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Federal Circuit
•4 min read
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Upholds 20-Year Fentanyl Sentence for Career Offender

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a 240-month prison sentence for Eddy Alexander Salinas, who was convicted of distributing large quantities of fentanyl in Southern Florida. The court rejected Salinas's challenge that his sentence was procedurally unreasonable.

•Eddy Salinas received 240-month sentence for distributing 40+ grams of fentanyl and conspiracy charges
•Appeals court rejected claim that sentence was procedurally unreasonable
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Upholds 40-Year Sentence for Fentanyl Dealer

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed the conviction and 40-year prison sentence of Eugene Laron Fishback, who purchased and resold over 150,000 fentanyl-laced pills in eastern Kentucky. The appeals court rejected his challenges to both his conviction and sentencing guidelines.

•Eugene Fishback purchased over 150,000 fentanyl-laced pills and resold them in eastern Kentucky
•Sixth Circuit affirmed his 40-year federal prison sentence and rejected all appeals arguments
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Upholds 24-Month Sentence for Supervised Release Violations

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a 24-month prison sentence for Devonte Cortez Welch, who violated conditions of his supervised release by testing positive for drugs and selling fentanyl. The ruling marks the second time the case reached the appellate level.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed 24-month prison sentence for supervised release violations
•Welch violated release terms by testing positive for drugs and selling fentanyl
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Federal Circuit
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

8th Circuit Affirms Mandatory Minimum for Fentanyl Conspiracy

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a 120-month mandatory minimum sentence for Da'shawn Domena, who pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl but chose not to cooperate with prosecutors despite being eligible for safety valve provisions that could have reduced his sentence.

•Eighth Circuit affirmed 120-month mandatory minimum sentence for fentanyl conspiracy
•Defendant chose not to cooperate despite being eligible for safety valve sentence reduction
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Affirms Fentanyl Distribution Conviction in Fatal Overdose

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the conviction of Lawrence Coley III for fentanyl distribution resulting in death and possession with intent to distribute. Coley challenged the district court's denial of his motion for judgment of acquittal, arguing insufficient evidence supported his conviction.

•Eleventh Circuit affirmed Lawrence Coley III's conviction for fentanyl distribution resulting in Gerald Conner's death
•Court rejected Coley's challenge that insufficient evidence supported his conviction under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
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Federal Circuit
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Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

11th Circuit Affirms Drug Conspiracy Conviction in Florida Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed Alfonso Leon Wilson's convictions for drug conspiracy and unlawful monetary transactions, rejecting his arguments that insufficient evidence warranted a new trial rather than judgment on lesser charges.

•Eleventh Circuit affirmed Wilson's drug conspiracy and money laundering convictions from Middle District of Florida
•Wilson argued insufficient evidence warranted new trial rather than lesser-included offense judgment
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Legal News
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D.C. Man Gets 13+ Years for Leading Fentanyl Network

Kahlil G. Felder, 41, was sentenced to 157 months in federal prison for operating a fentanyl distribution network in Washington D.C.'s Southeast Highlands neighborhood. The sentencing represents a significant federal prosecution targeting opioid trafficking operations.

•Felder received 157 months (over 13 years) in federal prison for leading fentanyl distribution operation
•The drug network operated in Washington Highlands neighborhood in Southeast D.C.
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Legal News
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Dominican National Gets 5 Years for Distributing 20+ Kilograms of Fentanyl

Alexis De Leon, a 30-year-old Dominican national, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in distributing over 20 kilograms of fentanyl throughout Maine. The significant sentencing reflects federal authorities' continued crackdown on large-scale fentanyl trafficking operations.

•De Leon distributed over 20 kilograms of fentanyl, a quantity that could result in thousands of fatal overdoses
•The five-year federal sentence demonstrates prosecutors' focus on major drug trafficking operations
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