United States v. Barber
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a federal sentence for a defendant convicted of felon in possession of a firearm and illegal possession of a machine…
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5th Cir.The Fifth Circuit affirmed a sentence where the district court granted a substantial assistance motion but imposed a within-guidelines term. The appellate court found that while the district court erred in granting the motion without departing, the error did not affect the defendant's substantial rights.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a federal sentence for a defendant convicted of felon in possession of a firearm and illegal possession of a machine…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to withdraw counsel and dismissed an appeal filed by Carlos Alix…
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a federal sentence where the district court counted a state-expunged marijuana conviction toward the defendant's criminal history score. The court…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court…
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a habeas motion challenging a federal sentence. The court held that the defendant failed to…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Black Lung Benefits Act award. The court…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging a tax fraud conviction and sentence in part for lack…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Dontrail Markise Gilmore for federal drug distribution. The…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dismissed in part and denied in part a petition for a writ of mandamus…