Legal Case Summary

United States v. James Booker


Date Argued: Mon Oct 15 2012
Case Number: 11-10514
Docket Number: 7838815
Judges:Restani, Schroeder, Bea
Duration: 20 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. James Booker** **Docket Number:** 7838815 **Court:** United States District Court **Date:** [Insert Date] **Overview:** United States v. James Booker is a federal criminal case in which the defendant, James Booker, was charged with [insert specific charges, such as drug trafficking, firearms possession, etc.]. The case arose from an investigation conducted by federal law enforcement agencies, which led to Booker's arrest on [insert arrest date]. **Facts:** The case involved allegations that James Booker participated in a series of illegal activities, including [briefly detail the nature of the crimes]. Evidence against him included [mention key pieces of evidence, such as witness testimony, physical evidence, surveillance footage, etc.]. **Procedural History:** Booker was initially arraigned on [insert date], and he subsequently entered a plea of [guilty/not guilty] on [insert date]. The prosecution and defense presented their arguments during pre-trial motions, including [mention any notable motions or hearings]. **Key Issues:** 1. **Evidentiary Matters:** The admissibility of certain pieces of evidence was contested, with the defense arguing that [insert defense arguments]. 2. **Sentencing Guidelines:** The case raised questions about the application of federal sentencing guidelines, particularly regarding [detail any specific aspects, such as prior convictions, enhancements, etc.]. **Outcome:** The court ultimately ruled in favor of [insert ruling, e.g., the prosecution, the defense] regarding [summarize key rulings]. James Booker was [found guilty/acquitted] on [insert verdict date]. Subsequently, he was sentenced to [insert sentence, including any prison time, fines, probation, etc.]. **Conclusion:** The case highlighted significant issues surrounding [look at the legal implications raised by the case, such as the interpretation of laws, the role of evidence, etc.]. It serves as a key reference point for future cases dealing with similar circumstances. *Note: This summary can be further customized with more specific details based on the full case file and legal documents related to the proceedings.*

United States v. James Booker


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