Roberts v. State — Florida Supreme Court affirms first-degree murder conviction and death sentence
Case William F. Roberts v. State of Florida Court Supreme Court of Florida Judge Per Curiam Date Decided June 25,
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United States v. Schneider — Affirmed conviction; vacated and remanded illegal time-served sentence exceeding statutory maximum
Case United States v. Justin James Schneider Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Judge LOKEN (George H.
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United States v. Schneider — Eighth Circuit affirms assault conviction but vacates illegal time-served sentence exceeding statutory maximum
Case United States of America v. Justin James Schneider Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Judge James
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Fraase v. Advantage Credit Bureau — Eighth Circuit affirms summary judgment for credit bureau that reported twin’s speeding ticket in background check
Case Austin Stuart Fraase v. Advantage Credit Bureau Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Judge Steven M.
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Moore v. Florida — Affirmed armed carjacking conviction
Case Isiah Rashad Moore v. State of Florida Court Florida Third District Court of Appeal Judge LINDSEY (Rick Scott, 2017)
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Adams v. State of Florida — Habeas petition dismissed without substantive review
Case Eric Leonard Adams v. State of Florida Court Florida First District Court of Appeal Judge KELSEY (Rick Scott, 2015);
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Matter of Rocah v. McCarthy — Writ of Prohibition Cannot Challenge Evidence Preclusion Under CPL 245.80
The Appellate Division, Second Department holds that CPLR Article 78 prohibition does not lie to challenge a criminal court’s evidence preclusion order under CPL 245.80(1)(a), even when the order would effectively prevent the prosecution from presenting its case.
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In re J.L. — 2025 Law Ending Joint Liability for Juvenile Restitution Applies Prospectively Only
The First District holds that California’s 2025 elimination of joint and several liability in juvenile restitution cases applies prospectively only, leaving pre-2025 restitution orders intact even for pending appeals.
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State v. Harris — Missouri Supreme Court affirms 50-year sentence despite sentencing court’s reference to acquitted carjacking charges
Case State of Missouri v. Desmond Harris Court Supreme Court of Missouri, en banc Judge Michael W. Noble (appointment info
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Robinson v. State — Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals dismisses post-conviction appeal for lack of jurisdiction where pro se notice of appeal filed while petitioner was still represented by counsel was a legal nullity
Case Roy Robinson v. State of Tennessee Court Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, at Jackson Judge J. ROSS DYER (Bill
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Gilchrist v. Florida — Appellate court granted petition for belated criminal appeal
Case Matthew Justin Gilchrist v. State of Florida Court Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal Judge MAKAR (Ron DeSantis, 2023);
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Spencer v. Florida — Florida Supreme Court affirms denial of death-row inmate’s last-ditch execution challenges and refuses stay
Case Dusty Ray Spencer v. State of Florida Court Supreme Court of Florida Judge Per Curiam Date Decided June 18,
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Parrish v. State — Florida Supreme Court holds district courts have jurisdiction to review denial of downward departure sentences
Case Eric Desmond Parrish v. State of Florida Court Supreme Court of Florida Judge Labarga (Charlie Crist, 2009) Date Decided
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Whitton v. State — Florida Supreme Court affirms denial of death-row inmate’s second successive postconviction motion as untimely and procedurally barred
Case Gary Richard Whitton v. State of Florida Court Supreme Court of Florida Judge Francis curiel (appointment info not available)
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Harvey v. State — Florida Supreme Court affirms denial of death-row inmate’s third successive postconviction motion based on brain-development claims
Case Harold Lee Harvey, Jr. v. State of Florida Court Supreme Court of Florida Judge Per Curiam Date Decided June
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Loudon v. Texas — Court denies mandamus but rebukes trial judge for repeatedly modifying bail conditions without notice or individual analysis
Case In Re Carrie Loudon v. the State of Texas Court Texas Fourth Court of Appeals, San Antonio Judge Velia
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State ex rel. Wade v. Shoop — Ohio Supreme Court affirms dismissal of habeas petition brought by juvenile tried as adult for quadruple homicide
Case State ex rel. Wade v. Shoop, Warden Court Supreme Court of Ohio Judge Per Curiam Date Decided June 16,
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Williams v. Superintendent Rockview SCI — Third Circuit affirms denial of Rule 60(b)(6) motion to reopen habeas petition
Case Jafarnia Williams v. Superintendent Rockview SCI Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Judge RESTREPO (Barack Obama,
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Mostaert v. State — Wyoming Supreme Court Affirms Denial of Post-Conviction Motion to Return Seized Property
The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed a district court’s denial of a convicted shoplifter’s Rule 41(g) motion for return of seized property, holding that the State overcame the post-conviction presumption favoring return by presenting credible testimony that the items were likely stolen—and clarifying Wyoming’s burden-shifting framework for such motions for the first time in the context of alleged stolen property.
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State v. Dockery — Ohio appeals court vacates criminal damaging conviction because State failed to prove venue beyond a reasonable doubt
Case State of Ohio v. Linwood Dockery Court Ohio Court of Appeals, First Appellate District (Hamilton County) Judge NESTOR (elected
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Kingsbury v. State — Court dismisses sex-offense appeals for lack of jurisdiction where guilty pleas were charge bargains
Case Terry Thomas Kingsbury v. The State of Texas Court Court of Appeals of Texas, First District Judge Adams (Greg
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Quiroga v. State — Trial Court Lacked Subject Matter Jurisdiction to Prosecute Municipal Ordinance Violations on Tribal Land
Case Matias Sergio Quiroga v. State of Florida Court Florida Third District Court of Appeal Judge GOODEN (Ron DeSantis, 2024)
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Tobler v. State — Court dismisses pro se habeas corpus petition
Case Myron Tobler v. State of Florida Court Florida First District Court of Appeal Judge Per Curiam Date Decided June
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United States v. Rayford Evans — Eighth Circuit affirms conviction for attempted child sexual exploitation, finding warrantless phone seizure justified by exigent circumstances
Case United States v. Rayford Evans Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Judge SMITH (George W. Bush,