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Nevada Supreme Court

Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction Despite Self-Representation

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Isaiha Duckket, who represented himself during his trial for second-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon and other serious felonies. The court rejected Duckket's appeal claiming he was not competent to represent himself due to mental illness.

•Nevada Supreme Court affirmed Isaiha Duckket's conviction for second-degree murder and other serious felonies
•Court rejected Duckket's claim that he was mentally incompetent to represent himself during trial
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Illinois Supreme Court

Illinois Supreme Court Rules on Evidence Standards in Domestic Violence Case

The Illinois Supreme Court issued a ruling in People v. Heintz addressing whether evidence of an alleged victim's violent conduct after charged offenses can be admitted under state evidence rules. The court also considered whether trial courts can exclude evidence of a defendant's acquittal on related domestic violence charges.

•Illinois Supreme Court reversed appellate court decision that had vacated defendant's domestic violence convictions
•Court addressed admissibility of alleged victim's violent conduct that occurred after the charged offenses under Evidence Rule 405(b)(2)
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Supreme Court of the United States

Supreme Court Reverses Fourth Circuit in Klein v. Martin Habeas Case

The Supreme Court issued a per curiam decision in Klein v. Martin on January 26, 2026, reversing the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in a habeas corpus case involving a Maryland prisoner. The Court emphasized that federal courts must strictly adhere to AEDPA standards when reviewing state court convictions.

•Supreme Court reversed Fourth Circuit in per curiam decision without oral argument
•Case reinforces strict AEDPA standards limiting federal habeas relief for state prisoners
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Delaware Supreme Court

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms 56-Year Sentence for Attempted Murder

The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Walike C. Parham on 13 charges including attempted first-degree murder, firearm offenses, and vehicle theft. Parham received a 56-year prison sentence following an eight-day jury trial.

•Parham was convicted on 13 charges including three counts of attempted first-degree murder and multiple firearm offenses
•Delaware Superior Court sentenced him to 56 years in prison followed by probation after an eight-day jury trial
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Nine Salinas Gang Members Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted nine South Bay men for racketeering conspiracy as members of the Salinas Acosta Plaza Norteños street gang. The charges include 11 murders, 14 attempted murders, and extensive drug and weapons trafficking operations.

•Nine South Bay men indicted for racketeering conspiracy as SAP Norteños gang members
•Charges include 11 murders and 14 attempted murders linked to gang activities
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Kentucky Supreme Court

Kentucky Supreme Court Affirms Murder Convictions in Heightchew Case

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed the murder, arson, and attempted murder convictions of Gregory Mason Heightchew in a case involving the killing and burning of Elijah Creekmore. The court upheld a life sentence without parole for 25 years in the Henry County case.

•Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed Gregory Heightchew's murder, arson, attempted murder, and evidence tampering convictions
•Heightchew received life sentence without parole for 25 years for killing and burning Elijah Creekmore
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Utah Supreme Court

Utah Supreme Court Rules on Evidence in Blackwing Murder Plot Case

The Utah Supreme Court issued a ruling in State v. Blackwing involving a defendant charged with orchestrating an attempted murder plot from jail to prevent a 14-year-old rape victim from testifying. The case centers on evidentiary standards in a complex criminal conspiracy involving polygamous relationships and witness intimidation.

•Kain Blackwing allegedly directed three women in polygamous relationships to murder a 14-year-old rape victim and her family from his jail cell
•The Utah Supreme Court ruled on an interlocutory appeal regarding evidentiary standards in the complex conspiracy case
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Illinois Supreme Court

Illinois Supreme Court Rules on Timing of Directed Verdict Motions

The Illinois Supreme Court held that trial courts must rule on defendants' mid-trial motions for directed verdict before proceeding to defense evidence. In People v. Johnson, the court affirmed the defendant's conviction despite finding procedural error, ruling the mistake did not warrant reversal under the plain error standard.

•Illinois Supreme Court rules trial courts must decide directed verdict motions before proceeding to defense evidence
•Court affirmed defendant's conviction despite procedural error, finding evidence was not closely balanced
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California Supreme Court

California Supreme Court Reverses Gang Enhancement in Death Penalty Case

The California Supreme Court reversed gang enhancement allegations and a death sentence for Refugio Ruben Cardenas, who was convicted of murder and attempted murder. The court found error based on legal developments that occurred after the original trial.

•California Supreme Court reversed gang enhancements and death sentence for Refugio Ruben Cardenas
•Court found error based on People v. Sanchez decision and Assembly Bill 333 amendments to gang law
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California Supreme Court

California Supreme Court Upholds Gang Murder Conviction for Aguirre

The California Supreme Court affirmed the murder conviction of Jason Alejandro Aguirre in a gang-related shooting case. The court upheld jury findings on firearm enhancements and gang benefit allegations tied to the Dragon Family criminal street gang.

•California Supreme Court affirmed Jason Aguirre's murder conviction in Dragon Family gang case
•Jury found firearm enhancement allegations true, including personal discharge causing death
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