Explore 11 court opinions on Intent And Motive In Criminal Cases. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Court Upholds Conviction, Admitting Prior Bad Acts Evidence
In Re Alton W. Crain v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Alton W. Crain, appealed his conviction for aggravat...
Appellate court upholds warrantless vehicle search based on informant tip
In Re Justin Ludlow v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Justin Ludlow, challenged the trial court's denial of...
Warrantless DUI blood draw upheld due to exigent circumstances
People v. Dunn, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Dunn, was convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving with a...
Court Upholds Conviction Based on Admissible Prior Bad Acts Evidence
Mark Skladany v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Mark Skladany, challenged his conviction for aggravated sex...
Prior "no-contact" order violation admissible to show intent in assault case
McNeal v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a defendant's conviction for aggravated ...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Motive and Intent
People v. Dixon, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Dixon, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly ...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Identity and Intent
People v. Singleton, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Singleton, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a d...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible to Show Intent in Murder Case
People v. Reyes, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Reyes, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weap...
Prior 'other crimes' evidence admissible to show intent in aggravated battery case
People v. Lopez, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on June 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, holdin...
Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Misconduct Evidence
People v. Horton, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The ...
Prior 'other crimes' evidence admissible to show intent in aggravated battery case
People v. Lopez, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on February 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, h...