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Child's statements to pediatrician admissible in abuse case
In the Interest of B.C., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-o...
Ohio Court Affirms Domestic Violence Conviction Over "Bad Acts" Evidence Dispute
State v. Alqahtani, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of domestic violence. On appeal, the defendant argued that the ...
Court Affirms Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Bad Acts Evidence
In Re Danny Patrick McCoy v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Danny Patrick McCoy, appealed his conviction fo...
Texas Court Affirms Aggravated Sexual Assault Conviction
In Re Joshua Case Holman v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Joshua Case Holman, appealed his conviction for ...
North Carolina Appeals Court Vacates Breaking or Entering and Larceny Convictions, Orders New Trial Due to Hearsay Violation
In State v. Thomas, the North Carolina Court of Appeals addressed the appeal of Mr. Thomas, who was convicted of various charges including felony breaking or entering, larceny, and being a habitual fe...
Appellate Court Affirms Aggravated Assault Conviction
Kim D. Clenney v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kim D. Clenney, appealed her conviction for ag...
Texas court affirms conviction based on excited utterance exception
Clay A. Roberts v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Clay A. Roberts, appealed his conviction for aggravate...
Texas Court Affirms Conviction, Admits Prior Bad Acts Evidence
In Re Ramon M. Diana v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Ramon M. Diana, appealed his conviction for aggra...
Court Affirms Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Assault Evidence
Christopher Rance Giles v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Christopher Rance Giles, appealed his convicti...
Ohio Court Affirms Domestic Violence Conviction Based on Excited Utterance
State v. Gumm, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant appealed his conviction for domestic violence, arguing that the trial court erre...
Texas appeals court upholds child sexual assault conviction based on victim's statements
In Re Danny Patrick McCoy v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Danny Patrick McCoy, appealed his conviction...
Court Affirms Conviction Based on Excited Utterance Hearsay Exception
In Re Ethan Ray Echols v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Ethan Ray Echols, appealed his conviction for ag...
Warrantless car search upheld due to probable cause from marijuana odor
State v. Nevels, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's...
Ohio Court Affirms Domestic Violence Conviction Based on Excited Utterances
State v. Gigliotti, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of domestic violence. On appeal, the defendant argued that th...
Ohio Court Affirms Domestic Violence Conviction Based on Excited Utterances
State v. Finnerty, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of domestic violence. On appeal, the defendant argued that th...
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Admits Prior Inconsistent Statements
State of Iowa v. Jordan Kevin Cole, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Jordan Kevin Cole for first-d...
Louisiana Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction Based on Deceased Witness Testimony
State of Louisiana v. Brhian Thomas, decided by Louisiana Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Louisiana Supreme Court reviewed a defendant's conviction for second-...
Va. Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Based on Child Victim Exception
Commonwealth v. Kartozia, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Virginia reviewed a defendant's conviction for indecent liberties...
PA Supreme Court: Child's statement to safe adult admissible in abuse cases
In the Matter of: Meagan Hart, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on May 27, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed the admissibility of a "prior inconsistent s...
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Affirms Evidence Admissibility
State of Iowa v. Taylor Christopher Smith, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on February 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Taylor Christopher...