December 9, 2022, opinions

Designated for publication Higginson, J. (Wiener, Higginson, Wilson), criminal, search and seizure, sentencing Affirming conviction and 16-month sentence for smuggling bulk cash, and upholding denial of motion to suppress evidence obtained from a border search while defendant attempted enter Mexico from the United States. After being pulled over at the border, officers noticed the defendant … More December 9, 2022, opinions

Take the Fifth: Jan. 20, 2021 opinions

Designated for publication Gonzalez v. CoreCivic, Inc., 19-50691, appeal from W.D. Tex. Ho, J. (Smith, Ho, Oldham), Ho, J., additionally concurring, Oldham, J., dissenting; Trafficking Victims Protection Act Affirming district court’s denial of defendant’s motion to dismiss claim by immigrant detainee in its facility who brought claims that defendant’s work program was involuntary and a … More Take the Fifth: Jan. 20, 2021 opinions