Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
A man sentenced to death fights for a new chance in court
Can the man charged challenge his conviction despite the procedural issues?
Oct 2, 202619-99003Partly reversed; case sent back00
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Man convicted of murder fights for a reduced sentence
Convicted of murder. What sentence fits the crime?
Oct 1, 2026Ind No. 680/17|680/17|Appeal No. 7107|Case No. 2023-02579|Affirmed (defendant's conviction and sentence stand)00Serious Crime · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Did a New York trial court handle jury selection fairly?
Did the trial court properly handle the Batson challenge in this burglary case?
Oct 1, 2026Ind No. 4233/17|4233/17|Appeal No. 2727|Case No. 2019-5240|Affirmed (the state wins, conviction stands)00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Court decides on jury instructions in child victim case
Convicted of child exploitation. What sentence fits this crime?
Oct 1, 202625-40109Affirmed (conviction stands for the defendant)00Serious Crime · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
A man was resentenced for attempted murder. Is it fair?
Convicted of attempted murder. What sentence fits the crime?
Sep 30, 20262021-04403Affirmed in part (sentence modified favorably for defendant)00Serious Crime · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Man appeals conviction for sexual crimes, challenges fair trial
Convicted of serious sexual crimes. What sentence fits this crime?
Sep 30, 20262020-05178Affirmed (defendant's conviction stands)00Serious Crime · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Can a woman change her sentence under new abuse laws?
Should the court vacate her sentence under the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act?
Sep 30, 20262023-05290Affirmed (sentence unchanged, defendant loses)00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Death row inmate argues over fairness of past trial process
Did the defendant properly challenge the fairness of the process or just repeat old claims?
Sep 30, 202626-5864Execution stayed for review00Serious Crime · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Can this conviction for assault and weapon charges stand?
Was the court right to uphold his assault and weapon conviction?
Sep 30, 20262023-07638Affirmed (the defendant's conviction upheld)00Serious Crime · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Was a protective order needed in this family dispute?
Did the father commit family offenses justifying a protective order?
Sep 30, 20262025-10943Affirmed (protective order against the father stands)00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Woman who supported ISIS misses court date. What sentence fits?
Convicted of missing a court date while on release. What sentence fits?
Sep 25, 202625-949(L)Affirmed (conviction and sentence upheld)00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Confidential informant goes rogue, joins partner in crime
Convicted of drug trafficking and conspiracy. What sentence fits this crime?
Sep 25, 202625-2164Affirmed (conviction upheld for 13 years)00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Did the jail's doctor ignore this man's mental health?
Should the doctor be protected from John Doe's lawsuit?
Sep 23, 202625-2708Reversed (Dr. Sloan wins)00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Death row inmate fights for a chance to appeal
Can the defendant appeal after missing the deadline due to claims of unfair trial?
Sep 22, 202625-70019Appeal denied00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Should more charges increase his sentence for horrible crimes?
Convicted of multiple assaults on a minor. What sentence fits this crime?
Sep 21, 202625-3163Affirmed (defendant's conviction and sentence affirmed)00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
A felon was caught with a gun while fleeing. What sentence fits the crime?
Caught with a gun while fleeing police. What sentence fits this crime?
Sep 18, 202624-2568Affirmed (sentence for Phillips stands)00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Can this robbery defendant appeal his sentence despite a plea deal?
Can the defendant appeal his sentence based on claimed calculation errors?
Sep 18, 202623-30454Dismissed (appeal waiver is enforced)00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Can evidence from a suspect online tip be used in court?
Does the good faith exception apply to let in the evidence?
Sep 17, 202624-12448Reversed (evidence can be used against the defendant)00Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Police find a gun during a late-night pat-down. Was it fair?
Convicted of illegal gun possession. What sentence fits the crime?
Sep 14, 202625-1147Affirmed (conviction confirmed)00