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Mar 11 2026
10th Cir. 5:24-CR-00250-PRW-1 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. MALYK JAJUAN RANSBURG

The Tenth Circuit dismissed Malyk Jajuan Ransburg's appeal because he signed a valid plea agreement containing an enforceable waiver of his right to appeal. The court held that the government did not breach the plea agreement by failing to support a downward sentencing adjustment, as Ransburg's false denial of relevant conduct precluded him from receiving that benefit.

Criminal Firearms
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Mar 11 2026
5th Cir. 25-60324 Per Curiam

United States v. King

The Fifth Circuit affirmed a 114-month prison sentence for a convicted felon convicted of conspiracy to provide a firearm and possession of a firearm. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion by ordering consecutive sentences despite probation recommendations for concurrent terms.

Criminal Firearms
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Mar 10 2026
6th Cir. 25-5758 Published

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ROBERT M. SMITH

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of Robert Smith's motion to suppress evidence found during a search of his home, ruling that the warrant affidavit contained sufficient probable cause. The court held that detailed, first-hand accounts from non-anonymous informants, who admitted to purchasing drugs from Smith, provided a substantial basis for the magistrate judge to issue the warrant.

Criminal Fifth Amendment - Self-Incrimination Firearms Supervised Release
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Mar 10 2026
6th Cir. 24-1988 Published

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. STEPHEN DUANE WOODS, JR

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress a firearm found in a defendant's vehicle, holding that officers had probable cause under the automobile exception. The court ruled that the totality of circumstances, including witness accounts of a domestic assault and the suspect's flight, justified the warrantless search.

Criminal Firearms
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Mar 9 2026
11th Cir. 7:23-cr-00264-LSC-GMB-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BRANDON DEVANTE OLIVER

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Brandon Oliver's conviction for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, rejecting his Second Amendment challenge to the federal statute. The court held that longstanding prohibitions on felons possessing firearms remain presumptively lawful under the Second Amendment despite recent Supreme Court rulings.

Criminal Firearms
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Mar 9 2026
3rd Cir. 2:24-cr-00022-001) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BRANDYN ALLEN SEABREEZE

The Third Circuit affirmed Brandyn Allen Seabreeze's conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, ruling that the traffic stop and subsequent search did not violate the Fourth Amendment. The court further held that Seabreeze had knowingly waived his right to appeal the sentencing calculation in his plea agreement.

Criminal Firearms
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Mar 6 2026
7th Cir. 24-3173 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JERRON WILLIAMS

The Seventh Circuit dismissed Jerron Williams's appeal because he had contractually waived his right to challenge his conviction in a plea agreement. The court further held that the magistrate judge properly explained the charges, rendering Williams's argument about the statutory classification of the underlying offense moot.

Criminal Firearms
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Mar 5 2026
3rd Cir. 25-1242 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. QUAHEEM BETHEA

The Third Circuit affirmed Quaheem Bethea's 70-month sentence for felon-in-possession of a firearm, rejecting claims that the District Court failed to adequately consider his youth and impulse control. The court held that the sentencing judge's detailed discussion of Bethea's persistent criminal history satisfied the requirement to consider all relevant factors under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a).

Criminal Drug Trafficking Firearms
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