Richard R. Clifton
Signed rulings
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“because Medina-Maella's prior conviction under Cal.Penal Code Sec. 288(a) for lewd or lascivious acts upon a child constitutes 'sexual abuse of a minor,' and is therefore a 'crime of violence' ... the district court's imposition of a 16-level sentencing enhancement was appropriate. AFFIRMED.”
“For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED.”
“Because we hold that the Guam Supreme Court committed manifest error in this case in reversing the Guam Superior Court's findings of fact without completing a review of the evidence upon which those finding were based, we reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.”
“By the demanding standards of the Acts, Wong is not substantially limited in a major life activity, so he does not qualify for the special protections the Acts provide for someone who is 'disabled.' AFFIRMED.”
“Because APHIS was not required to define a negligible risk standard under the Plant Protection Act, and because the agency has 'articulated a rational connection between the facts found and the choices made,' ... the Final Rule is neither arbitrary nor capricious. ... AFFIRMED.”
“The district court did not err when it remanded this case to the Commissioner of Social Security for further factual proceedings rather than for payment of benefits. ... AFFIRMED.”
“The money was distributed to D.N., not to his mother. He was liable as the distributee for the tax. AFFIRMED.”
“Because Castro did not meet his burden to show that the government was unable or unwilling to control his attackers, he failed to demonstrate that he had been the victim of past persecution. ... Accordingly, we deny the petition.”
“The district court did not abuse its discretion in ordering the sexual offender assessment condition. ... AFFIRMED.”
“Defendants' effort to disguise funds ... through use of a bank account with a deceptive name constituted a sufficiently complex method of concealment to warrant application of the sophisticated means enhancement. ... AFFIRMED.”
“In this case, in addition to citing such a local rule, the district court considered the motion on the merits and concluded that it should be granted. We agree and affirm the judgment.”
“we reverse the district court and remand for further proceedings.”
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