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Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible to Prove Motive
People v. Zapata, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Zapata, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadl...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible to prove motive, intent, and identity.
People v. Craig, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Craig, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly w...
Ohio appeals court: No retreat needed in home under 'stand your ground'
In re K.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 4, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of Ohio's "stand your ground" law, specifically whether a...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive, Court Affirms Murder Conviction
People v. Seigler, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Seigler, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a dead...
Ohio appeals court: No retreat duty in home under 'stand your ground'
In re K.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 6, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The core dispute involved the interpretation of Ohio's "stand your ground" law, specifically whether a...
Georgia Supreme Court Affirms Stand Your Ground Law Application
Ivory v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on August 12, 2025, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision, holding that the state's "stand your g...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible; Manslaughter Instruction Properly Denied
People v. Fleming, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Fleming, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly...
Florida Supreme Court: "Stand Your Ground" doesn't apply to lawful home occupants
Timothy W. Fletcher v. State of Florida, decided by Florida Supreme Court on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether the state's "stand your ground" la...
Stand Your Ground Immunity Denied to Initial Aggressor
Timothy W. Fletcher v. State of Florida, decided by Florida Supreme Court on July 17, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The core dispute centered on whether the state's "stand your ground" law all...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Identity and Motive
People v. Tafoya, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Th...