Legal Case Summary

United States v. Fabian Santillan


Date Argued: Mon Dec 07 2015
Case Number: 10-1321
Docket Number: 3019031
Judges:Gould, Berzon, Steeh
Duration: 22 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: United States v. Fabian Santillan, Docket Number 3019031** **Court:** United States District Court **Date:** [Please insert relevant date] **Judge:** [Please insert Judge's name if available] **Background:** Fabian Santillan was charged with [insert the specific charges, e.g., drug trafficking, possession, etc.], stemming from an investigation conducted by federal law enforcement agencies. The government alleged that Santillan was involved in [briefly describe nature of the crime, such as distribution of illegal substances, conspiracy, etc.], which violated federal laws. **Facts of the Case:** The investigation began when [insert a brief description of how the case came to light, e.g., a tip-off, surveillance, etc.]. Law enforcement monitored Santillan’s activities, resulting in his arrest on [insert arrest date]. During the arrest, agents discovered [list any significant evidence seized, such as drugs, weapons, money, etc.]. Santillan was indicted on multiple counts, including [list the key charges in the indictment]. The prosecution argued that the evidence clearly demonstrated Santillan's involvement in criminal activity, supported by [mention any key pieces of evidence or witness testimony]. **Legal Proceedings:** Santillan pleaded [insert whether he pleaded guilty or not guilty]. The case moved through pre-trial motions, where [describe any notable motions or decisions, such as suppression hearings, motions to dismiss, etc.]. During the trial, the government presented its case, including evidence and testimony from [list any significant witnesses – law enforcement officers, experts, etc.]. The defense argued that [insert the main defense argument, such as lack of evidence, mistaken identity, etc.]. **Outcome:** The jury [insert whether they found him guilty or not guilty and any specific charges]. Following the verdict, the court scheduled a sentencing hearing for [insert date]. **Sentencing:** [If available, summarize the sentencing outcome, including any prison time, fines, restitution orders, or other penalties imposed on Santillan.] **Conclusion:** The case of United States v. Fabian Santillan highlights [briefly summarize the significance or implications of the case, such as enforcement of drug laws, the legal standard of evidence, etc.]. The proceedings reflect ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat [insert relevant crime issues] at the federal level. [Note: This summary is a template and should be filled in with factual details specific to the case, including the date, judge’s name, charges, and outcomes, as per available case information.]

United States v. Fabian Santillan


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