Topic
Every decision we've filed under Compassionate Release.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's motion for compassionate release. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion by relying on statutory sentencing factors and providing an adequate explanation for its decision.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of a prisoner's third motion for compassionate release. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in finding the defendant's circumstances were not extraordinary and compelling.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a federal prisoner's motion for compassionate release and reconsideration. The court found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's determination that the defendant failed to show extraordinary and compelling reasons for release.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's motion for sentence reduction and compassionate release. The court held that the defendant was ineligible for relief under the First Step Act and failed to demonstrate extraordinary and compelling circumstances.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion for reconsideration regarding a sentence reduction. The court held that a statutory life sentence for carjacking resulting in death could not be altered by a retroactive change to the Sentencing Guidelines.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of compassionate release motions for two defendants seeking sentence reductions based on nonretroactive changes to federal sentencing laws. The court held that the Supreme Court's decision in Rutherford v. United States forecloses arguments that the Sentencing Commission's new policy statement overrides prior circuit precedent.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a second motion for compassionate release. The court held that even if extraordinary and compelling reasons existed, the statutory factors counseled against granting relief.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion for compassionate release filed by Matthew Darnell Pittman. The appellate court found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's conclusion that Pittman failed to establish extraordinary and compelling reasons for sentence reduction.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a wire fraud sentence and dismissed an appeal based on a valid plea agreement waiver. The court rejected an ineffective assistance claim because the record was not developed for direct review.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a compassionate release motion for a defendant with serious health conditions. The court held that while the defendant met the criteria for extraordinary and compelling reasons, the district court properly weighed aggravating offense circumstances against mitigating factors.