Topic
Every decision we've filed under Supervised Release.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court's decision to revoke supervised release and impose a ten-month sentence. The court rejected the appellant's argument that the district court erred by considering his breach of trust during sentencing.
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 Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment revoking supervised release and imposing a ten-month prison sentence. The court held that the defendant's constitutional challenge to the statute was foreclosed by binding precedent.
The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's imposition of a prison sentence following the fourth revocation of supervised release for a defendant with a history of repeated violations.
The Fifth Circuit dismissed an appeal because the district court lacked jurisdiction to resentence the defendant after the statutory deadline had passed. The court held that the amended judgment entered more than fourteen days after the original sentencing was void.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction and supervised release revocation of Ronald Fabricio Herrera-Gonzalez for illegal reentry. The court granted the Government's motion for summary affirmance because the appellant's constitutional challenge to the sentencing enhancement was foreclosed by existing precedent.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ronald Fabricio Herrera-Gonzalez for illegal reentry. The court rejected his constitutional challenge to a sentencing enhancement provision as foreclosed by existing precedent.
The Eighth Circuit affirmed the sentences imposed on Alexander Evans for receipt of child pornography and the revocation of his supervised release. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's sentencing decisions and granted counsel's motion to withdraw under Anders v. California.
The Eighth Circuit enforced an appeal waiver contained in a plea agreement and dismissed the defendant's challenge to his sentence. The court rejected the argument that the district court's failure to explain its sentencing rationale constituted a miscarriage of justice.
The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's sentence for illegal reentry and the consecutive term of supervised release. The court found no plain error in the district court's explanation of its sentencing decision.