Jul 17
2026
24-2938 Panel Decision
United States of America v. Antonio Dontez Hoffman, Jr.
Eighth Circuit affirms criminal sentence for felon in possession of firearms after burglary during funeral.
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United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Jul 17
2026
24-3160 Panel Decision
United States of America v. Andrew Jerome Bigbee
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the defendant's conviction for drug conspiracy and possession, ruling that suppression motions must be timely and evidence was sufficient for the jury verdict.
Jul 17
2026
25-2619 Panel Decision
United States of America v. Kylir Dorsey
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to withdraw a guilty plea in a felon-in-possession case, finding the plea was entered knowingly and voluntarily.
Jul 17
2026
25-3364 Panel Decision
United States of America v. Thomas W. Pitts
A per curiam opinion from the Eighth Circuit affirming a drug conspiracy conviction and sentence after reviewing an Anders brief filed by defense counsel.
Jul 16
2026
24-2869 Panel Decision
United States of America v. Saladean Walker Salean
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a supervised release revocation sentence where the district court considered factors typically reserved for initial sentencing. The court held that the defendant failed to demonstrate a clear or obvious error affecting his substantial rights.
Jul 16
2026
25-2258 Panel Decision
United States of America v. Brandon Jones
The Eighth Circuit vacated a condition of supervised release requiring sex offender registration after the government conceded the condition was erroneous. The court affirmed the remainder of the defendant's sentence, finding it was not substantively unreasonable.
Jul 16
2026
25-1575 Panel Decision
United States of America v. Dave Shumpert, III
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of a defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm as a felon. The court held that the categorical prohibition on felon possession is consistent with historical tradition and that the district court did not abuse its discretion in sentencing.
Jul 16
2026
25-2042 Panel Decision
Ciara Tiffiny Carter v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment upholding the Commissioner of Social Security's denial of disability insurance benefits. The appellate court found that the administrative law judge's evaluation of medical evidence and vocational testimony was supported by substantial evidence.
Jul 16
2026
25-2705 Panel Decision
United States of America v. Davon R. Williams
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Davon R. Williams for drug and firearm offenses. The court found no merit in the appellant's challenges regarding statutory interpretation, evidentiary sufficiency, and sentencing guidelines calculations.
Jul 16
2026
26-1029 Panel Decision
United States of America v. Tazell Teandre Williams
The Eighth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by a defendant who had entered a plea agreement containing an appeal waiver. The court found the waiver valid and enforceable, concluding there were no non-frivolous issues for appeal outside its scope.