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Houston cop-killer denied last-day reprieve

Attorneys for Jeffrey Demond Williams, 37, appealed to the nation's highest court after lower courts rejected their arguments that Williams was failed by his previous attorneys.

Dogs give comfort _ and controversy _ in court

So far, all lower courts have upheld the use of dogs.

Cambodian court overturns dissident's conviction

Phnom Penh Appeals Court Judge Khun Leang Meng ruled there was no evidence to support a lower court's findings that radio station owner Mam Sonando had links to a rebellion movement in eastern...

Court says police don't have to prove dog training

That lower court threw out drug evidence obtained against Clayton Harris during a 2006 traffic stop.

Court denies reporter's bid for AIG reports

The appellate judges, all appointed by Republican presidents, concluded the reports were not judicial records subject to release because the lower court in handling the settlement made no...

Argentine court upholds freeze on Chevron assets

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Court overturns boy's conviction in Ind. slaying

The court ruled unanimously Tuesday that a lower court judge didn't allow enough time for due process before waiving Paul Henry Gingerich into adult court.

Supreme Court to take up gay marriage cases

The justices agreed to review a lower court's decision striking down California's Proposition 8.

Supreme Court will hear same-sex marriage challenges

In an ambitious move, the justices agreed to second-guess a lower court's decision striking down California's Proposition 8.

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TALLAHASSEE: Florida Supreme Court hears redistricting case

The Legislature argues that the Supreme Court should assert its "sole and exclusive...

High court sides with cities wishing to ban pot shops

A court of appeal upheld the injunction, and all seven justices of the state's highest court...

Military court reverses suicide attempt conviction

The lower court could either dismiss the self-injury charge and reassess the sentence, or order...