Legal Case Summary

United States v. Calvin Colbert, Jr.


Date Argued: Wed Oct 09 2013
Case Number: 12-50187
Docket Number: 7837219
Judges:Erickson, Paez, Hurwitz
Duration: 35 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Calvin Colbert, Jr.** **Docket Number:** 7837219 **Court:** [Specify court, e.g., United States District Court] **Date:** [Specify date of the judgment] **Judge:** [Name of the presiding judge] **Background:** Calvin Colbert, Jr. was charged in connection with violations of federal law. The details of the charges included [insert specific charges, e.g., possession of controlled substances, distribution of narcotics, etc.], which were outlined in the indictment issued by the United States government. The case arose from an investigation conducted by federal law enforcement agents, leading to the arrest of Colbert. **Facts:** - The investigation revealed that Colbert was allegedly involved in [describe the conduct leading to the charges, e.g., selling controlled substances in a specified area]. - Evidence against Colbert included [list key pieces of evidence, e.g., surveillance footage, witness testimonies, seized materials]. - Colbert was apprehended on [date of arrest] and subsequently charged. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in the case revolved around [insert the main legal questions, e.g., the admissibility of evidence, the legality of the search and seizure, the sufficiency of the evidence, etc.]. Defense attorneys challenged [specific elements or legal grounds raised by defense], while the prosecution argued [specific arguments made by the prosecution]. **Court Proceedings:** - Preliminary Hearings: The court held several hearings to address motions filed by both the defense and the prosecution. - Trial: The trial commenced on [date], where both sides presented evidence and arguments. The prosecution argued [summarize key arguments], while the defense countered by highlighting [summarize defense arguments]. **Verdict:** On [date of verdict], the jury found Calvin Colbert, Jr. [insert verdict, e.g., guilty or not guilty] on [list charges]. **Sentencing:** Following the verdict, sentencing was scheduled for [insert date]. The court considered [factors taken into account for sentencing, such as prior criminal record, nature of the crime, statements from victims, etc.] before imposing a sentence of [insert sentence, e.g., prison time, fines, probation, etc.]. **Conclusion:** The case of United States v. Calvin Colbert, Jr. underscores important legal principles surrounding the enforcement of federal laws pertaining to [insert relevant laws, e.g., drug trafficking, illegal possession of firearms, etc.]. The proceedings highlighted the complex interplay between law enforcement’s investigative techniques and defendants' rights under the law. **Note:** For accurate case details, it’s essential to refer to official court documents or legal databases.

United States v. Calvin Colbert, Jr.


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