Every decision we've summarized from United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the admission of tribal enrollment records and self-defense instructions but reversed the first-degree murder conviction due to a jury instruction error. The court remanded the case with instructions to vacate the murder conviction and conduct further proceedings.
The Tenth Circuit vacated a special condition of supervised release prohibiting a defendant from viewing adult pornography. The court found the restriction lacked a rational basis in the evidence and was not reasonably necessary to protect the public.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence found during a vehicle search. The court held that the defendant voluntarily consented to further questioning after the traffic stop mission had concluded.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reversed the district court's denial of a habeas corpus petition, holding that a noncitizen detained inside the United States pending removal proceedings is eligible for a bond hearing under 8 United States Code Section 1226(a).
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a pro se lawsuit brought by a tribal member against tribal council members. The court held that sovereign immunity barred the suit and that the plaintiff failed to establish subject matter jurisdiction.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the convictions of a defendant charged with conducting an illegal gambling business. The court held that the district court's jury instructions regarding the required knowledge element were correct and any potential errors were harmless.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied a certificate of appealability and dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by a Wyoming state prisoner. The court held that the petitioner failed to make a substantial showing of a constitutional violation and that federal courts cannot reexamine state court interpretations of state law.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal challenging a district court's decision to remand a forest management plan to the agency without vacating it. The court held that the order was not a final decision under the Administrative Procedure Act and that no exception to the administrative remand rule applied.
The Tenth Circuit denied a certificate of appealability to a federal prisoner challenging his sentence. The court affirmed the district court's rejection of Second Amendment and retroactivity claims.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a land ownership dispute due to lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. The court found the plaintiff failed to establish either federal question or diversity jurisdiction.