Legal Case Summary

United States v. Ernie Estrada


Date Argued: Tue Jul 10 2018
Case Number: 16-50439
Docket Number: 7403822
Judges:Berzon, N.R. Smith, Castel
Duration: 32 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Ernie Estrada** **Docket Number:** 7403822 **Court:** United States District Court **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Background:** Ernie Estrada was charged in the United States District Court with several offenses, including [insert specific charges, e.g., drug trafficking, illegal possession of firearms, etc.]. The case arose from a series of events in [insert location and relevant details about the case], where law enforcement authorities conducted an investigation based on [insert basis for investigation, e.g., tips, surveillance, etc.]. **Charges:** Estrada faced multiple charges, including but not limited to: - [Charge 1: e.g., possession with intent to distribute controlled substances] - [Charge 2: e.g., illegal possession of firearms] - [Charge 3: e.g., conspiracy to commit trafficking offenses] **Legal Proceedings:** The case progressed through the court system, where Estrada pleaded [guilty/not guilty] to the charges. [Include any motions, hearings, or significant rulings made by the court, such as motions to suppress evidence, evidentiary hearings, etc.]. **Evidence:** The prosecution presented evidence that included [describe key evidence such as witness testimonies, physical evidence, surveillance videos, etc.]. The defense contended that [describe any defenses raised, such as lack of intent, improper search and seizure, etc.]. **Court's Findings:** The court evaluated the evidence and arguments presented by both sides. [Summarize the court's reasoning, including any legal standards applied and how they addressed the key issues of the case]. **Ruling:** The court ultimately ruled [summarize the outcome, e.g., convicted on certain charges, acquitted on others, sentencing recommendations]. Ernie Estrada was sentenced to [insert details about the sentence, e.g., years of imprisonment, fines, probation conditions, etc.]. **Conclusion:** The case highlighted critical issues related to [insert relevant legal principles, such as search and seizure rights, the burden of proof in drug cases, etc.]. It serves as a significant example of [insert broader implications or lessons learned from the case]. **Note:** Additional details regarding the case, including specific dates, names of judges, and procedural history, should be included where applicable to provide a comprehensive overview.

United States v. Ernie Estrada


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