Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Arkansas Court upholds 86-year sentence for John Walton

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirms an 86-year sentence for John Walton, convicted of multiple sexual offenses against a minor.

Court affirms conviction in aggravated assault case

The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld Charmant Birotte's aggravated assault conviction, ruling he did not preserve his argument for appeal.

Florida court affirms burglary conviction of Anthony Gabriel

The Florida court upheld Anthony Gabriel's burglary conviction, addressing jury instructions on mental condition in its ruling.

Florida Court Upholds Traffic Stop Evidence in Parish Case

A Florida court affirms the legality of a traffic stop that led to firearm and drug charges against Demetras Parish, clarifying officer safety rules.

Florida court affirms sentence for drug trafficking case

The First District Court of Appeal upholds Tyrone Adderley's trafficking conviction and clarifies sentencing surcharge issues.

Court Affirms Conviction of Demar Hartsfield in Florida Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upholds the conviction of Demar Hartsfield, impacting his legal standing and future appeals.

Iowa Court upholds conviction of Willie Bob Walker in crash

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Willie Bob Walker's conviction for vehicular homicide and serious injury after a fatal crash in 2021.

Iowa court affirms probation revocation for Greenfield

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the revocation of Trenton Greenfield's probation for domestic abuse, citing procedural issues and evidence.

Iowa Court Affirms Sentencing in Burglary Case Against Barnes

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Randy Barnes' burglary sentences, emphasizing his criminal history and the impact on victims.

Iowa Court Affirms Sentence for Repeat Offender Burnett

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the sentence of Santonio Burnett for a third DUI offense, citing lack of remorse as a key factor.

Iowa Court Affirms Sentence for Justin Glenney in Assault Case

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the prison sentence of Justin Glenney, who pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit sexual abuse.

Iowa Court upholds five-year sentence for Mathew Boon

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms a five-year prison sentence for Mathew Boon, who pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal mischief.

Iowa court upholds sentence for man convicted of enticing minor

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms a sentence for Joseph Schrock, convicted of enticing a minor and related offenses, despite his age.

Iowa Court Upholds Sentence for Stepmother's Assault on Teen

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms the sentence of Florence Belger for child endangerment and assault against her teenage stepdaughter.

Iowa Court Affirms Conviction of Joseph Williams for Sexual Abuse

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Joseph Williams' conviction for sexual abuse, affirming the trial court's findings based on substantial evidence.

Iowa Court Upholds Conviction of Eric Sparr for Robbery

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Eric Sparr's robbery conviction, addressing speedy trial rights and restitution calculations.

Iowa court affirms conviction of man for obscene material

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Dylan Mills' conviction for sending obscene material to a minor, emphasizing the reliability of the child's testimony.

Iowa Court Upholds Sentence for Cody Schmidt in Abuse Case

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms the sentence for Cody Schmidt, convicted of sexual abuse and harboring a runaway, emphasizing victim vulnerability.

Iowa Court upholds convictions in domestic abuse case

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Brian Cooper's convictions for domestic abuse assault, ruling on his right to counsel.

Iowa court upholds conviction of man for homicide by vehicle

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Brian Freeman's conviction for homicide by vehicle while under the influence, rejecting his appeal on blood-test evidence.

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