Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a drug trafficking sentence after finding no plain error in the district court's remarks. The court held that a judge's policy disagreement with sentencing guidelines does not constitute an impermissible presumption of reasonableness.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a supervised release revocation sentence but remanded for reconsideration of a community service condition. The court held that the district court did not impermissibly consider retribution and that the community service condition was ripe for facial review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied a petition for review of an immigration order. The court affirmed the denial of asylum and related relief because the petitioner failed to challenge a finding that she could safely relocate within Honduras.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se complaint alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The court concluded that the district court did not err in dismissing the case following a de novo review.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence in a drug trafficking case. The court held that the traffic stop was supported by reasonable suspicion and that the subsequent dog sniff did not unconstitutionally prolong the seizure.
The Eighth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that upheld the Army Corps of Engineers' revocation of a shoreline use permit. The court held that a settlement agreement settling all known disputes between the parties unambiguously included the dispute over the permit.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to dismiss an indictment against a defendant charged with possessing a firearm while an unlawful drug user. The court held that the defendant's conduct, involving gang violence and brandishing a weapon while under the influence of marijuana, fell within a historical tradition of disarming those who terrorize the public.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that excluded an undisclosed expert witness and granted summary judgment to an employer in an ERISA contribution dispute. The court dismissed the portion of the appeal challenging an attorney fee award because the district court had not yet determined the specific amount.
The Eighth Circuit granted counsel leave to withdraw and dismissed the appeal in a drug sentencing case. The court found the defendant's appeal waiver valid and enforceable, concluding there were no non-frivolous issues outside its scope.
The Eighth Circuit enforced a valid appeal waiver in a federal drug conspiracy case, dismissing the defendant's challenge to his guilty plea. The court found the defendant knowingly and voluntarily entered the plea agreement despite objections to specific drug quantities.