Legal Case Summary

United States v. Horacio Yepiz


Date Argued: Wed Nov 16 2011
Case Number: 09-50574
Docket Number: 7840112
Judges:Mills, Fletcher, Rawlinson
Duration: 35 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Horacio Yepiz** **Docket Number:** 7840112 **Court:** [Specify Court if known – e.g., U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas] **Date:** [Specify Date of Decision if known] **Overview:** The case of United States v. Horacio Yepiz involves allegations of [specify charges, e.g., drug trafficking, firearms offenses, etc.], which led to federal prosecution. Horacio Yepiz was charged under federal statutes for [detail specific laws or regulations violated, e.g., possession with intent to distribute, conspiracy, etc.]. **Key Facts:** 1. The investigation into Yepiz began as part of a larger operation targeting drug trafficking in [location or area]. 2. Law enforcement conducted surveillance and gathered evidence that linked Yepiz to [describe the illegal activity in question]. 3. [Describe any significant events, such as arrests, seizures of evidence, or relevant witness testimonies.] **Procedural History:** - [Date]: Yepiz was indicted on charges of [specify charges]. - [Date]: Pre-trial motions were filed concerning [mention any motions regarding evidence, dismissal, etc.]. - [Date]: The court held a trial where both the prosecution and defense presented their cases. **Arguments:** - **Prosecution:** The government argued that Yepiz was involved in [explain prosecution's theory of the case, evidentiary support, and witness testimonies]. - **Defense:** The defense presented arguments that [summarize the defense's case, including any alibi, lack of evidence, or flaws in the prosecution's arguments]. **Ruling:** The court found [state the outcome, e.g., guilty or not guilty] on [specify the charges]. The ruling was based on [discuss the critical evidence or legal precedents that influenced the decision]. **Sentencing:** Following the verdict, the court proceeded to sentencing on [specify date]. Yepiz received [detail the sentence, e.g., imprisonment term, fines, probation]. **Conclusion:** United States v. Horacio Yepiz serves as a significant case in the context of [mention broader legal implications, such as drug enforcement policies, federal prosecution strategies, etc.]. The case illustrates [summarize legal principles or societal issues highlighted by the case, if relevant]. **Note:** Specific details in this summary may vary based on actual case outcomes and evidentiary specifics. Always refer to court records for the most accurate and detailed information.

United States v. Horacio Yepiz


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