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The Fifth Circuit affirmed Robert Spencer's convictions for possessing a firearm and an explosive device, ruling that police actions were justified by exigent circumstances. The court further held that any potential Fourth Amendment violation was attenuated from the evidence under the doctrine established in Utah v. Strieff.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed Job Jasso, Jr.'s conviction for possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, rejecting his claim that the evidence was insufficient. The court held that the proximity of loaded handguns to fentanyl pills was enough for a reasonable juror to find the required intent.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed Pedro Delgado-Ramirez's conviction for illegal reentry, rejecting his challenge to a statutory sentencing enhancement. The court held that the defendant's argument was foreclosed by the Supreme Court's precedent in Almendarez-Torres v. United States.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed Shaquaila Lewis's twenty-seven-month sentence, rejecting her argument that the district court erred in applying a sophisticated-means enhancement. The court held that Lewis's use of fictitious tax forms, fake payroll checks, and delayed business registration constituted especially complex conduct designed to conceal her fraud.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a 162-month prison sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm, rejecting arguments regarding sentencing enhancements. Because the defendant failed to preserve his objections in the district court, the appellate court reviewed the case only for plain error and found no clear mistake.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment in this civil appeal, finding no reversible error in the lower court's proceedings. The court concluded that the district court's decision complied with all applicable legal standards after a careful review of the record.
The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review, upholding the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an asylum and Convention Against Torture claim. The court found substantial evidence supported the agency's conclusion that the petitioner could safely relocate within El Salvador to avoid harm.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of David Diaz's civil rights lawsuit, ruling that his claims are barred because they would imply the invalidity of his 1999 conviction. The court further held that the doctrine of res judicata prevents Diaz from relitigating claims he previously brought in a 2001 suit.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Waffle House, ruling that an employee's stabbing of a customer was an independent criminal act outside the scope of employment. The court held that the employer was not liable under Florida law because the assault was not reasonably foreseeable and the employee had stepped away from his duties at the time of the incident.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Tyreic Brewer's convictions for being a felon in possession of a firearm, rejecting his Second Amendment challenge under binding precedent. The court also upheld the 60-month sentence, finding it reasonable given Brewer's repeated offenses and history of obstructing justice.
