Insights

Short commentary on new court decisions, in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, that touch sentencing, appeals, and post-conviction relief. For the longer explainers, see the PCRA guides.

• An Arizona appeals court just vacated a sentence because of an AI-generated victim video

  October 1, 2026

  Arizona's Court of Appeals vacated a manslaughter sentence after the judge relied on an AI video of the victim. What the court held, and what it means for sentencing in Pennsylvania.