Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas Court of Appeals affirms aggravated assault sentence

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld George Christopher Davis's 20-year sentence for aggravated assault, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel.

Texas Court affirms conviction of LaQuitha Gabriel for abuse

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld LaQuitha Gabriel's conviction for continuous sexual abuse of a child, affirming a 75-year sentence.

Texas Court upholds 99-year sentence for child pornography

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 99-year sentence for Jose Felix Herrera, who pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.

Court affirms Texas man’s conviction for child indecency

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Jose Felix Herrera's conviction for indecency with a child and child pornography possession.

Texas Court upholds DWI community supervision revocation

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the revocation of Ryan Lane Pueblo's community supervision for DWI, citing failure to preserve due process claims.

Texas Court of Appeals dismisses appeal in Sadler case

The Texas Court of Appeals has dismissed Jory Keith Sadler's appeal in an aggravated assault case, following a motion filed by Sadler and his counsel.

Texas Court upholds life sentences for Richard Curlee

The Texas Court of Appeals confirmed life sentences for Richard Curlee, convicted of continuous sexual abuse of two children. Key legal issues addressed.

Texas Court affirms conviction for injury to elderly person

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Cedric Bernard James' conviction for injury to an elderly person, affirming the trial court's decision.

Court upholds ruling against Carl Randall Roppolo in Texas

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the ruling against Carl Randall Roppolo for violating probation terms, impacting his future legal standing.

Texas Court affirms conviction of Kirk Glenn Reiber

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Kirk Glenn Reiber's convictions for aggravated assault and unauthorized vehicle use, rejecting his insanity defense.

Indiana Court of Appeals upholds child molestation conviction

The Indiana Court of Appeals confirmed the conviction of Andres Solis Guerra for child molestation, ruling on evidence exclusion and sufficiency.

Florida court affirms ruling in Dustin Joseph Pierce case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Dustin Joseph Pierce, impacting future legal proceedings.

Florida court upholds ruling in Melendez criminal case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a lower court's ruling in the case of Marc Anthony Melendez, affecting future criminal proceedings.

Florida court affirms ruling in Willie Young appeal case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Willie Asther Young, impacting future appeals.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Joseph Smith for homicide

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Joseph Smith's conviction for aggravated vehicular homicide and OVI charges, impacting future DUI cases.

Texas Court affirms conviction in child abuse case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Jason Smith for continuous sexual abuse of a child, affirming a 50-year sentence.

Texas court affirms conviction in child indecency case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Joshua Griffin Borders for indecency with a child, affirming a 14-year sentence.

Tennessee court upholds murder conviction of Chelsea Smith

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee affirmed Chelsea Smith's convictions for aggravated child abuse and first-degree murder.

Texas Court affirms conviction of John Henry Castillo

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of John Henry Castillo for assaulting a public servant, affirming the trial court's decision.

New York court affirms judgments in People v. Jackson case

The Appellate Division of New York affirms judgments in the People v. Jackson case, impacting the defendant's legal standing and future appeals.

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