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Every decision we've filed under Criminal.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's application of a two-level sentencing enhancement for possession of a dangerous weapon. The court held that a firearm seized during a prior traffic stop constituted relevant conduct to the defendant's methamphetamine distribution offense.
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 Sixth Circuit affirmed a federal sentence for a felon who possessed a firearm while pointing a laser sight at a victim. The court held that the district court did not commit plain error in applying a sentencing enhancement or ordering a consecutive sentence.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by URZ Trendz against a default judgment entered in a trademark infringement case. The court held that the district court had not yet finalized the damages calculation, meaning the judgment was not yet final for appellate purposes.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a conviction for conspiracy to tamper with a witness, finding sufficient evidence of a federal nexus. The court held that the defendant's actions were reasonably likely to prevent communication with federal law enforcement.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a sentence for conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery and firearm possession, finding a clear error in the district court's application of a sentencing guideline adjustment. Despite the error, the court held that the mistake did not affect the defendant's substantial rights given the district court's reasoning.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court order revoking a defendant's supervised release. The panel concluded the sentence was not unreasonable and granted counsel leave to withdraw.
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 Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to impose a consecutive twelve-month sentence for violating supervised release. The court held that the district court acted within its discretion by revoking release based on bank fraud conduct that was not raised in a prior proceeding.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court judgment revoking supervised release and imposing a new sentence. The appellate court found the district court adequately explained its reasoning for the additional supervised release term and discretionary conditions.