Explore 12 court opinions on Modus Operandi Exception To Evidence Rules. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Prior bad acts evidence admissible under modus operandi exception
Raymond T. Holmes v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Raymond T. Holmes, challenged his conviction f...
Appellate court upholds conviction, admitting prior bad acts evidence
In Re Ignacio Lara Jr. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Ignacio Lara Jr., appealed his conviction for aggr...
Warrantless vehicle search lacked probable cause, court rules
Davis v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion to supp...
Prior similar assaults admissible to prove common plan in sexual assault conviction
In Re Phillip Clay Spedale v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Phillip Clay Spedale, appealed his conviction...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Admissible to Prove Identity
Hackley v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Hackley, challenged his conviction for aggravated batter...
Appellate court affirms conviction, admitting prior bad acts evidence
David Taije Castleberry v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, David Taije Castleberry, appealed his conviction ...
Prior sexual assault evidence admissible to prove identity and intent
Gustavo Bouvier Hernandez A/K/A Gustavo Bovier-Hernandez v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Gustavo Bouv...
Texas court upholds conviction based on admissibility of prior similar offenses
In Re Caleb Burke v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Caleb Burke, challenged his conviction for aggravate...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible under modus operandi exception
Smith v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Smith, challenged his conviction for aggravated assault ...
Texas Court Affirms Conviction Based on Admissible Prior Similar Offenses
In Re Willie L. Jackson Jr. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Willie L. Jackson Jr., appealed his convic...
Texas court upholds conviction based on "modus operandi" evidence
Edward Gene Moody Jr. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Edward Gene Moody Jr., challenged his conviction...
Prior sexual assault evidence admissible to prove identity and intent
Thomas Holman v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Thomas Holman, challenged his conviction for aggravated ...