Case Summary
**Case Summary: United States v. Jose Reyna-Esparza, Docket Number 2622041**
**Court:** United States District Court
**Docket Number:** 2622041
**Defendant:** Jose Reyna-Esparza
**Date:** [Insert relevant date if known]
**Judge:** [Insert Judge's name]
**Background:**
Jose Reyna-Esparza was charged in a federal indictment with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a previously convicted felon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. ยง 922(g)(1). The case arose from an incident where law enforcement officers discovered the defendant in possession of a firearm during a routine check.
**Facts of the Case:**
- On [insert date of incident], officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in [insert location].
- Upon arrival, officers observed Reyna-Esparza, who exhibited behavior that led them to approach him.
- A subsequent search of the defendant revealed a loaded firearm and ammunition.
- Reyna-Esparza had prior felony convictions which prohibited him from legally possessing firearms under federal law.
**Legal Proceedings:**
- The defendant was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Pre-trial motions included requests for the evidence to be suppressed, arguing that the search was not conducted in accordance with the Fourth Amendment.
- The court held a hearing to evaluate the lawfulness of the search and the seizure of the firearm. The prosecution argued that the search was justified under the public safety exception.
**Ruling:**
- The court denied the motion to suppress evidence, ruling that the officers had reasonable suspicion to approach Reyna-Esparza and conduct the search based on the circumstances.
- As a result, the evidence obtained (the firearm and ammunition) was admissible.
**Outcome:**
- The case proceeded to trial, with the jury ultimately finding Jose Reyna-Esparza guilty of the charges.
- Sentencing details included [insert sentencing outcome, e.g., length of imprisonment, supervised release conditions].
**Conclusion:**
This case highlights the application of search and seizure laws under the Fourth Amendment, particularly regarding the balance between public safety concerns and individual rights. The ruling reinforced the standards for reasonable suspicion and the permissible scope of searches conducted by law enforcement.
**Note:** This summary is a general overview and does not include all evidentiary rulings, motions, or legal arguments made during the case proceedings. The details regarding specific dates and judicial opinions may be found in court records.