November 1, 2023, opinions

Unpublished

  • U.S. v. Kerr, 22-50949, appeal from W.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Jones, Southwick, Ho), criminal
    • Granting Anders motion to withdraw, and dismissing appeal.
  • U.S. v. Gonzalez, 23-10174, appeal from N.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Smith, Higginson, Engelhardt), criminal
    • Granting Anders motion to withdraw, and dismissing appeal.
  • U.S. v. Ramirez, 23-10236, appeal from N.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Willett, Duncan, Wilson), criminal
    • Granting Anders motion to withdraw, and dismissing appeal.
  • U.S. v. Steele, 23-10675, appeal from N.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Willett, Duncan, Wilson), criminal, compassionate release
    • Affirming denial of motion for compassionate release.
  • U.S. v. Chappell, 23-30100, appeal from W.D. La.
    • per curiam (Higginbotham, Stewart, Southwick), criminal, sentencing
    • Affirming 46-month sentence on conviction of possession of an unregistered firearm and possession of a firearm without a serial number.
  • U.S. v. Collins, 23-30165, appeal from M.D. La.
    • per curiam (Barksdale, Engelhardt, Wilson), criminal, sentencing
    • Affirming 74-month sentence for conviction of possession of a firearm by a felon.
  • Martin v. Live Oak County Jail, 23-40254, appeal from S.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Jolly, Engelhardt, Douglas), prisoner suit
    • Affirming dismissal of prisoner’s § 1983 claims.
  • U.S. v. Baten-Sarat, 23-50335, c/w 23-50347, appeal from W.D. Tex.
    • per curiam (Smith, Higginson, Engelhardt), criminal, sentencing
    • Affirming conviction and sentence for illegal reentry.
  • U.S. v. Baker, 23-60010, appeal from S.D. Miss.
    • per curiam (Barksdale, Engelhardt, Wilson), criminal, sentencing
    • Affirming sentence on conviction of making a false statement while acquiring, or attempting to acquire, a firearm; making a false statement concerning information in an official record; and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
  • Almaraz-Gomez v. Garland, 23-60244, petition for review of BIA order
    • per curiam (Wiener, Stewart, Douglas), immigration
    • Dismissing Mexican citizen’s petition for review of BIA order upholding the immigration judge’s denial of his application for cancellation of removal.