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Every decision we've filed under Sentencing Guidelines.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court's application of a two-level sentencing enhancement for possession of a dangerous weapon. The court held that a firearm seized during a prior traffic stop constituted relevant conduct to the defendant's methamphetamine distribution offense.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed a seven-year prison sentence for a felon convicted of firearm possession. The court held that the district court did not plainly err in applying a sentencing enhancement based on the defendant's prior drug convictions.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of a defendant charged with possessing a firearm after a felony conviction. The court held that the defendant's constitutional and statutory challenges were foreclosed by existing precedent.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a drug trafficking sentence after finding no plain error in the district court's remarks. The court held that a judge's policy disagreement with sentencing guidelines does not constitute an impermissible presumption of reasonableness.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed a supervised release revocation sentence but remanded for reconsideration of a community service condition. The court held that the district court did not impermissibly consider retribution and that the community service condition was ripe for facial review.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a defendant's sentence, rejecting a challenge to the career-offender enhancement. The court held that the Sentencing Commission acted within its statutory authority by including state drug offenses in the definition of controlled substance offenses.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the criminal conviction and sentence of Terry Leon Blankenship. The court found no reversible error in the district court's evidentiary rulings, sufficiency of evidence determination, or sentencing decision.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed in part and dismissed the remainder of an appeal by a defendant challenging his firearm and drug sentence. The court held that an enforceable appeal waiver barred most arguments, while ineffective assistance claims must be raised in a separate motion.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a sentencing adjustment for a defendant involved in a liquor theft scheme. The court held that the defendant was ineligible for the adjustment because the robbery was interrupted by a 911 call rather than voluntary abandonment.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a defendant's sentence for firearm possession and witness tampering. The court held that the district court correctly calculated the base offense level and did not abuse its discretion in rejecting the defendant's arguments for a downward departure.