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Eighth Circuit Affirms Methamphetamine Conspiracy Conviction, Upholding Search Warrant and Evidentiary Rulings
John Lozano was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the district court made several...
Third Circuit Affirms Hunter Anderson's Drug Trafficking Conviction and Sentence
This case involves Hunter Anderson, who was convicted of drug trafficking and related offenses. Anderson appealed his conviction and sentence, arguing that the District Court made several errors. Spec...
Fabian's Drug and Firearm Convictions Affirmed by Second Circuit
This case involves Fabian, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking cri...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Drug Trafficking Conviction and Sentence in United States v. Ferrari
In United States v. Ferrari, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the appeal of Mr. Ferrari, who was convicted of drug trafficking offenses. Ferrari argued that the district court erred in den...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Drug Trafficking and Firearms Convictions in United States v. Ryno
In United States v. Ryno, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a case where the defendant, Ryno, was convicted of various charges related to drug trafficking and firearms. The primary issues o...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Convictions but Vacates Sentence for Drug and Firearm Offenses, Remanding for Resentencing
This case involves John McLaurin, who was convicted of multiple charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses. McLaurin appealed his conviction and sentence, arguing several points includi...
First Circuit Affirms Sentencing Enhancement for Firearm Possession in Connection with Drug Trafficking
In United States v. Robles-Lopez, the First Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a sentencing enhancement applied to Mr. Robles-Lopez for possessing a firearm in connection with another felony offense. ...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Drug Trafficking Conviction and Sentence for Mikel Mims, Upholding Cell Phone Search Warrant
In United States v. Mikel Mims, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals addressed Mikel Mims's appeal of his conviction and sentence for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marij...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Convictions for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession
This case involves Javier Hernandez, who was convicted of several federal crimes, including drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm. On appeal, Hernandez argued that the evidence presente...
Warrantless vehicle search upheld under automobile exception
State v. Donaldson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendan...
Appellate court affirms drug possession conviction based on intent to sell
People v. Collier, decided by New York Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the thi...
Nervousness and inconsistent answers justify extended traffic stop
State v. Day, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the defendant's Fo...
Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Inmate's Due Process Claim
State ex rel. Howard v. Shuler, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on November 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former i...
Ninth Circuit Upholds $1.1M Currency Forfeiture Linked to Drug Trafficking
United States v. $1,106,775 in US Currency, decided by Ninth Circuit on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's forfeiture of $1,106,775 ...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Asset Forfeiture in Illegal Gambling Case
United States v. MICFO, LLC, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's decision to grant summary judgment to t...
Court Affirms Seizure of Assets Linked to Illegal Gambling
State of Louisiana v. John Noehl and Analise Noehl, decided by Louisiana Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The State of Louisiana sought to seize assets from John an...
Offer of compromise doesn't relate back for intervention purposes
Kousisis v. United States, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on May 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether the government's "offer of compromis...
SCOTUS: Untimely offer of compromise bars government intervention
Kousisis v. United States, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on May 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court reviewed whether the government's "offer of compromise"...
Ninth Circuit Upholds $1.1M Currency Forfeiture Linked to Drug Trafficking
United States v. $1,106,775 in US Currency, decided by Ninth Circuit on March 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's forfeiture of $1,106,775 in...