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May 1 2026
5th Cir. 25-30187 Per Curiam

United States of America v. Kenric W. Young

The Fifth Circuit affirmed Kenric W. Young's conviction and 322-month sentence, finding no plain error in the district court's denial of his suppression motion or its career offender classification. The court held that the officer's reasonable suspicion to conduct a pat-down was supported by the totality of circumstances, including flight and a visible bulge, and that Young failed to prove a realistic probability that his prior state conviction would not qualify as a predicate offense.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 30 2026
7th Cir. 24-2702 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. GLENN D. WOODEN

The Seventh Circuit affirmed Glenn Wooden's conviction and sentence, rejecting his novel argument that the Controlled Substances Act criminalizes only specific optical isomers of methamphetamine. The court held that federal law prohibits all forms of the drug regardless of molecular composition, rendering the government's expert testimony on purity sufficient.

Criminal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 30 2026
11th Cir. 4:22-cr-00017-WMR-WEJ-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. WILFORT FOSTER, III

The Eleventh Circuit dismissed Wilfort Foster's appeal of his drug conspiracy and money laundering convictions because he signed a valid plea agreement waiving his right to appeal. The court found the record clearly showed Foster knowingly and voluntarily understood the waiver's terms, which barred his specific challenges to the sentence.

Constitutional Guidelines Departure Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255) Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 30 2026
5th Cir. 25-40428 Published

United States of America v. Jose Rodriguez, Jr.

The Fifth Circuit affirmed a 240-month statutory maximum sentence for child pornography possession, rejecting claims that the district court unreasonably weighed the defendant's prior sexual assault conviction. The court held that the district court properly considered the defendant's lack of remorse and the need to protect the public under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a).

Child Sexual Abuse Material Criminal Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release
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Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 25-4389 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DIAMONIQUE SHAWN NEWTON

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a 78-month sentence for a felon-in-possession conviction, rejecting the defendant's challenge to a four-level sentencing enhancement. The court held that the district court did not clearly err in finding the defendant possessed a firearm in connection with a separate felony offense based on social media activity and the circumstances of a search warrant execution.

Criminal Firearms Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 30 2026
4th Cir. 25-4271 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. TYRONE ERNELL HINTON

The Fourth Circuit affirmed Tyrone Hinton's sentence, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion by failing to explicitly address every nonfrivolous argument against the career offender Guidelines range. The appellate court held that the judge's explanation was sufficient to demonstrate a reasoned basis for the sentence under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a).

Criminal Robbery & Extortion Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release
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