The Arkansas Court of Appeals has affirmed the Saline County Circuit Court’s decision to revoke the probation of David Welch. The ruling, delivered on October 22, 2025, addressed several arguments raised by Welch, ultimately finding them without merit. Background of the Case Welch had initially pleaded guilty on January 10,…
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Postal Worker’s Conviction Upheld: Court Affirms Guilty Verdict and Sentence
James Glover, a former postal worker, has lost his appeal against his convictions for postal theft and mail fraud. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s decision, upholding his guilty verdict and the 24-month sentence. The court addressed three main arguments raised by Glover: the sufficiency of…
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Georgia Court of Appeals Upholds Asset Forfeiture Ruling Due to Insufficient Complaint
The Georgia Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision to set aside a civil asset forfeiture, finding that the state’s initial complaint lacked the necessary detail to meet legal requirements. The case, *State of Georgia v. TF4 Capital, LLC*, centers around the seizure of over $360,000 in cash…
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Arsonist’s Appeal Denied: Court Upholds Decision on Mental Health Diversion and Funding
The California Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court’s decision regarding Edward Joseph Riddle, who pleaded no contest to arson of a structure. Riddle, who was initially granted mental health diversion, appealed the termination of that diversion and the denial of his request for public funds to cover his…
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Gravitt v. The State: Court Upholds Murder Conviction in Insanity Defense Case
A Georgia Supreme Court decision has upheld the conviction of Cameron Marshall Gravitt for the malice murder of Glenn Fraser, as well as for the possession of a knife during the commission of a felony. Gravitt had argued that he should be found not guilty by reason of insanity, but…
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Supreme Court Modifies and Affirms Decision in Search Warrant Case
The North Carolina Supreme Court has issued a ruling in the case of *State v. Demetria L. Norman*, modifying and affirming a lower court’s decision regarding a search warrant. The core issue revolved around whether evidence obtained by law enforcement during a “knock and talk” at Ms. Norman’s residence was…
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Idaho Appeals Court Upholds Aggravated Battery Conviction
The Idaho Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of Jason Nicholas Long for aggravated battery. The court addressed several arguments raised by Long, including the admissibility of a post-battery threat, alleged prosecutorial misconduct, and the appropriateness of restitution. Background of the Case The case stemmed from an incident where…
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Indiana Supreme Court Weighs in on Insurer’s Duty in Multi-Claimant Accidents
In a recent decision, the Indiana Supreme Court addressed a complex issue facing insurance companies: what to do when multiple people are injured in an accident, and the available insurance money isn’t enough to cover all the claims. The court clarified an insurer’s responsibilities in these situations, providing guidance on…
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Knox County Man’s Conviction Upheld in Sexual Battery Case
A Tennessee appeals court has upheld the conviction of James Robert Howell, who was found guilty by a Knox County jury on multiple counts of sexual battery by an authority figure and one count of assault. Howell was sentenced to an effective term of four years and six months in…
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Court Upholds Prison Segregation Ruling, Citing Limited Due Process Rights
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision in the case of Norberto Torres, a prisoner who claimed his due process rights were violated during a disciplinary hearing. The court’s ruling centers on the level of due process required for inmates facing disciplinary segregation, particularly when…