Prior Bad Acts

Comprehensive guide to Prior Bad Acts cases, courts, and legal analysis.

12 cases analyzed in this practice area

Key Cases in Prior Bad Acts

State v. Beardsley

ohioctapp · 2026-03-27 · Impact: 40/100

In State v. Beardsley, the defendant, Beardsley, appealed his conviction for domestic violence, arguing that the trial court made several errors. Beardsley claimed that the court improperly allowed ce...

Ray Anthony Combs, Jr. v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-03-27 · Impact: 45/100

This case involves Ray Anthony Combs, Jr.'s appeal of his conviction and sentence for aggravated assault with a firearm. Combs argued that the trial court made several errors, including denying his re...

Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Fountain, K.

pa · 2026-03-26 · Impact: 40/100

This case involves K. Fountain, who was convicted of several charges including aggravated assault and strangulation after an incident with his girlfriend. Fountain appealed his conviction, arguing tha...

People v. McCoy

ill · 2026-03-19 · Impact: 45/100

This case, People v. McCoy, involved an appeal by Mr. McCoy following his conviction for murder. The primary issue on appeal was whether the trial court properly allowed the prosecution to introduce e...

Patterson v. State

ga · 2026-03-17 · Impact: 45/100

This case, Patterson v. State, involved Mr. Patterson appealing his conviction for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The core of his appeal rested on tw...

United States v. Wofford

ca10 · 2026-03-11 · Impact: 45/100

This case involves Mr. Wofford, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the district court made several errors. Specifica...

Lawrence Dunnigan v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-02-24 · Impact: 40/100

Lawrence Dunnigan v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 24, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellant, Lawrence Dunnigan, challenged his conviction for...

Commonwealth v. Bateman

mass · 2026-02-20 · Impact: 65/100

Commonwealth v. Bateman, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on February 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts affirmed the defendant's...

Davis v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-02-12 · Impact: 65/100

Davis v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion...

Samuel Lowry v. State of Florida

fladistctapp · 2026-02-04 · Impact: 45/100

Samuel Lowry v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Samuel Lowry, challenged his conviction for aggra...

State v. Bolden

conn · 2025-12-16 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves a defendant, Mr. Bolden, who was convicted of several crimes, including assault and battery. During his trial, the judge allowed certain evidence to be presented that the defense ar...

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