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Every decision we've filed under Criminal.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the loss amount calculation and role enhancements but vacated the sophisticated laundering enhancement due to a misapplication of the Sentencing Guidelines. The court remanded the case for a limited resentencing to correct the guideline computation.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed sentences for defendants involved in a Target gift card money laundering scheme but vacated a portion of the sentencing enhancement. The court held that the district court improperly applied a sophisticated laundering enhancement without first applying a required conviction-based enhancement.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion for compassionate release filed by a federal prisoner. The court held that the appellant failed to demonstrate extraordinary and compelling reasons under the relevant sentencing guidelines.
The Seventh Circuit vacated a district court order that dismissed federal firearms charges against a defendant with a history of civil commitment. The appellate court held that the record lacked sufficient facts to determine whether the defendant currently presents a credible threat to public safety.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to reduce a sentence under the compassionate release statute. The court granted appointed counsel's motion to withdraw after an independent review found no arguable issues of merit in the appeal.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to dismiss a wire fraud indictment. The court held that a prior plea agreement with a different U.S. Attorney's office did not bar prosecution by the Central District of Illinois.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a conviction for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. The court held that police had probable cause to stop the defendant for traffic violations and to search his vehicle based on a canine alert and the smell of marijuana.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a criminal forfeiture order despite the district court's procedural delays and failure to include the forfeiture in the initial judgment, ruling that the errors were harmless and did not warrant vacatur.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a sentence for drug trafficking on a vessel, rejecting the defendant's claim of entitlement to a minor-role reduction. The court held that the district court did not clearly err in finding the defendant's role in transporting thousands of kilograms of cocaine was not minor.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and vacated in part the sentences imposed on defendants involved in a Target gift card money laundering scheme, remanding for adjustment of the sophisticated laundering enhancement.