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Every decision we've filed under Drug Trafficking.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a twenty-three-five month prison sentence for a defendant convicted of felon in possession of a firearm and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. The court vacated the district court's order permanently denying the defendant federal benefits, finding the statutory application was plain error.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a federal sentence requiring mandatory consecutive terms for firearm offenses under Section nine hundred twenty-four of Title eighteen. The court held that the district court properly clarified an ambiguity in the oral sentencing order to comply with statutory mandates.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's revocation of supervised release and thirty-month prison sentence. The court held that the categorical approach does not apply when determining the grade of a supervised release violation.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of a federal inmate convicted of assault causing serious bodily injury that resulted in a victim's death. The court rejected arguments regarding insufficient evidence, Confrontation Clause limitations, prosecutorial misconduct, and sentencing enhancements.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a motion to reduce a sentence based on a retroactive sentencing guideline amendment. The court held that the district judge did not abuse discretion by relying on the defendant's disciplinary record and the nature of the offense to deny the reduction.
The Sixth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that denied qualified immunity to jail officials in a death-in-custody case. The court held that the pretrial detainee's medical needs were not obvious to a layperson, so the officials did not violate clearly established law.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's revocation of supervised release and imposition of a six-month prison sentence. The court held that the defendant's constitutional challenge to the relevant statute was foreclosed by prior binding precedent.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Darrick Bell, who operated a drug and sex trafficking enterprise from a Detroit motel.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence seized during a traffic stop. The court held that officers had reasonable suspicion to prolong the stop for a canine sniff based on the collective knowledge of prior drug investigations.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a 365-month sentence for a defendant convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy. The court held that the district court did not clearly err in applying an obstruction of justice enhancement based on the defendant's statement to a co-defendant.