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Every decision we've filed under Criminal.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction of a physician for unauthorized distribution of oxycodone. The court held that jury instructions correctly required the government to prove the defendant subjectively knew her prescriptions fell outside the bounds of professional practice.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction of a defendant for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court granted the government's motion for summary affirmance, finding all constitutional challenges to the statute foreclosed by binding precedent.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Demartin Hall after reviewing a motion by his appointed counsel to withdraw. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review and granted the attorney's request to be excused from further responsibilities.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing Fermin Mora-Hernandez. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to withdraw counsel and dismissed an appeal filed by Franklin Joseph Perkins. The court found that the appointed attorney's Anders brief correctly identified no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence in a drug trafficking case. The court held that the traffic stop was supported by reasonable suspicion and that the subsequent dog sniff did not unconstitutionally prolong the seizure.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to dismiss an indictment against a defendant charged with possessing a firearm while an unlawful drug user. The court held that the defendant's conduct, involving gang violence and brandishing a weapon while under the influence of marijuana, fell within a historical tradition of disarming those who terrorize the public.
The Eighth Circuit granted counsel leave to withdraw and dismissed the appeal in a drug sentencing case. The court found the defendant's appeal waiver valid and enforceable, concluding there were no non-frivolous issues outside its scope.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to dismiss an illegal reentry charge. The court held that the defendant failed to mount a valid collateral attack against his administrative removal order.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Arbi Setaghaian Sangbarani for drug distribution and money laundering. The court rejected multiple challenges regarding jury instructions, evidentiary rulings, and the Confrontation Clause.