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May 20 2026
9th Cir. 24-5467 Published

USA v. Tekola

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a defendant's sentence for drug trafficking where the district court applied a sentencing enhancement for maintaining a premises for drug distribution. The court held that drug trafficking can be a primary use of a residence even when the defendant also lives there.

May 20 2026
11th Cir. 25-11854 Per Curiam

United States v. McIntyre

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a conviction for drug trafficking and firearm possession, rejecting a challenge to a prolonged traffic stop and warrantless vehicle search. The court held that officer testimony regarding the smell of marijuana provided both reasonable suspicion to extend the stop and probable cause to search the vehicle under the automobile exception.

May 20 2026
11th Cir. 2:24-cr-00433-MHH-GMB-2 Per Curiam

United States v. Hicks

The Eleventh Circuit granted counsel's motion to withdraw from representing the defendant in a direct criminal appeal. The court affirmed the conviction and sentence after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit.

May 20 2026
11th Cir. 1:24-cv-02909-WMR Per Curiam

Downing v. Brown

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of a wrongful death and personal injury complaint for lack of standing. The appellate court rejected the appellant's due process claims, noting she relied on fabricated legal authorities.