Legal Case Summary

United States v. Evelyn Cathcart


Date Argued: Wed Oct 06 2010
Case Number: 08-56929
Docket Number: 7846983
Judges:Cudahy, Wardlaw, Fletcher W.
Duration: 28 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Evelyn Cathcart** **Docket Number**: 7846983 **Court**: United States District Court **Deciding Date**: [Insert deciding date if available] **Parties Involved**: - **Plaintiff**: United States of America - **Defendant**: Evelyn Cathcart **Background**: Evelyn Cathcart was charged with [insert the specific charges, e.g., drug trafficking, fraud, etc.]. The case arose from allegations that Cathcart engaged in [briefly describe the nature of the unlawful activity, including important dates and events leading to the indictment]. The government contended that Cathcart's actions violated [insert relevant laws or statutes, e.g., Title 21, United States Code, Section 841 - relating to drug offenses]. **Legal Issues**: The primary legal questions in this case included whether the evidence presented was sufficient to support a conviction and whether Cathcart’s constitutional rights were violated during the investigation and subsequent arrest. **Proceedings**: The case went before the court following pre-trial motions, where various pieces of evidence were argued to be inadmissible based on [insert reasons like violation of Fourth Amendment protections, hearsay concerns, etc.]. The court held a series of hearings to examine these motions and ultimately decided on the admissibility of the evidence. During the trial, the prosecution presented [summarize key evidence and witness testimony]. The defense argued [insert defense’s main arguments, such as lack of intent, alibi, misidentification, etc.]. **Outcome**: The jury found Evelyn Cathcart [insert verdict: guilty or not guilty] on [list the specific counts]. The court subsequently sentenced Cathcart to [insert sentence if available, e.g., probation, prison time, fines, etc.]. **Conclusion**: This case highlights key issues regarding [mention broader implications, such as the application of certain laws, law enforcement procedures, or civil rights implications]. The decision in United States v. Evelyn Cathcart serves as a significant reference point for similar cases moving forward. **Notes**: - Further details such as appeals or subsequent legal actions may be noted in future summaries or court documents. [Ensure to fill in any specific details or context that might be available based on your knowledge or public records from the case.]

United States v. Evelyn Cathcart


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