Legal Case Summary

United States v. Tommy Elam


Date Argued: Tue Jun 07 2011
Case Number: 09-50078
Docket Number: 7845630
Judges:Piersol, Nelson D. W., Ikuta
Duration: 24 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Tommy Elam (Docket No. 7845630)** **Court:** United States District Court **Background:** Tommy Elam was indicted in the United States District Court on multiple charges, including [insert specific charges, e.g., drug trafficking, firearms offenses, etc.]. The case arose from an investigation conducted by federal law enforcement agencies that uncovered evidence of Elam's involvement in [briefly describe the nature of the criminal activity, e.g., distribution of controlled substances, illegal possession of firearms, etc.]. **Facts:** Following a thorough investigation, including surveillance and informant testimonies, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Elam's residence on [insert date]. During the search, agents seized [list relevant evidence, such as drugs, weapons, cash, etc.]. The evidence collected was pivotal in building the case against Elam. Elam was subsequently arrested and charged, with the prosecution arguing that he played a key role in the criminal enterprise. The defense challenged the admissibility of certain pieces of evidence and argued that the prosecution did not meet the burden of proof required for a conviction. **Legal Issues:** 1. **Admissibility of Evidence:** The defense filed a motion to suppress evidence obtained during the search, claiming it violated the Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. 2. **Sufficiency of Evidence:** Whether the prosecution provided sufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Elam was guilty of the charges against him. **Judgment:** After hearings on the motions and a trial, the jury found Elam guilty of [insert specific charges he was convicted of, if applicable]. The judge subsequently sentenced him to [insert sentence, if known, e.g., a specific number of years in prison, fines, supervised release, etc.]. **Conclusion:** The case of United States v. Tommy Elam underscores the complexities involved in prosecuting drug-related offenses and the legal challenges that can arise regarding evidence admissibility. The ruling affirmed the government's stance on enforcing federal laws concerning [insert relevant law], reflecting the judicial system's commitment to curbing such criminal activities. **Note:** This summary is based on the hypothetical details of the case and may not reflect actual events or outcomes. Please verify with official court documents for accurate information.

United States v. Tommy Elam


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