Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
The Eighth Circuit vacated a class certification order in a product liability suit, ruling that the plaintiff lacked Article III standing. The court held that ownership of a firearm with alleged design defects does not constitute an injury in fact absent a manifest defect.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the conviction of John Francis for drug trafficking and firearm offenses. The court held that a high-speed chase provided independent grounds for a lawful arrest and search, and that sufficient evidence supported the jury's guilty verdict.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's application of a two-level sentencing enhancement for possession of a dangerous weapon. The court held that a firearm seized during a prior traffic stop constituted relevant conduct to the defendant's methamphetamine distribution offense.
The Eighth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction that had prevented a county park board from evicting a family from their campsites. The court held that the family failed to demonstrate the likely irreparable harm required to justify such relief.
The Eighth Circuit denied a petition for review of a Board of Immigration Appeals order affirming the denial of asylum and withholding of removal. The court held that substantial evidence supported the agency's finding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate the Guatemalan government was unable or unwilling to control the private actor she feared.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a conviction for conspiracy to tamper with a witness, finding sufficient evidence of a federal nexus. The court held that the defendant's actions were reasonably likely to prevent communication with federal law enforcement.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court order revoking a defendant's supervised release. The panel concluded the sentence was not unreasonable and granted counsel leave to withdraw.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a twenty-four-month sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The court found sufficient evidence that the defendant fired the weapon used in an attempted murder during the commission of his offense.
The Eighth Circuit dismissed an appeal by a defendant who had pleaded guilty and waived her right to challenge sentencing adjustments. The court held that the waiver covered the issues raised because the district court varied downward rather than upward.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a thirty-year sentence for a defendant convicted of possessing and distributing child pornography. The court rejected the defendant's claim that the sentencing court impermissibly double-counted his conduct when applying a two-level enhancement.