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Jul 13 2026
8th Cir. 25-2752 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Keshon Daveon Baxter

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.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Supervised Release
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Jul 10 2026
5th Cir. 25-11305 Per Curiam

United States v. Moreno Olivero

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to withdraw counsel and dismissed an appeal filed by Carlos Alix Moreno Olivero. The court found no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review after reviewing the Anders brief filed by the appointed attorney.

Anders Brief Criminal
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Jul 10 2026
9th Cir. 2:21-cr-00273-GMN-MDC-1 Unpublished

United States v. Jones

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's order revoking Mario Jones's term of supervised release. The panel found no abuse of discretion given the evidence of multiple violations, including drug offenses and a threat against a probation officer.

Criminal Supervised Release
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Jul 10 2026
5th Cir. 25-30430 Per Curiam

United States v. Barber

The Fifth Circuit affirmed a federal sentence for a defendant convicted of felon in possession of a firearm and illegal possession of a machine gun. The court rejected the defendant's challenges to two sentencing enhancements based on the underlying attempted murder and the severity of the victims' injuries.

Criminal Firearms Sentencing Guidelines
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Jul 10 2026
5th Cir. 25-30466 Per Curiam

United States of America Plaintiff— v. Sealed Appellant Defendant—

The Fifth Circuit affirmed a sentence where the district court granted a substantial assistance motion but imposed a within-guidelines term. The appellate court found that while the district court erred in granting the motion without departing, the error did not affect the defendant's substantial rights.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Guidelines Departure Mandatory Minimum
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Jul 10 2026
5th Cir. 25-40234 Per Curiam

United States v. Edwards

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion by appointed counsel to withdraw from representing the defendant. The court dismissed the appeal after finding no nonfrivolous issues for appellate review.

Anders Brief Criminal
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