October 29, 2026, opinions

Designated for publication Higginson, J. (Smith, Higginson, Wilson) (no oral argument), criminal, appeal waiver On remand from U.S. Supreme Court, dismissing appeal of conviction and sentence on basis of appeal waiver in plea agreement. Rashon Harris pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a) and received a 240-month … More October 29, 2026, opinions

July 22-23, 2026, opinions

Designated for publication Ramirez, J. (Jones, Stewart, Ramirez), Jones, J., dissenting in part (oral argument); criminal, sentencing Affirming in part and reversing in part sentence on conspiracy charges, and remanding for resentencing. Trayvon Murphy was a member of a New Orleans street gang led by co-defendant Julius Alexander. Murphy pleaded guilty—without a plea agreement—to conspiracy … More July 22-23, 2026, opinions