Legal Case Summary

United States v. Avelar-Ceja


Date Argued: Tue Aug 05 2008
Case Number: 07-50448
Docket Number: 7851742
Judges:Reinhardt, Berzon, Miner
Duration: 22 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Avelar-Ceja, Docket No. 7851742** **Court:** United States District Court **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Citation:** [Insert Citation if available] **Judges:** [Insert Judges' Names] **Overview:** The case of United States v. Avelar-Ceja involves the prosecution of the defendant, Avelar-Ceja, for [insert specific charges, e.g., drug trafficking, illegal possession of firearms, etc.]. The case centers around the actions of Avelar-Ceja, who was alleged to have [insert brief details on the allegations, such as illegal importation of substances, distribution activities, or other criminal behavior]. **Facts:** 1. **Incident:** On [insert date], law enforcement officials conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of Avelar-Ceja. This investigation was initiated based on [insert specifics about what prompted law enforcement's interest, such as tips, surveillance, or other activities]. 2. **Evidence:** The government presented evidence that included [describe types of evidence, such as witness testimonies, physical evidence, surveillance footage, etc.]. 3. **Defendant's Response:** Avelar-Ceja entered a plea of [guilty/not guilty]. In their defense, the defendant argued [briefly summarize the defense strategy or claims]. **Legal Issues:** The key legal issues in the case included: - [Issue 1: e.g., whether the evidence was obtained lawfully] - [Issue 2: e.g., the interpretation of relevant statutes] - [Issue 3: e.g., potential sentencing enhancements based on prior criminal history] **Court's Findings:** The court ruled in favor of [the prosecution/defense] on several key points. Notably, the court held that [summarize the court's rationale regarding major issues, such as the admissibility of evidence, interpretation of laws, or sentencing considerations]. **Conclusion:** Ultimately, Avelar-Ceja was found [guilty/not guilty] of the charges brought against him. The court imposed [insert sentence, if applicable, such as years of imprisonment, fines, or other penalties]. This case serves as a significant reference point for [insert broader implications, if any, e.g., interpretations of drug laws, law enforcement procedures, etc.]. **Notes:** - [Include any notable legal principles established or reaffirmed in the case.] - [Mention any appeals or subsequent actions taken, if applicable.] **References:** - [List any applicable statutes, previous case law, or other legal resources cited in the original case.] *This summary is intended to provide a concise overview of the case and its implications. Further details regarding procedural history and specific legal arguments can be explored in full case documents.*

United States v. Avelar-Ceja


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