Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed convictions under the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act for drug trafficking within a foreign nation's exclusive economic zone. The court rejected challenges regarding statutory jurisdiction, foreign cooperation, and due process rights.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court order denying attorneys' fees to borrowers in a foreclosure dispute. The court held that dismissing a case for failure to serve process within the required timeframe does not make the defendants prevailing parties under Florida law.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed convictions under the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act for drug trafficking on a vessel in a foreign exclusive economic zone. The court rejected arguments regarding jurisdiction, vagueness, and due process violations.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentences of Noel Alredo Garcia following an Anders brief filed by appointed appellate counsel. The court granted the motion to withdraw after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit in the appeal.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a defendant's sentence and restitution order despite arguments regarding acquitted conduct. The court held that the district court's sentencing decision was reasonable and the restitution issue was waived under the law of the case doctrine.
The Eleventh Circuit granted a motion to withdraw filed by appointed counsel under the Anders standard. The court affirmed the defendant's convictions and sentences after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 36-month sentence for illegal re-entry, rejecting the defendant's claim that the district court abused its discretion by relying on his prior criminal history. The court held that sentencing judges possess broad authority to weigh § 3553(a) factors and may attach significant weight to a defendant's recidivism without presuming unreasonableness for variances.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Christopher Whitman challenging a district court order regarding federal tax liens. The appellate court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction because the district court had not yet entered a final order of sale to foreclose on the properties.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion for compassionate release filed by a federal prisoner serving consecutive sentences. The court held that the district court lacked authority to reduce the sentence because the defendant had already completed the term imposed by that specific court.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 108-month sentence for a defendant convicted of conspiring to distribute cocaine on a vessel. The court held that the district court did not clearly err in denying a minor-role reduction because the defendant's knowing participation as a crewmember constituted serious involvement in the criminal scheme.