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Every decision we've filed under Drug Trafficking.
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 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction of Jeremy Scott Allred for possessing a firearm after a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction. The court held that the federal statute prohibiting such possession aligns with the nation's historical tradition of disarming individuals who pose a threat to public safety.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to intervene in a government foreclosure proceeding. The court held that the proposed intervenor's motion was untimely under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure twenty-four.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a twenty-four-month sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The court found sufficient evidence that the defendant fired the weapon used in an attempted murder during the commission of his offense.
The Eighth Circuit dismissed an appeal by a defendant who had pleaded guilty and waived her right to challenge sentencing adjustments. The court held that the waiver covered the issues raised because the district court varied downward rather than upward.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a seven-year prison sentence for a felon convicted of firearm possession. The court held that the district court did not plainly err in applying a sentencing enhancement based on the defendant's prior drug convictions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by Peter Pham following his guilty plea. The court enforced an appeal waiver included in Pham's plea agreement, noting that the defendant did not oppose the government's motion.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a district court's grant of summary judgment against plaintiffs alleging municipal liability for inmate sexual abuse. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to prove the sheriffs acted with deliberate indifference because they could not establish a pattern of unconstitutional sexual violations.
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 Eighth Circuit affirmed a drug trafficking sentence after finding no plain error in the district court's remarks. The court held that a judge's policy disagreement with sentencing guidelines does not constitute an impermissible presumption of reasonableness.