Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the judgment in a criminal case involving drug and firearm charges. The court granted counsel's motion to withdraw under Anders v. California after finding no non-frivolous issues for appeal.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Jason Kelly's employment-related action against the Social Security Administration. The court held that the district court properly dismissed the case for failure to exhaust administrative remedies and failure to state a claim.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's upward variance in a supervised release revocation sentence. The court held that the district court did not plainly err by relying on unobjected-to facts in the violation report and the probation officer's testimony.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment in a civil rights action brought by a prisoner. The court held that the plaintiff failed to meet his burden of producing evidence to support his failure-to-protect claim.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment in an employment discrimination case. The appellate panel concluded that the lower court's decision was proper after reviewing the record and arguments.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a below-Guidelines-range sentence imposed after the defendant pleaded guilty to drug and firearm offenses. The court granted counsel leave to withdraw following an Anders brief and an independent review of the record.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a murder-for-hire conviction where the defendant was shackled during trial. The court held the district court did not abuse its discretion in ordering restraints based on the defendant's violent history and the nature of the charges.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a civil action brought by Yufan Zhang. The court held that the district court correctly applied res judicata and collateral estoppel based on prior federal decisions and arbitration.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of a defendant who purchased a firearm while prohibited due to felony and domestic violence convictions. The court found no error in the district court's denial of motions for acquittal or a new trial.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court order dismissing a motion to vacate an arbitration award. The court held that the plaintiff failed to serve the notice of motion as required by the Federal Arbitration Act within the statutory three-month deadline.