Legal Case Summary

United States v. Phillip Ductan


Date Argued: Wed May 13 2015
Case Number:
Docket Number: 2656914
Judges:Diana Gribbon Motz, Dennis W. Shedd, Albert Diaz
Duration: 40 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Phillip Ductan** **Docket Number:** 2656914 **Court:** United States District Court **Date:** [Insert relevant date here] **Overview:** The case of United States v. Phillip Ductan centers around charges brought against Phillip Ductan, who is accused of [insert specific charges, e.g., drug trafficking, fraud, etc.]. The indictment stems from an investigation led by federal law enforcement agencies, which uncovered evidence suggesting that Ductan was involved in [provide a brief description of the alleged criminal activity]. **Facts of the Case:** - The investigation began after [describe any events or tips that initiated the investigation]. - Evidence collected during the investigation included [summarize key evidence such as surveillance footage, wiretaps, documents, etc.]. - Ductan was arrested on [insert arrest date] and subsequently charged with [list charges]. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in this case include: 1. [Issue 1: e.g., the legality of the evidence obtained] 2. [Issue 2: e.g., whether the charges met the necessary legal standards] **Procedural History:** - After his arrest, Ductan was arraigned on [insert arraignment date], where he pleaded [insert plea, e.g., guilty, not guilty]. - Pre-trial motions were filed, including [describe any significant pre-trial motions, e.g., motions to suppress evidence]. - The court held hearings on these motions and ultimately [describe outcome of these motions, if relevant]. **Trial:** - The trial commenced on [insert trial start date]. The government presented its case, including [summarize key testimonies or evidence presented]. - Ductan’s defense argued [briefly summarize defense strategy]. - After [insert number of days/weeks] of proceedings, the jury reached a verdict on [insert verdict date]. **Outcome:** The jury found Phillip Ductan [insert verdict, e.g., guilty on all counts, not guilty, or any other relevant outcome]. The court scheduled sentencing for [insert sentencing date], where Ductan faces potential penalties including [discuss possible penalties]. **Significance:** This case is significant as it highlights [discuss any broader implications, such as legal precedents set, public safety concerns, or law enforcement practices]. **Conclusion:** The case of United States v. Phillip Ductan reflects ongoing efforts by federal authorities to combat [mention the type of crime] and serves as a reminder of the legal processes involved in criminal prosecutions. **Note:** The details such as specific dates, charges, and evidence may require updating based on the actual case file.

United States v. Phillip Ductan


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