Alabama Appeals Court Affirms Suppression of Marijuana Evidence Due to Lack of Credible Probable Cause
ala · 2026-03-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100
This case involves the State of Alabama's appeal of a lower court's decision to grant Mason John Grimes's motion to suppress evidence. Grimes was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and drug...
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction but Vacates Death Sentence for Michael H. Hunt, Citing Jury Instruction Errors in Penalty Phase
fla · 2026-03-05 · Mixed · Impact: 75/100
This case involves Michael H. Hunt, who was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. The Florida Supreme Court reviewed his appeal, which raised several issues including the denial of ...
Appellate court rules cell phone evidence in child abuse case was lawfully obtained
tenn · 2025-10-08 · Remanded · Impact: 65/100
This case involves Ambreia Washington, who was charged with aggravated child abuse. The State of Tennessee appealed a lower court's decision to suppress evidence obtained from Washington's cell phone....
Appellate court rules stun gun can be a deadly weapon, allowing evidence in assault case
ariz · 2025-08-05 · Remanded · Impact: 65/100
This case involves Jasper Phillip Rushing, who was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault causing serious physical injury. The State of Arizona appealed the trial ...