Legal Case Summary

United States v. Douglas Lopez-Vivas


Date Argued: Wed Nov 18 2015
Case Number: 14-10306
Docket Number: 7835970
Judges:Kleinfeld, Wardlaw, Paez
Duration: 27 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Douglas Lopez-Vivas** **Docket Number:** 7835970 **Court:** [Court Name, e.g., United States District Court, District of Columbia] **Date:** [Date of the decision or filing] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** United States of America - **Defendant:** Douglas Lopez-Vivas **Background:** The case against Douglas Lopez-Vivas arose from allegations involving [specific charges, e.g., drug trafficking, possession of illegal firearms, immigration violations, etc.]. The charges stemmed from events that occurred on [date of incident], where law enforcement conducted [details about the investigation or arrest, e.g., a traffic stop, surveillance operation]. **Facts:** - On [specific date], law enforcement agents [describe the actions taken, such as search, seizure, arrest]. - Evidence collected during the investigation included [types of evidence, e.g., physical evidence, witness testimonies, recorded conversations]. - Lopez-Vivas was found in possession of [description of the items or substances involved], leading to charges of [list specific charges]. - [Any relevant statements made by the defendant during arrest or investigation]. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in the case included: - Whether the evidence gathered was obtained in violation of the defendant’s Fourth Amendment rights. - The sufficiency of the evidence to support the charges brought against Lopez-Vivas. - [Any other legal arguments raised by the defense]. **Court's Decision:** The court ultimately ruled on [date of ruling], determining [brief summary of the ruling, e.g., denying a motion to dismiss, finding the defendant guilty, acquitting the defendant, etc.]. The court's opinion highlighted [key points from the judicial reasoning, relevant statutes, and case law]. **Conclusion:** The case underscores significant legal principles regarding [mention any broader implications or principles, such as search and seizure laws, evidentiary standards, or immigration laws]. The outcome of United States v. Douglas Lopez-Vivas serves as a precedent for similar cases and illustrates the judicial system’s approach to [specific legal issue]. **Note:** Further details regarding the case, including appeals or subsequent proceedings, may be available in further legal documents or court records. [Optional: Include any additional relevant notes or commentary on the case’s implications within legal practice or its societal impacts.]

United States v. Douglas Lopez-Vivas


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