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Mar 13 2026
11th Cir. 4:15-cr-00037-RH-MAF-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. DAMON EUGENE HOUSTON

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 60-month prison sentence imposed on Damon Eugene Houston for violating conditions of supervised release in two prior federal cases. The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion by ordering consecutive sentences and by properly weighing the mitigating evidence presented by the defendant.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release
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Mar 12 2026
5th Cir. 25-10599 Per Curiam

United States v. Fields

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a federal prisoner's motion for compassionate release, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion. The appellate court held that even if extraordinary and compelling reasons existed, the district court properly weighed the seriousness of the offenses against public safety concerns.

Compassionate Release Criminal Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 12 2026
5th Cir. 25-10828 Per Curiam

United States v. Botello

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a conviction for illegal reentry after the appellant conceded that his constitutional challenge was foreclosed by Supreme Court precedent. The court granted the government's motion for summary affirmance, noting that the argument regarding the statutory sentencing enhancement was already settled by Almendarez-Torres.

Criminal Immigration (Criminal) Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 12 2026
5th Cir. 25-30327 Per Curiam

United States v. He

The Fifth Circuit affirmed a mandatory minimum sentence for a drug conspirator, ruling that joint occupancy of a residence where a firearm was found constitutes constructive possession. This finding rendered the defendant ineligible for the statutory safety valve that would have otherwise allowed the court to disregard the mandatory minimum.

Criminal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 12 2026
3rd Cir. 2:22-cr-00135-002 Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. NIKEEM LEACH-HILTON

The Third Circuit affirmed a 219-month prison sentence for federal carjacking and firearm charges, rejecting the appellant's challenges based on a binding appellate waiver. The court held that while an ineffective assistance of counsel claim was not barred by the waiver, it could not be adjudicated on direct appeal and must be pursued in a collateral proceeding.

Constitutional Guidelines Departure Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255) Sentencing Guidelines
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Mar 11 2026
10th Cir. 2:24-CR-01062-MIS-1) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. GUSTAVO ZAMORA-GUERRA

The Tenth Circuit affirmed a twenty-four-month prison sentence for illegal reentry, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion in imposing an upward variance. The appellate court held that the lower court provided compelling reasons for the sentence based on the defendant's repeated violations and history of extreme cruelty to animals.

Criminal Immigration (Criminal) Sentencing Guidelines
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