Ninth Circuit: Salazar Del Real — Cross-Appeals Dismissed
The Ninth Circuit resolved the government’s appeal of a disqualification order and dismissed the defendants’ cross-appeals from the denial of their motions to dismiss. Verbatim: “we lack jurisdiction over the cross-appeals.” Disposition: “AFFIRMED in part and DISMISSED in part.” United States v. Salazar Del Real (CourtListener).
Ninth CircuitEighth Circuit: Peterson — Suppression Appeal Affirmed
After pleading guilty, Peterson challenged the denial of his motion to suppress evidence obtained through warrants issued by a Nebraska judge and used in the Western District of Missouri. The Eighth Circuit affirmed. Verbatim: “Therefore, we affirm.” United States v. Nicholas Peterson (CourtListener).
Eighth CircuitTenth Circuit: Williams — Supervised-Release Condition Affirmed
The Tenth Circuit held that 18 U.S.C. § 3583(d) authorizes a special condition requiring the defendant to contribute to the cost of his court-ordered medical treatment. Verbatim: “Through its text and structure, the language of 18 U.S.C. § 3583(d) grants sentencing courts broad discretion to prescribe special conditions of supervised release befitting the individual defendant.” Disposition: “The judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED.” United States v. Williams (CourtListener).
Tenth CircuitThird Circuit: Tavares — Proffer Statements Admissible in Rebuttal
The Third Circuit upheld the admission of the defendant’s proffer statements to rebut trial evidence in a COVID-19 unemployment-benefits fraud conspiracy case. Disposition: “We will affirm.” United States v. Jose Tavares (CourtListener).
Third CircuitEighth Circuit: Rondeau — Conviction and Sentence Affirmed
The Eighth Circuit affirmed Rondeau’s conviction for aggravated sexual abuse, holding the district court did not plainly err in allowing the government to remind the jury that Rondeau declined a polygraph examination. Disposition: “For all these reasons, we affirm.” United States v. Anfernee Rondeau (CourtListener).
Eighth CircuitFourth Circuit: Roney — Conditional Discharge Revocation Affirmed
The Fourth Circuit affirmed the revocation of Roney’s conditional discharge under 18 U.S.C. § 4243 following a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity. Disposition: “AFFIRMED” United States v. Danny Roney (CourtListener).
Fourth CircuitFourth Circuit: Franklin — Sentence Vacated and Remanded
The Fourth Circuit vacated Franklin’s sentence and remanded because the district court imposed a firearm enhancement under U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1(b)(16)(B) without the required factual findings. Disposition: “Vacated and remanded with instructions by published opinion.” United States v. Zerion Franklin (CourtListener).
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