Legal Case Summary

United States v. John Burton, IV


Date Argued: Thu Sep 27 2018
Case Number: 17-4524
Docket Number: 7950791
Judges:J. Harvie Wilkinson III, Allyson K. Duncan, Barbara Milano Keenan
Duration: 45 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Case Summary

### Case Summary: United States v. John Burton, IV **Docket Number**: 7950791 **Court**: [Specify the court, e.g., United States District Court] **Date**: [Specify the date of the decision or filing] **Facts**: John Burton, IV was charged with [insert specific charges, e.g., drug trafficking, illegal possession of firearms, etc.]. The case stems from an incident on [insert date of the incident], during which law enforcement officials conducted an investigation that led to Burton’s arrest. Evidence presented included [briefly summarize the evidence, e.g., surveillance footage, witness testimonies, seized items]. **Legal Issues**: The primary legal issues in this case involved [insert relevant legal issues, such as the legality of evidence obtained, constitutionality of the search, etc.]. Burton contested [insert specific arguments made by Burton or his defense team, such as violations of Fourth Amendment rights or lack of probable cause]. **Procedural History**: Burton was arraigned on [insert date of arraignment], and during pre-trial motions, his defense filed [insert motions, such as a motion to suppress evidence]. The court heard arguments regarding these motions on [insert date of hearing], and issued rulings accordingly. **Holding**: The court ultimately ruled [insert the court's ruling regarding the motions or the charges]. If applicable, the court found that [describe any specific findings regarding the legality of evidence or constitutionality of police actions]. **Conclusion**: The case concluded with [insert the outcome, such as a conviction, acquittal, plea deal, or sentencing]. Burton was sentenced to [insert details of the sentence, if applicable]. This case highlights [insert any broader implications or significance of the case, such as issues of law enforcement practices, civil rights, etc.]. **Significance**: The United States v. John Burton, IV serves as a notable instance regarding [mention the implications of the case in terms of law, public policy, or criminal justice]. It contributes to ongoing discussions surrounding [insert relevant themes, such as drug enforcement policies, constitutional rights, etc.]. **Note**: Further details of the case, including specific charges, evidence, and legal arguments, can typically be obtained from court records or legal databases. --- *Please ensure you fill in the placeholders (such as specific dates, charges, and outcomes) with the relevant details from the case as needed.*

United States v. John Burton, IV


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