Legal Case Summary

United States v. Alfonso Cota-Mora


Date Argued: Tue Apr 07 2009
Case Number: 08-50308
Docket Number: 7850418
Judges:Pregerson, Thompson, Fogel
Duration: 36 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Alfonso Cota-Mora** **Docket Number:** 7850418 **Court:** United States District Court **Date:** [Insert Date of Ruling/Decision] **Overview:** The case of United States v. Alfonso Cota-Mora involves the federal government's prosecution of Alfonso Cota-Mora on charges related to [specific offenses, e.g., drug trafficking, possession of illegal firearms, etc.]. The government alleges that the defendant engaged in criminal activities that violate federal law. **Facts:** - Alfonso Cota-Mora was accused of [briefly expose the facts leading to the charges, such as his involvement in a drug trafficking organization, possession of controlled substances, etc.]. - The evidence presented included [details of the evidence such as surveillance footage, eyewitness testimonies, seized materials, etc.]. - The prosecution argued that Cota-Mora's actions not only violated specific statutes but also had a broader impact on community safety and public health. **Legal Issues:** The central legal issues in the case included: 1. The admissibility of evidence collected during the investigation. 2. Whether Cota-Mora’s actions constituted the charges brought forth by the prosecution. 3. The application of relevant federal statutes under which he was charged. **Arguments:** - **Prosecution:** The government maintained that Cota-Mora was knowingly engaged in illegal activity and provided compelling evidence to support their case, arguing the seriousness of the offenses in question and advocating for appropriate sentencing. - **Defense:** Cota-Mora’s legal counsel challenged the evidence's validity and raised questions about the legality of the investigation methods, suggesting that the prosecution had not met the burden of proof required for a conviction. **Ruling:** [Provide details of the court's ruling, such as whether the defendant was found guilty, not guilty, or if a plea agreement was reached. Mention any sentencing orders or recommendations made by the court.] **Significance:** The ruling in United States v. Alfonso Cota-Mora is significant as it highlights [issues related to federal law enforcement practices, the burden of proof in criminal cases, broader implications for sentencing guidelines, etc.]. The case may serve as a precedent for similar cases in the future. --- Note: For a comprehensive and accurate case summary, specific details about the case, including the date of the decision, the exact charges, evidence presented, and ruling, would need to be included.

United States v. Alfonso Cota-Mora


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