March 10, 2026·24-3433·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 v. Balentine. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.
The case originated in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas under case number three-twenty-one-cr-zero-zero-zero-four-three. The appellate docket number is twenty-four-three-four-three-three.
The court’s reasoning
The provided source text is a cover letter from the Clerk of Court confirming the issuance of an opinion and the entry of judgment. It does not contain the court’s legal reasoning, analysis, or factual findings.
What it means going forward
The judgment is now effective. Counsel must review the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Eighth Circuit Rules regarding post-submission procedures to ensure any contemplated filings are timely.
