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483 F.2d 1393·
5th Cir.·
1973-09-17
·cited 2×
The court held that the prosecutor's closing argument did not necessitate a mistrial and any prejudice was cured by the jury instructions.
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462 F.2d 597·
9th Cir.·
1972-07-03
·cited 2×
The court held that the affidavit supporting the search warrant was sufficient to establish probable cause, despite some lack of explicit detail regarding informant reliability.
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130 F.4th 1272·
11th Cir.·
2025-03-13
·cited 1×
Roshawn Davis was convicted by jury of conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine and nine counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances based on evidence including controlled drug purchases, wiretaps, and pole camera surveillance establishing D
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2000 WL 340241·
S.D. Fla.·
2000-03-10
·cited 1×
Pretrial detention is mandated because the defendant failed to rebut the statutory presumption of being a flight risk and a danger to the community, and the government presented sufficient independent evidence to support these findings.
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972 F.2d 657·
5th Cir.·
1992-09-23
·cited 1×
An alien convicted of an aggravated felony is statutorily ineligible for asylum and withholding of deportation, and a conviction of a particularly serious crime is sufficient to establish danger to the community.
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974 F.2d 182·
D.C. Cir.·
1992-09-08
·cited 1×
The court held that prosecutorial statements about perjury, the trial court's reading of testimony, and a transcription error did not constitute reversible error, and the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction.
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969 F.2d 849·
10th Cir.·
1992-06-24
·cited 1×
The court held that the destruction of marijuana evidence did not violate due process absent a showing of bad faith, and that expert testimony regarding defendants' roles in a drug transaction did not violate Fed.R.Evid. 704(b) by impermissibly stating an opinion on mental state.
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963 F.2d 157·
8th Cir.·
1992-04-16
·cited 1×
The court held that the government's explanation for the delay in sealing wiretap recordings was objectively reasonable, and the jury instructions and evidence were sufficient to support the convictions.
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943 F.2d 771·
7th Cir.·
1991-09-18
·cited 1×
The court held that the district court did not err in quashing the subpoena for police records or in denying the motion to suppress evidence, as the traffic stop was objectively permissible and consent to search was voluntary.
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940 F.2d 25·
2d Cir.·
1991-07-25
·cited 1×
The court held that the defendant's detention at the border, even under restrictive conditions, was supported by reasonable suspicion and did not violate the Fourth Amendment, and that his subsequent statements were either voluntary or harmless error.
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834 F.2d 267·
2d Cir.·
1987-11-25
·cited 1×
The court held that the warrantless entry into the defendant's apartment was justified by exigent circumstances, and his subsequent consent to search was voluntary.
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743 F.2d 254·
5th Cir.·
1984-09-24
·cited 1×
The court held that the search of the garage was within the scope of the warrant under Texas law, and the district court did not abuse its discretion in considering the account book for sentencing.
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642 F.2d 1151·
9th Cir.·
1981-03-23
·cited 1×
The court held that the evidence was sufficient to connect the defendants to the conspiracy and that the admission of evidence related to the witness protection program, despite its potential for prejudice, was not reversible error.
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11th Cir.·
2026-08-07
A defendant may be held accountable at sentencing for a co-conspirator's reasonably foreseeable acts in furtherance of a drug conspiracy under U.S.S.G. § 1B1.3(a)(1)(B), including a fatal shooting, even if the defendant did not pull the trigger. A self-defense justification defen
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11th Cir.·
2026-08-03
Congress has authority under the Necessary and Proper Clause to punish conspiracy to commit drug trafficking in international waters, even when the defendant's conduct occurred solely in a foreign country. Section 70506(b) of the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act is reasonably ad
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11th Cir.·
2026-06-08
The death-results penalty enhancement in 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(C) applies automatically to any violation of § 841(a)—including possession with intent to distribute—without requiring proof of a separate mens rea regarding the death, and requires only but-for causation between the
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11th Cir.·
2026-02-27
Federal courts have jurisdiction over generally applicable federal criminal statutes, even when committed by an Indian against another Indian in Indian country. An error in admitting prior convictions without proper balancing is harmless if the evidence of guilt is overwhelming.
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11th Cir.·
2025-12-12
The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the defendant's convictions for drug possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy, and that any error in admitting a 'drug ledger' was harmless.
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11th Cir.·
2025-10-10
The court held that denying a defendant safety valve relief based on firearm possession, even when also sentenced for firearm possession, does not violate the Double Jeopardy Clause.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-09-22
The court denied the petitioner's motion to vacate his sentence, finding no constitutional violations or ineffective assistance of counsel.
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11th Cir.·
2025-07-25
Robert Kennedy was convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, possessing heroin with intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, following a search of his apartment that revealed drugs, scales, ammunition, and a handgun.
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136 F.4th 1343·
11th Cir.·
2025-05-19
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the defendant's sentence, holding that the district court did not commit plain error by relying on its own experience and common sense regarding the deadliness of illegal drugs during sentencing.
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131 F.4th 1288·
11th Cir.·
2025-03-19
The Eleventh Circuit held that 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) does not require jury unanimity on the specific firearm or ammunition possessed when a defendant is charged with possessing more than one, as the particular item is a means, not an element, of the crime.
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11th Cir.·
2025-02-13
Four drug trafficking defendants—Rolando Williamson, Ishmywel Gregory, Adrien Taylor, and Hendarius Archie—appealed their convictions for drug distribution conspiracy and related offenses in a case involving extensive law enforcement investigations in Birmingham, Alabama. The Ele
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118 F.4th 1346·
11th Cir.·
2024-10-10
The court held that any error in admitting hearsay statements was harmless because the declarant later testified and was subject to cross-examination, and that chain of custody challenges generally go to the weight, not admissibility, of evidence.
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S.D. Fla.·
2024-01-17
The court held that the movant's motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 was untimely and denied a certificate of appealability.
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S.D. Fla.·
2023-10-03
The court held that the movant failed to demonstrate ineffective assistance of counsel regarding challenges to the indictment, a search, or advice on § 924(c) elements, and thus denied the motion to vacate.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-09-19
The court held that the defendant's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and challenges to jurisdiction lacked merit and were procedurally barred.
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-02-15
The court held that the prisoner's motion to vacate his convictions and sentence under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 should be denied because his claims lack merit, are procedurally barred, or are procedurally defaulted.
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S.D. Fla.·
2022-09-23
The court held that the petitioner's motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 was untimely and failed to establish grounds for equitable tolling.
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997 F.3d 1138·
11th Cir.·
2021-05-18
The court held that the district court did not err in applying a Sentencing Guidelines enhancement for possessing a firearm in connection with another felony offense, as the drug and firearm sales were sufficiently connected.
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M.D. Fla.·
2021-03-01
The court held that the petitioner's motion to vacate, set aside, or correct his sentence is denied because the claims are procedurally defaulted or without merit, and he has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right.
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11th Cir.·
2020-06-26
Defendants adjudicated guilty before the First Step Act's enactment date are ineligible for relief under the amended statutory safety-valve provision, as the Act applies only to convictions entered on or after its enactment.
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571 F. Supp. 2d 322·
S.D. Fla.·
2013-05-30
The court held that the plaintiff's claims for unpaid medical services constituted state law breach of contract claims concerning the rate of payment, not federal claims preempted by ERISA regarding the right to payment.
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779 F. Supp. 2d 1344·
S.D. Fla.·
2011-03-07
The court affirmed the Magistrate Judge's recommendation, denying the defendants' motion to dismiss the indictment, finding the Maritime Drug Enforcement Act (MDLEA) constitutional as applied and statutory jurisdiction established.
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557 F. Supp. 2d 1337·
M.D. Fla.·
2008-04-14
The Court held that Petitioner failed to demonstrate entitlement to post-conviction relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. The Court denied Petitioner's motion to vacate, set aside, or correct his federal sentence.
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214 F. Supp. 2d 1344·
S.D. Fla.·
2002-07-25
The court held that the warrantless search of the defendant's home was unconstitutional because neither exigent circumstances nor voluntary consent justified the entry.
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129 F. Supp. 2d 1345·
S.D. Fla.·
2001-01-23
The court held that even if evidence was obtained unconstitutionally, it should not be suppressed because the arresting officer acted lawfully under the law of the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred, and suppression would not deter future misconduct.
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956 F. Supp. 2d 736·
M.D. Fla.·
1999-02-22
The court held that Eckerd's counterclaim was not compulsory because it did not arise from the same transaction or occurrence as the government's claims.
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55 F. Supp. 2d 1362·
S.D. Fla.·
1999-02-11
The court held that the evidence presented was insufficient to sustain a conviction for knowing and intentional participation in a drug smuggling operation, as mere presence on the vessel was not enough.
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990 F. Supp. 1419·
S.D. Fla.·
1997-11-03
The court held that joinder of defendants was proper under Rule 8(b) and severance under Rule 14 was not warranted, as potential prejudice could be cured by jury instructions and redactions.
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908 F. Supp. 923·
S.D. Fla.·
1995-11-27
The court held that polygraph examination results are admissible to corroborate or impeach a witness's testimony, provided certain conditions under the Federal Rules of Evidence are met, and that a single polygraph result can be sufficient under FRE 608(a).
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881 F. Supp. 562·
M.D. Fla.·
1995-03-31
The court held that the defendant's guilty plea was knowing and voluntary, and his counsel's performance was not ineffective for failing to file an appeal, but that a sentencing error occurred.
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999 F.2d 814·
5th Cir.·
1993-08-23
The court affirmed the defendant's convictions but vacated his sentences and remanded for resentencing because the upward adjustment for a leadership role was not supported by sufficient reliable evidence.
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999 F.2d 1246·
8th Cir.·
1993-07-26
The court affirmed the sentences, holding that while including immunized information in a presentence report was error, it was not prejudicial if the court did not consider it. The court also upheld the sentencing determinations regarding role in the offense, criminal history, ca
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999 F.2d 663·
2d Cir.·
1993-07-26
The court held that a defendant's role as a steerer or facilitator does not automatically preclude them from being considered a minor participant for a sentence reduction under U.S.S.G. § 3B1.2(b).
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999 F.2d 1175·
7th Cir.·
1993-07-26
The court held that the district court did not err in including the nine kilograms under negotiation and the forty kilograms from prior transactions in the sentencing calculation, nor in denying the acceptance of responsibility reduction.
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999 F.2d 474·
10th Cir.·
1993-07-15
The court affirmed the defendant's convictions, finding sufficient evidence, no reversible error in admitting co-conspirator statements, and no misapplication of the Sentencing Guidelines.
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999 F.2d 615·
2d Cir.·
1993-07-15
The court held that a defendant who goes to trial to assert issues not related to factual guilt may be entitled to an acceptance of responsibility reduction, but otherwise, denying factual guilt at trial forecloses such a reduction. The court also held that the erroneous admissio
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995 F.2d 1299·
5th Cir.·
1993-07-13
The court affirmed the convictions and sentences of the appealing defendants, finding sufficient evidence and no reversible error in the proceedings. Ineffective assistance of counsel claims were dismissed without prejudice.