Legal Case Summary

United States v. David Sainz


Date Argued: Fri Nov 16 2018
Case Number: 17-10310
Docket Number: 8204716
Judges:Tashima, M. Smith, Piersol
Duration: 26 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. David Sainz, Docket No. 8204716** **Court:** United States District Court **Filing Date:** [Insert Date] **Defendant:** David Sainz **Charge:** [Specify the charges, e.g., possession of controlled substances, trafficking, etc.] **Case Background:** David Sainz was indicted by a federal grand jury for [specific charges] related to [summarize the context of the charges, e.g., his alleged involvement in drug trafficking]. The indictment stemmed from an investigation by federal and local law enforcement, which uncovered evidence implicating Sainz in [details of the crime, such as distribution methods, amounts of substances involved, or other criminal activities]. **Procedural History:** After being arrested, Sainz was arraigned and entered a plea of [guilty/not guilty] on [date]. Pretrial motions were filed by both parties, including [any significant motions, such as a motion to suppress evidence]. A hearing was held on [date(s)], addressing these motions. **Key Issues:** 1. **[Motions Raised]:** One of the central issues in the case was [describe a key legal issue, such as whether evidence was obtained lawfully]. 2. **[Relevance of Evidence]:** Another significant concern was the admissibility of certain evidence, including [specific evidence types, e.g., wiretaps, witness statements]. **Trial Proceedings:** The trial commenced on [start date], where prosecutors presented evidence in support of their case against Sainz. Key witnesses included [mention any important witnesses or evidence presented]. The defense argued [summarize the defense's arguments, such as lack of intent, innocence, or challenging evidence]. **Verdict/Outcome:** On [date of verdict], the jury [found Sainz guilty/not guilty] of [list specific charges]. Following the verdict, Sainz faced sentencing considerations, including [any mandatory minimums, potential for plea agreements, etc.]. **Sentencing:** The sentencing hearing took place on [date], where Sainz was sentenced to [detail the sentence, e.g., years in prison, fines, probation]. The judge considered [mention any relevant factors influencing the sentencing, such as criminal history, remorse, or cooperation with authorities]. **Conclusion:** The United States v. David Sainz case underscores the complexities of [mention overarching themes, such as the challenges in prosecuting drug-related offenses or issues regarding individual rights and law enforcement practices]. This case is significant in [briefly state the implications or precedents it may set within the legal framework]. **Note:** The specific details such as dates, charges, evidence, and outcomes should be filled in based on the actual case records and information as this is a generalized summary.

United States v. David Sainz


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