Legal Case Summary

United States v. Albert Garza


Date Argued: Tue Jan 14 2014
Case Number: 12-10294
Docket Number: 7836783
Judges:O'connell, Tallman, Ikuta
Duration: 36 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Albert Garza** **Docket Number:** 7836783 **Court:** [Specify the court, e.g., United States District Court for the [District] / Court of Appeals for the [Circuit]] **Date:** [Insert the date of the decision or report] **Background:** Albert Garza was indicted for [specific charges, e.g., narcotics trafficking, firearm possession, etc.], stemming from an incident involving [briefly describe the context of the case]. Law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at Garza's residence, leading to the discovery of [mention key evidences, such as illegal substances, weapons, or paraphernalia]. Garza was arrested and subsequently faced charges in federal court. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in this case included [list the central legal issues, such as legality of evidence acquisition, constitutional rights, potential plea agreement, or sentencing guidelines]. 1. **Evidentiary challenges:** Garza's defense argued that the evidence obtained during the search was inadmissible due to questionable probable cause for the search warrant. 2. **Constitutional rights:** There were concerns regarding whether Garza's Fourth Amendment rights were violated, prompting discussions regarding the legality of the search and seizure. 3. **Sentencing considerations:** The prosecution and defense presented differing views on the appropriate sentencing based on Garza’s criminal history and the severity of the charges. **Court Decision:** The court ultimately ruled [summarize the ruling]. It [affirmed/reversed/remanded] the lower court’s decision regarding [specific rulings related to evidence admissibility, constitutional issues, or sentencing]. - **Evidence:** The court found that the search warrant was lawfully issued based on adequate probable cause, and therefore, the evidence collected from Garza's residence was admissible. - **Constitutional Rights:** The court upheld Garza's rights, determining that there were no violations during the arrest and search procedures. - **Sentencing:** The judge sentenced Garza to [insert sentence, e.g., years in prison, probation, fines], taking into account [mention any relevant factors such as cooperation, criminal history, or circumstances of the offense]. **Conclusion:** The case of United States v. Albert Garza serves as a significant example of [mention any legal precedents or implications the case has on future jurisprudence]. The decision emphasized the importance of [highlight key takeaways such as adherence to constitutional rights, proper law enforcement procedures, or judicial standards in sentencing]. **Note:** This summary is based on the provided docket number; additional details may be required for a comprehensive understanding of the case.

United States v. Albert Garza


Oral Audio Transcript(Beta version)

no audio transcript available