Legal Case Summary

United States v. James Collins, Jr.


Date Argued: Wed Oct 30 2013
Case Number: 14-20450
Docket Number: 2591404
Judges:Diana Gribbon Motz, Roger L. Gregory, Andre M. Davis
Duration: 31 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. James Collins, Jr.** **Docket Number:** 2591404 **Court:** [Specify Court, e.g., United States District Court / Court of Appeals] **Date:** [Specify Date of Decision] **Parties Involved:** - **Appellant:** James Collins, Jr. - **Appellee:** United States of America **Background:** James Collins, Jr. was indicted on charges involving [briefly describe the nature of the charges, e.g., drug trafficking, firearms offenses, fraud, etc.]. The allegations stem from [provide a concise overview of the facts leading to the indictment, including dates, locations, and relevant circumstances, e.g., a police investigation, surveillance operations, etc.]. **Procedural History:** Collins was tried in [specify the lower court], where he faced multiple counts of [list major charges]. After a trial that included testimony from [mention any key witnesses, if applicable], the jury found Collins guilty on [specify counts]. Collins subsequently filed a notice of appeal, challenging [summarize the main points of contention in the appeal, such as evidentiary rulings, jury instructions, sufficiency of the evidence, etc.]. **Issues on Appeal:** 1. [First issue presented, e.g., whether the trial court erred in admitting certain evidence] 2. [Second issue, e.g., adequacy of jury instructions regarding a specific legal standard] 3. [Any additional issues relevant to the case] **Holding:** The appellate court [state the decision, e.g., affirmed, reversed, vacated, or remanded the lower court’s decision], finding that [summarize the court's rationale, touching on how they addressed each major issue raised on appeal]. **Conclusion:** The court’s ruling [briefly state the impact of the decision, e.g., upheld the conviction, leading to a sentencing phase or new trial]. As a result of this case, [mention any wider implications or legal precedents established, if applicable]. **Note:** This summary is a general outline based on the information provided. For precise details regarding this case, refer to the full court opinion or legal databases.

United States v. James Collins, Jr.


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