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Supervised Release

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Apr 9 2026
11th Cir. 1:23-cr-20382-MD-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BRENT MICHAEL JONES

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Brent Michael Jones's conviction for felon in possession of a firearm, rejecting his constitutional challenges to the statute and his claims of involuntary confession. The court held that the firearm's interstate origin satisfied Commerce Clause requirements and that the defendant's post-Miranda waiver was voluntary.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Fifth Amendment - Self-Incrimination Supervised Release
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Apr 8 2026
10th Cir. 5:21-CR-00028-F-1) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JOHN MIGUEL SWAN

The Tenth Circuit affirmed John Miguel Swan's conviction and 120-month sentence for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. The court held that Swan's Second Amendment challenge was barred by the law-of-the-case doctrine and that the district court did not abuse its discretion in imposing an upward variance based on his history of domestic violence.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Sixth Amendment - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
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Apr 7 2026
11th Cir. 1:24-cv-00016-CG-B Per Curiam

JONATHON HOWARD BECK v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Jonathon Howard Beck's habeas motion, ruling that the record conclusively showed he received effective assistance of counsel. The court held that Beck's sworn statements during his plea colloquy created a formidable barrier to his claim that he did not understand his mandatory minimum sentences.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255) Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 7 2026
5th Cir. 24-40399 Per Curiam

United States v. Andrade

The Fifth Circuit affirmed Christopher Andrade's conviction for conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, finding no plain error in the evidence regarding the victim's identity. The court further held that jury instructions were accurate and the admission of redirect testimony did not warrant reversal.

Criminal Supervised Release Violent Crimes
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Apr 7 2026
10th Cir. 5:22-CR-00425-J-1) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. EDWARD TERRELL GLAZE

The Tenth Circuit affirmed a 10-month prison sentence imposed after the revocation of Edward Terrell Glaze's supervised release for multiple drug violations. The court found the district court's sentence procedurally and substantively reasonable, noting the mandatory nature of revocation under federal statute.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Supervised Release
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Apr 7 2026
5th Cir. 25-10739 Per Curiam

United States v. Lamberson

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the revocation of Kelley Lynn Lamberson's supervised release, finding no plain error in the district court's sentencing despite her claim that the court improperly relied on retributive factors. The court held that because the revocation was mandatory under 18 U.S.C. § 3583(g), the district court was not required to consider the retributive factors Lamberson cited, even if she had preserved the objection.

Criminal Supervised Release
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Apr 7 2026
10th Cir. 1:23-CR-00360-REB-1) Panel Decision

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JVAN JACKSON

The Tenth Circuit affirmed the denial of Jvan Jackson's motion to suppress evidence from three warrantless vehicle searches. The court held that Jackson lacked Fourth Amendment standing for the first search but that officers had reasonable suspicion and probable cause for the subsequent two stops.

Criminal Standing Supervised Release
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Apr 7 2026
5th Cir. 24-10436 Per Curiam

United States of America v. Acacedric Rashod Ware

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of a § 2255 motion, holding that a defendant cannot prove ineffective assistance of counsel based on a conflict of interest without showing that the conflict adversely affected the defense strategy. Although the attorney's dual representation created an actual conflict, the record showed the lawyer withdrew immediately upon discovery and took no substantive actions that harmed the client.

Constitutional Habeas Corpus - Federal Prisoner (28 USC 2255) Sentencing Guidelines Sixth Amendment - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
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