March 17, 2026·25-1136·Panel Decision·By James Taylor
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in the case of United States versus Dana Sam. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.
The case originated in the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota under case number one twenty-three criminal zero zero zero nine three.
The court’s reasoning
The provided excerpt is a cover letter from the Clerk of Court notifying counsel of the opinion issuance and judgment entry. It does not contain the court’s legal reasoning, analysis, or factual findings.
What it means going forward
Counsel must review Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Eighth Circuit Rules regarding post-submission procedures to ensure timely filing of any contemplated petitions.
