressing claims of excessive punishment.
Tennessee court affirms child abuse conviction of Starnes
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee upheld John Jay Starnes' conviction for child abuse, affirming his sentence and denying diversion.
Florida court rules death penalty can proceed against Morris
The Florida court allows the death penalty against Julio Montez Morris to proceed, reversing a lower court's order that had waived it.
Florida court upholds life sentence in child murder case
The Florida District Court affirms Miguel Ruiz Lobo's life sentence for the murder of an 11-year-old girl, rejecting claims of trial court errors.
Court rules on Nash's conviction and probation conditions
The Florida court reversed part of Nash's probation conditions while affirming his conviction for attempted murder. Key details inside.
Pennsylvania court upholds conviction of Louis Smith
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirms Louis Smith's conviction for firearm and drug-related charges, ruling police had probable cause for his arrest.
Texas Court of Appeals affirms murder conviction of Ntirampeba
The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the murder conviction of Jeremiah Ntirampeba, confirming a 45-year sentence for the shooting death of Chris Doerue.
Texas Court remands appeal of aggravated sexual assault case
The Texas Court of Appeals remands Evan Cantrell's appeal for further proceedings regarding his aggravated sexual assault conviction.
Indiana court affirms conviction but reverses domestic battery
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld Carey Lee Fleener's conviction for criminal confinement while reversing his domestic battery conviction due to double jeopardy.
Louisiana Court affirms conviction of Jeremy Jackson
The Louisiana Court of Appeal upheld Jeremy Jackson's conviction for possession of a firearm by a felon, affirming a 25-year sentence.
Texas Court upholds murder conviction of Anthony Bennett
The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Anthony Bennett's murder conviction, rejecting his self-defense claim and addressing sentencing issues.
Wyoming Supreme Court affirms sentence in child exploitation case
The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld a 12 to 15-year sentence for Mark Anthony Chanez, convicted of child exploitation and drug possession.
Hawaii court vacates assault conviction due to trial error
The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated Cory Ferreira's assault conviction, citing errors in the trial court's handling of his right to testify.
Georgia court dismisses appeal in terroristic threats case
The Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses Richard Andrew Carne's appeal after he failed to follow new procedures for guilty plea appeals.
Illinois court reduces charges against Anthony Love in appeal
The Illinois Appellate Court reduced Anthony Love's convictions for predatory sexual assault of a child, impacting his 90-year sentence.
Ohio Court of Appeals upholds OVI conviction of Tripodo
The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Carrie Ann Tripodo's OVI conviction, ruling the police had reasonable suspicion for her arrest.
Connecticut Court Upholds OUI Conviction of Charles Alcenat
The Connecticut Appellate Court affirms the conviction of Charles Alcenat for operating under the influence, citing sufficient evidence.
Court denies objections in wire fraud case against Blalock
A federal court ruled on sentencing objections in the wire fraud case against Brittany Blalock, affecting her upcoming punishment.
Montana Supreme Court upholds conviction in child assault case
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed Katherine Proctor's conviction for felony assault on a minor, addressing key evidentiary issues.