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Every decision we've filed under Criminal.
The Fourth Circuit vacated and remanded Mariel Watson's sentence. The court found a legal error in the combination of incarceration and home detention imposed.
The Eighth Circuit reversed the district court's sentencing decision in the case of Joshua Allen Morris. The court found that the district court did not err in its application of sentencing enhancements.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the convictions of John Devere Battle for multiple robbery-related offenses. The court also addressed sentencing issues related to statutory maximums and restitution.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of Timothy Drake's motion to suppress evidence obtained during a traffic stop. The court found that the officer had probable cause to search the vehicle based on the odor of marijuana and Drake's behavior.
The Eleventh Circuit reversed the district court's ruling on the constitutionality of Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia execution protocol. The court found that the protocol presents a substantial risk of serious harm.
The Eighth Circuit upheld the conviction and sentence of Stephen Jay Thorp for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found the conviction constitutional and the sentence reasonable.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Tradon Marquez Drayton's motion for early termination of supervised release. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's decision.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's sentencing decision in the case of Alondra Rebolledo. The court found no clear error in the drug-premises enhancement and upheld the denial of a downward variance.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of Deshaun Entrea Spruill's motion for compassionate release. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's decision.
The Eighth Circuit upheld the district court's sentencing decision for Marquasia Davis. The court found no abuse of discretion in the sentence imposed.