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Federal Circuit
•4 min read
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Upholds Gun Enhancement in Drug Trafficking Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a two-point sentencing enhancement for weapon possession in a federal drug trafficking case. Christopher Springfield challenged the enhancement after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine base.

•Sixth Circuit affirmed two-point sentencing enhancement for weapon possession in drug trafficking case
•Springfield pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine base
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Federal Circuit
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Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

7th Circuit Upholds Drug Search Warrants Under Good Faith Exception

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence in a drug case, ruling that the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule applied. Ryan Douglas had challenged search warrants for his home and cell phone in a methamphetamine distribution case.

•Seventh Circuit affirmed denial of motion to suppress evidence in drug case involving Ryan Douglas
•Court applied good faith exception despite Douglas's arguments that search warrants lacked probable cause
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Legal News
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Two Plano Men Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences for Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

Two Plano men received lengthy prison sentences for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas. The defendants were prosecuted under federal conspiracy statutes for their participation in drug distribution operations.

•Two Plano residents received lengthy prison sentences for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy
•U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas announced the sentencing
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Federal Circuit
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

6th Circuit Reviews Drug Distribution Case with Search Warrant Challenge

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued an opinion in United States v. Michael Warren Smith, Jr., involving a defendant who pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine after police executed search warrants at two properties. The case centers on challenges to the validity of the search warrants used in the investigation.

•Smith pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine after police searches
•Law enforcement conducted months-long investigation using confidential informants, surveillance, GPS tracking, and phone records
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Legal News
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Ohio Woman on Meth Distribution Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted 26-year-old Celina Serva of Akron, Ohio, on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The charges carry severe penalties including a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and potential life imprisonment.

•Celina Serva, 26, of Akron, Ohio indicted on federal methamphetamine trafficking charges
•Faces mandatory minimum 10 years in prison, maximum life sentence, and $10 million fine
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Guam

Guam Supreme Court Rules on Phone Search in Vehicle Crash Case

The Supreme Court of Guam issued a decision in People of Guam v. Joseph Quichocho Taimanglo II, a criminal appeal involving a warrantless cell phone search after a vehicle crash following a police chase. The case was argued on February 21, 2025.

•Supreme Court of Guam decided case involving warrantless cell phone search after vehicle crash
•Defendant was detained but not arrested after fleeing crash scene following police chase
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Minnesota

Minnesota Supreme Court Strengthens Search Warrant Standards for Informants

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in *State of Minnesota v. Jennifer Lynn Nagle* that search warrants based on confidential informant tips must meet enhanced corroboration standards under the Fourth Amendment. The court reversed Nagle's conviction, finding the warrant lacked sufficient probable cause despite the informant's reliability.

•Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that corroboration of confidential informant tips must be considered in probable cause determinations but is not an independent requirement
•The court reversed Jennifer Lynn Nagle's conviction, finding the search warrant lacked sufficient probable cause despite informant reliability
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