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The Ninth Circuit affirmed Robert Charles Kay's conviction for possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute. The court held that the warrantless search of Kay's vehicle was constitutional under the plain view doctrine and the automobile exception to the Fourth Amendment.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the revocation of Thompson Mandrell's supervised release, ruling that clear and convincing evidence supported the finding that he violated a condition requiring compliance with halfway house policies. The court held that a probation officer's testimony regarding monitoring software was sufficient to prove Mandrell possessed sexually explicit images, rejecting arguments about evidentiary gaps.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence, ruling that an officer's opening of a driver's door was reasonable to ensure safety and facilitate communication. Even assuming the door opening was unlawful, the court held that probable cause for a vehicle search was independently established by a second officer detecting marijuana odor.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of cancellation of removal for a noncitizen who admitted to felony drug offenses during immigration proceedings. The court held that the petitioner's sworn testimony, given with counsel present, satisfied the statutory bar regarding good moral character despite the lack of a criminal conviction.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of Social Security disability benefits, ruling that the Administrative Law Judge's decision was supported by substantial evidence. The court held that the ALJ provided clear and convincing reasons to discount the claimant's subjective testimony regarding her symptoms.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of Stuart Seugasala's motion for relief from judgment, rejecting claims of procedural error and judicial bias. The court held that any procedural missteps were harmless and found no reasonable basis to question the district judge's impartiality.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to intervene in a class action against Google, ruling the request was untimely under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 24. The court held that intervening three months before a settlement approval hearing would likely void the agreement and prejudice the existing parties.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of Stuart Seugasala's motion for relief from judgment, ruling that any procedural error by the district court was harmless. The court further held that the district judge did not abuse his discretion by declining to recuse himself despite minimal undisclosed contacts with a witness.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court order authorizing the involuntary administration of antipsychotic medication to restore a defendant's competency to stand trial. Applying the strict four-factor standard from Sell v. United States, the court found the government met its burden by showing a compelling interest in prosecution and that medication was medically necessary and less intrusive alternatives were ineffective.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the Board of Immigration Appeals' summary dismissal of an asylum appeal because the petitioner failed to file a required brief and provided an insufficient notice of appeal. The court further declined to review the merits of the asylum claims due to non-exhaustion of administrative remedies.
