Every decision we've summarized — searchable, filterable, neutral.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed Jason Douglas Ringold's sentence for a drug offense, finding the district court did not abuse its discretion. The court also granted counsel's motion to withdraw after an independent review found no non-frivolous issues for appeal.
The Tenth Circuit granted the government's motion to enforce a plea agreement appeal waiver, dismissing Scott Vangoethen's direct appeal. Because the appellant waived his right to challenge the sentence and offered no valid exceptions, the court found no legal basis to proceed.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed Carlos Robles's sentence, ruling that the district court properly applied sentencing guidelines cross-references and enhancements based on relevant conduct involving grooming and sexual acts with a minor. The court further upheld supervised release conditions requiring SORNA compliance and polygraph testing as reasonably related to public safety and the nature of the offense.
The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court's suppression order, holding that a search warrant affidavit supported by three controlled drug buys was not a bare-bones document. The court also remanded the case for a new determination on whether the defendant implicitly waived his Miranda rights during a custodial interview.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the revocation of Joshua Williams's supervised release, ruling that the district court properly admitted hearsay evidence and that the record contained sufficient proof of the alleged violations. The court held that the defense's failure to object to the evidence waived the right to challenge the admission under the *Frazier* balancing test.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of a defendant who sought to withdraw his guilty plea on direct appeal. The court held that the defendant failed to demonstrate his plea was involuntary or unintelligent despite his complaints about time pressure and counsel.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a 180-month prison sentence for child pornography possession and illegal reentry, rejecting the defendant's claim that the term was substantively unreasonable. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion because it properly considered the statutory sentencing factors and cited specific facts justifying the upward variance.
The Tenth Circuit granted an unopposed motion to dismiss the appeal as moot, finding no live controversy remained to justify judicial review. The court issued an order that serves as the mandate, terminating the appellate proceedings without reaching the merits of the case.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a federal sentence, holding that a prior four-year state firearms conviction counts toward criminal history points even if the defendant did not physically serve the full term. The court also rejected a challenge to a supervised release revocation, finding the district court properly considered the defendant's history and the need for public protection.
The Tenth Circuit enforced a defendant's appeal waiver contained in his plea agreement after he failed to file a response despite multiple extensions. The court determined that the appeal fell within the waiver's scope, the waiver was knowingly and voluntarily made, and enforcing it would not result in a miscarriage of justice.
