🔫 Crime
Criminal, sentencing, death penalty
Ohio Court affirms convictions in felonious assault case
The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Shaun Jackson's convictions for felonious assault and related charges after a jury trial.
West Virginia Supreme Court upholds Summerfield murder conviction
The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed Carl Ray Summerfield's murder conviction, addressing prosecutorial comments and missing witness claims.
Montana Supreme Court upholds adult prosecution of Laman
The Montana Supreme Court affirms the decision to keep Grant Laman's case in adult court, rejecting a transfer to Youth Court for serious charges.
Idaho Supreme Court upholds life sentence for Gutierrez
The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a life sentence for Timothy Jon Gutierrez, who pleaded guilty to lewd conduct and child exploitation.
New York court affirms judgment in People v. Fogler case
The New York Appellate Division upheld the judgment in the case of People v. Fogler, affirming the previous court's decision without changes.
Court overturns conviction of Marine in infant's death case
The Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals reverses conviction of Jennifer E. Zavala for involuntary manslaughter in infant's death.
New York Court Upholds Conviction of Yonander Cuevas
The New York Appellate Division affirms the conviction of Yonander Cuevas for multiple crimes, including kidnapping and robbery, impacting future legal strategies.
New York court affirms drug and weapon convictions of Delrio
The Appellate Division upheld Larrel Delrio's convictions for drug and weapon charges, affirming the lower court's rulings on appeal.
New York Court Affirms Judgments Against Christopher Fuhrtz
The Appellate Division upheld the lower court's decisions in the case of People v. Fuhrtz, affirming the sentences issued in 2023.
New York Court Affirms Conviction of Linnel Odom in Assault Case
The New York Appellate Division upheld Linnel Odom's conviction for assault and weapon possession, affirming his sentence of 18 years to life.
New York court affirms judgment in People v. Jennings case
The Appellate Division of New York upheld the judgment against Sean Jennings, affirming the sentence from the Bronx County Supreme Court.
Court modifies sentencing in People v. Martinez case
The New York Appellate Division modifies sentencing for James Martinez, vacating fees in a firearm possession case, impacting future sentencing guidelines.
Court affirms conviction of Pedro Hernandez in burglary case
The New York Appellate Division upheld Pedro Hernandez's conviction for burglary and criminal mischief, addressing juror misconduct claims.
Indiana Court Affirms Convictions in Domestic Violence Case
The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld Joel Thomas Meyer's convictions for attempted murder and criminal confinement in a domestic violence incident.
Court affirms conviction of Garrito Fort for firearm possession
The First Circuit Court upheld Garrito Fort's conviction for firearm possession as a felon, rejecting his arguments for justification and dismissal.
Eighth Circuit upholds ruling in Terrance Hayes case
The Eighth Circuit affirms the denial of Terrance Hayes's motion to suppress statements made to police during a self-defense shooting investigation.
Nevada Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of Richt
The Nevada Supreme Court upheld Jesce Richt's murder conviction, ruling he failed to establish a self-defense claim in the shooting of Jessica Griffin.