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Court Affirms Self-Defense Verdict in Assault and Battery Case
B.S.H., as mother and next friend of F.W.H., a minor v. Grady Scott Humphryes, decided by Alabama Supreme Court on April 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, B.S.H., sued the ...
Florida Appeals Court Affirms Aggravated Assault Conviction but Reverses Public Defender Lien Due to Lack of Notice
This case involves Ray Anthony Combs, Jr.'s appeal of his conviction and sentence for aggravated assault with a firearm. Combs argued that the trial court made several errors, including denying his re...
Aggravated Battery Conviction Reversed Due to Improper Self-Defense Instruction and Admission of Prior Bad Acts
This case involves Larry Eugene Bell, Jr.'s appeal of his conviction and sentence for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Bell argued that the trial court made several errors, including denying h...
Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Convictions for Aggravated Assault and Strangulation
This case involves K. Fountain, who was convicted of several charges including aggravated assault and strangulation after an incident with his girlfriend. Fountain appealed his conviction, arguing tha...
California Appeals Court Affirms Assault Conviction, Finding Jury Instructions on Self-Defense Adequate
This case involves Mr. Chang, who was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and other charges after an altercation. The primary issue on appeal was whether the trial court properly instructed the ...
Georgia Appeals Court Upholds Aggravated Assault Conviction, Citing Failure to Notify on Victim's Prior Acts and Proper Admission of Defendant's Prior Acts
This case, Patterson v. State, involved Mr. Patterson appealing his conviction for aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The core of his appeal rested on tw...
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...
Defendant Convicted of Assault, Acquitted of Resisting Arrest
In this case, the defendant, Galindo, was charged with several crimes, including assault and resisting arrest. The prosecution presented evidence, including witness testimony and physical evidence, to...
Defendant's conviction for aggravated battery upheld on appeal after jury rejected self-defense claim.
This case involves a defendant, Fletes, who was convicted of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The victim testified that Fletes attacked him with a knife during an argument. Fletes claimed self...
Defendant's conviction for aggravated assault affirmed; self-defense claim rejected due to sufficient evidence and proper jury instructions.
This case involves a defendant, Ribas, who was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim testified that Ribas attacked him with a knife. Ribas claimed self-defense, arguing the ...
Conviction for Aggravated Battery Affirmed Despite Flawed Jury Instructions; Case Remanded for Sentencing
This case involves a defendant, Vesey, who was convicted of aggravated battery with a firearm. The conviction stemmed from an incident where Vesey allegedly shot an individual during an argument. Vese...
Defendant convicted of resisting arrest, acquitted of aggravated assault
This case involves a defendant, Michael Owens, who was charged with several crimes, including aggravated assault and resisting arrest. The State presented evidence that Owens assaulted a police office...
CA Supreme Court: Digital searches must align with warrant scope
The California Supreme Court addressed the admissibility of evidence obtained through a "digital forensic examination" of a defendant's electronic devices, specifically focusing on the scope of the se...
Defendant convicted of some charges, acquitted of others in assault and resisting arrest case
This case involves a defendant, Velasquez, who was charged with several crimes, including assault and resisting arrest. The prosecution presented evidence, including witness testimony and physical evi...
Conviction for Aggravated Assault Upheld Despite Self-Defense Claim
This case involves a man named John Joseph Erb who was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim testified that Erb pointed a gun at him and threatened to shoot him. Erb claimed...
California appeals court orders new trial for assault charge due to flawed jury instructions on self-defense
This case involves a defendant, Guevara, who was convicted of multiple felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder. The prosecution presented evidence that Guevara shot at a ...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Rejects "Heat of Passion" Defense
People v. Orozco, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Orozco, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly ...
Arizona Court Upholds Conviction for Aggravated Assault and Endangerment
The State of Arizona charged Michael Eugene Traverso with several crimes, including aggravated assault and endangerment. The charges stemmed from an incident where Traverso allegedly pointed a firearm...
Prior convictions admissible to show intent in aggravated battery case
People v. Muckey, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the defendant's conviction for aggravated batter...
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...
Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Rejects Manslaughter Instruction
People v. Cota, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Cota, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon...