Overturning

Cobb County Judge Contemplates Overturning Verdict in Case of Concealed Death, Leaving Family Concerned

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COBB COUNTY, Ga. – A Cobb County judge is currently reviewing the conviction of a man found guilty of concealing his girlfriend’s death. The potential overturning of the jury’s verdict has raised concerns for Hailey Johnson’s family, who fear that justice may be denied. Hailey’s tragic death in 2022 resurfaced during her boyfriend’s trial, which lasted four days. The jury found Brooks Cleary guilty on all charges, providing a glimmer of hope for her family. However, immediately after the verdict was read, Judge Jason Marbutt announced his consideration of acting as the 13th juror to … Read more

Gun Rights Advocates Push for Overturning Delaware’s Semiautomatic Firearms Ban in Federal Appeals Court

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gun rights groups are urging a federal appeals court to overturn a judge’s refusal to halt enforcement of Delaware laws banning certain semiautomatic firearms and restricting the size of firearm magazines. The appeals court heard arguments on Monday regarding the laws that were enacted in 2022, which ban the sale of several types of semiautomatic firearms and shotguns, and limit magazine capacity to 17 rounds. Opponents argue that these laws violate Delawareans’ constitutional right to bear arms. Lawyers representing gun rights groups made their case on Monday, seeking to overturn a judge’s … Read more

Appeals Court Reinstates California Law Mandating Background Checks for Ammo Purchases, Overturning Previous Ruling

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San Diego, California – An appeals court has overturned a federal judge’s ruling that struck down a state law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to allow the California Attorney General’s Office to suspend the judgment. The decision follows U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez’s injunction last week, which deemed the background check requirement for most ammunition purchases as unconstitutional. In a brief ruling, Judges Richard Clifton and Holly Thomas granted the suspension, while Judge Consuelo Callahan dissented. Callahan stated that she did not believe the appellant … Read more

Unveiling the Path to Proving Innocence: Insights on Overturning Wrongful Convictions

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MISSION VIEJO – In the criminal justice system, ensuring the accuracy of verdicts is crucial. Unfortunately, wrongful convictions can occur, leading to innocent individuals being imprisoned. But how do these wrongfully convicted individuals prove their innocence after they have been found guilty? This question was raised by D.T. from Mission Viejo. Firstly, after a conviction, there is a direct appeal process that can be pursued. If the individual exhausts all avenues of appeal, they may consider a “writ of habeas corpus” to demonstrate their entitlement to relief from the conviction. This can be based on … Read more