Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Florida court affirms ruling in Ethan Cartwright case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Ethan Cartwright, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Florida court affirms ruling in Leonard v. State appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms the ruling in Lonnie R. Leonard, Jr. v. State of Florida, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Lindell McFadden Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Lindell McFadden, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in child injury case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Meagan Ashley Campbell's appeal regarding her conviction for injury to a child, citing plea-bargain rules.

Texas Court upholds robbery conviction of Chelsea Tucker

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Chelsea Renea Tucker's robbery conviction, addressing evidence disclosure issues prior to trial.

Tennessee court upholds probation revocation for Thweatt

The Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee affirms the full revocation of Leigh Ann Champion Thweatt's probation due to multiple violations.

Tennessee court upholds convictions in violent altercation case

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirms Johnny Mack Powell's convictions for attempted manslaughter and aggravated assault.

Georgia Court dismisses appeal by convicted man Kevin Hall

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses Kevin Lee Hall's appeal against his conviction for aggravated assault and battery, citing procedural issues.

Court affirms conviction of Dwayne Lee Lewis in Florida case

The Florida court upheld Dwayne Lee Lewis's conviction for attempted sexual battery, raising questions about evidence admission rules.

Tennessee court affirms denial of Carney's appeal for relief

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upheld the denial of Jacob Lee Carney's post-conviction relief petition related to his murder convictions.

Illinois Court Overturns Convictions in People v. Jennings Case

The Illinois Appellate Court reversed Blake Jennings' convictions for unlawful weapon use and aggravated battery, impacting future cases.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on sentencing in Smale case

The Ohio Court of Appeals addressed sentencing issues in the case of Richard Smale Jr., affecting his domestic violence and felonious assault convictions.

Ohio court affirms Alford plea in sexual battery case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld David Ratliff's Alford plea in a sexual battery case, affirming his 12-month sentence and Tier III offender status.

Ohio Court Reverses Sentencing in Maynard Case Over Plea Issues

The Ohio Court of Appeals overturned Robby Maynard's sentencing, citing issues with his guilty plea due to a medical emergency prior to the hearing.

Ohio Court affirms conviction of Quentin Stokes in domestic case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Quentin Stokes' convictions for domestic violence and disrupting public services, following a jury trial.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on Hagwood robbery case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part the conviction of King Isaiah Hagwood Jr. for aggravated robbery and receiving stolen property.

Court vacates sentence for prohibited firearm possession

The First Circuit Court vacated Joan Rosado Maldonado's sentence for firearm possession, citing errors in the sentencing calculation.

Tennessee court affirms conviction of stepfather for sexual battery

A Tennessee court upheld Sean Kirk Wagner's conviction for sexual battery against his stepdaughter, affirming the trial court's judgment.

Tennessee court orders new trial for Jacob Franks on appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has ordered a new trial for Jacob Franks after ruling evidence was wrongly excluded in his case.

Tennessee court rules on appeal of murder conviction case

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals rules on the appeal of Gabriel Seth Box, addressing trial continuance and sentencing issues.

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