Legal Case Summary

United States v. Desmone Bastian


Date Argued: Mon Feb 02 2009
Case Number: 08-30122
Docket Number: 7850814
Judges:Fletcher, Rymer, Fisher
Duration: 18 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Desmone Bastian** **Docket Number:** 7850814 **Court:** United States District Court **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Overview:** The case of United States v. Desmone Bastian involves a defendant accused of [briefly summarize the main charges or allegations against Bastian, e.g., drug trafficking, possession of illegal firearms, etc.]. This case is significant due to its implications for [mention any important legal precedents or social issues raised by the case]. **Facts:** 1. **Incident Details:** On [insert date of incident], law enforcement officials conducted an investigation that led to the apprehension of Desmone Bastian following [describe the specific events or circumstances leading to the arrest, e.g., a traffic stop, searches, surveillance]. 2. **Evidence Collected:** During the investigation, authorities seized [list evidence, such as illegal substances, firearms, documents, etc.], which formed the basis for the charges against Bastian. 3. **Bastian’s Actions:** Bastian was accused of [detail specific actions taken by the defendant that resulted in the charges, such as distribution, possession, intent to sell, etc.]. **Legal Issues:** 1. **Charges Filed:** The government charged Bastian with [list the charges, e.g., possession with intent to distribute, conspiracy to commit a crime, etc.]. 2. **Defendant’s Argument:** Bastian's defense argued [summarize the main arguments presented by the defense, possibly regarding evidence suppression, lack of intent, entrapment, etc.]. **Court's Findings:** 1. **Evidence Assessment:** The court evaluated the evidence presented by both the prosecution and defense, ultimately ruling on [mention any motions or specific evidence that were central to the court's decision, e.g., admissibility of evidence]. 2. **Decision:** The court found that [summarize the court's ruling, whether Bastian was found guilty or not guilty, and any penalties or sentences imposed if applicable]. **Conclusion:** The case of United States v. Desmone Bastian highlights important aspects of [briefly relate the case's significance to broader legal principles or societal implications, such as drug enforcement policies, constitutional rights, etc.]. The outcome serves as a precedent for similar cases in the future and underscores the complexities of the criminal justice system. **Key Takeaways:** - Significant issues of [mention any relevant legal principles]. - Impact on [mention societal or legal implications]. - Future implications for similar cases within the jurisdiction. Please insert specific dates, facts, and particulars as necessary to complete this summary according to the actual details of the case.

United States v. Desmone Bastian


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