Mar 3 2026
8th Cir. 24-3420 Panel Decision

United States v. Gaddy

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in the case of United States versus Mark Gaddy. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.

Feb 24 2026
8th Cir. 24-3337 Panel Decision

Untitled Opinion

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in this criminal appeal. Judgment has been entered in accordance with the court's decision.

Feb 19 2026
7th Cir. 25-1954 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. $38,916.00 IN U.S. CURRENCY APPEAL OF: MICHAEL A. TOVAR

The Seventh Circuit dismissed Michael Tovar's appeal in a civil forfeiture case because his brief failed to challenge the district court's reasoning on issue preclusion. The court held that Tovar could not relitigate the source of the seized cash, which had already been determined during his criminal sentencing and prior appeal.

Feb 18 2026
United States Court… 25-3082 Panel Decision

United States of America v. Wei Chin

The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to file a discovery request in a closed criminal case, ruling that the lower court did not abuse its discretion in managing its docket. The court also denied the appellant's motions for appointment of counsel and a certificate of appealability, clarifying that the latter is unnecessary for this specific type of interlocutory appeal.