Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed a habeas corpus appeal as moot. The petitioner's scheduled release from federal custody eliminated any live case or controversy regarding his petition.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Jeremy Scott Allred for possessing a firearm after a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction. The court held that the federal statute prohibiting such possession aligns with the nation's historical tradition of disarming individuals who pose a threat to public safety.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed the appeal as moot because the defendant had completed his prison term. The court also denied the appointed attorney's motion to withdraw as unnecessary.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se plaintiff's civil rights claims against Texas state officials. The court held that the complaint relied on conclusory allegations and failed to state a valid claim for relief.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a sentence under the federal immigration statute 8 U.S.C. Section 1326. The court held that the defendant's constitutional challenge to the statute was foreclosed by existing Supreme Court precedent.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition for review regarding a disability compensation calculation under the Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The court affirmed that the Benefits Review Board's determination of the claimant's average weekly wage was supported by substantial evidence.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing Fermin Mora-Hernandez. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a defendant's motion to withdraw a guilty plea. The court declined to address ineffective assistance of counsel claims due to an insufficient record for review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to withdraw counsel and dismissed an appeal filed by Franklin Joseph Perkins. The court found that the appointed attorney's Anders brief correctly identified no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict granting qualified immunity to a police officer who shot a puppy but reversed a judgment holding the City of New Orleans liable. The court held that the jury's findings on municipal liability were irreconcilable because they found the City liable while simultaneously finding no causal link between City policy and the death.