Topic
Every decision we've filed under Criminal.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the conviction of a defendant for assaulting another man on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The court vacated the sentence because the district court imposed a time-served penalty that exceeded the statutory maximum for the offense.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a twenty-four-month prison sentence for a defendant convicted of sexual abuse. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in imposing an upward variance based on the nature of the offense and the defendant's history.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of a former teacher convicted of child exploitation and cyberstalking. The court rejected arguments regarding competency, the voluntariness of a passcode entry, and the admissibility of victim impact testimony.
The Fifth Circuit vacated a sentence for a defendant convicted of conspiring to transport illegal aliens. The court held that the district court clearly erred in applying a sentencing enhancement for involuntary detention where the evidence did not show the aliens were held against their will.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's sentence of eight months imprisonment and twelve months supervised release following a supervised release revocation. The court remanded the case solely to correct the written judgment to align with the oral pronouncement regarding restitution interest.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to revoke supervised release and impose a twenty-four-month prison sentence. The appellate court held that the district court acted within its broad discretion in sentencing the defendant for repeated violations of his release conditions.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a thirteen-month sentence for failure to register as a sex offender. The court rejected the defendant's claim that a prior plea agreement breach caused reversible harm.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment revoking supervised release and imposing an eight-month prison sentence. The panel found the sentence procedurally and substantively reasonable under the applicable legal standards.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed consolidated appeals filed by Seth Zachary Owens. The court found no non-frivolous issues to review after Owens's counsel filed a brief under Anders v. California.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court order denying a sentence reduction motion. The appellate court held that the appellant forfeited the right to appeal because his informal brief did not challenge the basis for the lower court's decision.