Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Court upholds conviction of attorney Stephen Snyder for extortion

The Fourth Circuit Court affirms the conviction of Stephen Snyder, who represented himself in an extortion case against a Maryland hospital.

Court upholds conviction of physician for oxycodone distribution

The Fourth Circuit affirms Kirsten Ball's conviction for unauthorized oxycodone distribution, clarifying jury instruction standards.

Texas Court upholds 48-year sentence for child indecency case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 48-year sentence for Armand Shabbaz Comb, modifying some financial penalties due to indigency.

Texas Court upholds conviction of Joseph D. Coffer for robbery

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Joseph D. Coffer's conviction for aggravated robbery, ruling that evidence admission was harmless.

Texas Court affirms aggravated robbery conviction of Coffer

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Joseph D. Coffer's aggravated robbery conviction, ruling the admission of evidence was harmless.

Texas Court of Appeals rules on double jeopardy in child abuse case

The Texas Court of Appeals overturned a lower court's ruling on double jeopardy in a case involving Tom Peterson and continuous sexual abuse of a child.

Court upholds conviction of former CPS worker for perjury

Washington court affirms conviction of Robert Tarver, a former CPS worker, for unlawful compensation and perjury involving a dependency case.

Florida court affirms ruling in Seawright criminal appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Michael Antonio Seawright, impacting his criminal conviction.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Alvarado Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the lower court's decision in the case of Jerry Joel Solivan Alvarado, impacting his criminal conviction.

Texas Court dismisses DWI appeal by Vunishika Coats

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Vunishika Coats' DWI appeal after she filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss it. The case highlights DWI legal processes.

Texas Court upholds murder conviction of Brandon Gregory

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Brandon Gregory's murder conviction, addressing trial errors and ineffective counsel claims.

Texas court upholds murder conviction of David Elmore Sr.

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the murder conviction of David Wayne Elmore Sr., who argued for a lesser charge of manslaughter.

Tennessee Court Appeals Decision on Assault and Theft Case

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals reversed some convictions in the case of Travarius Dewayne Houston, impacting his assault and theft charges.

Tennessee Court upholds conviction of Kenneth Smotherman II

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirms Kenneth Smotherman II's conviction for selling methamphetamine, impacting drug-related cases.

Tennessee court upholds burglary conviction of Amory Collins

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirms Amory Collins' burglary conviction, ruling evidence supported the jury's decision.

Ohio Court upholds drug conviction of Travell Johnson

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Travell Johnson's drug conviction, ruling he was adequately informed during his plea hearing.

Georgia Court upholds vehicular homicide conviction of Smith

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirms Jamie Allison Smith's convictions for vehicular homicide and DUI, rejecting her appeal for a new trial.

Texas Court affirms ruling in evading arrest case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a ruling against Johnny Lee Turner, Jr. for evading arrest, affirming his sentence of four years confinement.

Maine court upholds sentence for sexual crimes against children

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed Joseph M. Murray's sentence for sexual crimes against minors, addressing multiple legal arguments.

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal in Reaves Robbery Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses Jajuan Reaves' appeal due to late filing, emphasizing strict adherence to appeal deadlines.

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