On October 22, 2025, the Arkansas Court of Appeals overturned a decision by the Carroll County Circuit Court that had dismissed Jediah Ryan Haley’s appeal of a third-degree battery conviction. The appellate court found that the circuit court erred in dismissing the appeal based on a technicality related to the…
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Supreme Court Upholds Commitment of Sexually Dangerous Individual
In a recent decision, the North Dakota Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court’s ruling, upholding the commitment of Edward Skorick as a sexually dangerous individual. Skorick, who has a history of sex offenses, had appealed the district court’s denial of his petition for discharge from the North Dakota State…
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Probation Revoked: Court Upholds Decision in David Welch Case
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…