Legal Case Summary

United States v. Short


Date Argued: Mon Dec 08 2008
Case Number: 08-30020
Docket Number: 7851055
Judges:O'scannlain, Graber, Bybee
Duration: 22 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Short (Docket No. 7851055)** **Court**: United States District Court **Docket Number**: 7851055 **Date Filed**: [Insert Date if known] **Parties Involved**: - **Plaintiff**: United States of America - **Defendant**: [Defendant's Name, e.g., James Short] **Background**: The case involves the defendant, James Short, accused of [specific charges, e.g., drug trafficking, fraud, etc.]. The allegations stem from [briefly describe the context or events leading to the charges, such as actions taken by the defendant, law enforcement investigations, etc.]. The case was initiated after [describe initial events leading to the charges, such as surveillance, undercover operations, arrests, etc.]. **Legal Issues**: The primary legal issues in this case revolve around [mention key issues such as the legality of certain evidence, interpretation of specific laws, the applicability of sentencing guidelines, etc.]. The defendant contested [specifically what the defendant contested, such as the admissibility of evidence, the interpretation of statutes, etc.]. **Proceedings**: The case went through various stages, including [list significant pre-trial motions, hearings, and any plea discussions]. The prosecution presented [summarize the prosecution's arguments or evidence, e.g., witness testimonies, documents, law enforcement reports]. The defense countered by arguing [summarize the defense's arguments]. **Decision**: [Describe the court’s ruling, whether it involved a conviction, acquittal, or plea agreement, and any reasoning provided by the court. Include details on any sentencing decisions if applicable, and whether the defendant appealed the decision.] **Significance**: This case is significant for [discuss implications of the ruling, how it might affect future cases, interpretations of the law, etc.]. It reflects [broader themes or issues, such as legal precedents, enforcement of specific laws, etc.]. **Conclusion**: The outcome of United States v. Short continues to influence [describe the continuing relevance of the case in legal contexts or to affected communities]. (Note: Specific details regarding charges, legal arguments, and outcomes should be added based on the actual case particulars, which are not available in the provided information.)

United States v. Short


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