Topic
Every decision we've filed under Robbery & Extortion.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a former prisoner's civil rights claims against a detective who investigated his murder conviction. The court held that the plaintiff failed to show that the detective violated clearly established law regarding witness identification or that withheld evidence would have changed the trial outcome.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a one hundred eighty month sentence for assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a prohibited object. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion by prioritizing public protection and deterrence over the defendant's mental health history.
The Eleventh Circuit reversed the district court's ruling on the constitutionality of Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia execution protocol. The court found that the protocol presents a substantial risk of serious harm.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's sentencing of Del Martinez Evans, Jr. The court found any error in the career-offender enhancement to be harmless.
The Fifth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that denied a police officer's motion to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit. The court held that the officer was entitled to qualified immunity after fatally shooting a fleeing suspect who was armed with a handgun.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to revoke supervised release and impose a maximum sentence for a defendant who committed new robberies while on release. The court held that the district court did not impermissibly consider retribution when determining the revocation sentence.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's motion for compassionate release. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in weighing the defendant's medical conditions against the seriousness of her criminal conduct.
The Fourth Circuit affirmed in part and dismissed in part the appeal of a defendant convicted of Hobbs Act robbery. The court held that the defendant's appeal waiver was valid and that his guilty plea was entered knowingly and voluntarily.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction of an anesthesiologist who tampered with intravenous bags at a surgical center. The court found the evidence sufficient to support the jury's verdict that the defendant poisoned the bags, causing severe medical complications for multiple patients.
The First Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentences of a former mayor of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, for conspiracy to commit federal-program bribery, federal-program bribery, and extortion under color of official right.