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United States v. Cordova No. 24-50564

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/24/24-50564-CR0.pdf

Before HAYNES, HO, and OLDHAM, Circuit Judges.

(PER CURIAM).

AFFIRMED. (May 20, 2026).

Judge HO concurred in the judgment.

Judge OLDHAM concurred in the judgment.
 


United States v. Kuyoro No. 25-20002

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/25/25-20002-CR0.pdf

Oral Argument Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcsgC4K7Jro

Before HAYNES, HIGGINSON, and HO, Circuit Judges.

REVERSED and REMANDED. (May 15, 2026).
 


United States v. Vacchino No. 25-50194

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/25/25-50194-CR0.pdf

Before HIGGINBOTHAM, SMITH, and OLDHAM, Circuit Judges.

VACATED in part, AFFIRMED in part, and REMANDED. (May 7, 2026).

Judge OLDHAM concurred in the judgment.
 


United States v. Lezama Ramirez No. 23-30721

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/23/23-30721-CR1.pdf

(April 20, 2026 Substituted Panel Opinion).

ON PETITION FOR REHEARING EN BANC

Before SOUTHWICK, OLDHAM, and RAMIREZ, Circuit Judges. 

(PER CURIAM).

Panel Rehearing GRANTED; En Banc Rehearing DENIED. (September 5, 2025).
 


United States v. Conchas-Mancilla No. 25-40424

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/25/25-40424-CR0.pdf

Before RICHMAN, DUNCAN, and OLDHAM, Circuit Judges.

(PER CURIAM).

AFFIRMED. (April 16, 2026).
 


United States v. Weaver No. 25-60269

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/25/25-60269-CR0.pdf

Before JONES, DUNCAN, and DOUGLAS, Circuit Judges.

REVERSED and REMANDED. (April 2, 2026).
 

 


United States v. Williamson No. 25-10565 Summary Calendar

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/25/25-10565-CR0.pdf

Before WIENER, WILLETT, and WILSON, Circuit Judges.

(PER CURIAM).

AFFIRMED. (March 23, 2026).

Judge WILLETT, joined by Judge WILSON, concurred.
 


United States v. Grace No. 24-30730

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/24/24-30730-CR0.pdf

Oral Argument Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGqRZtsAbCY

Before JONES, STEWART, and WILLETT, Circuit Judges.

AFFIRMED. (March 27, 2026).
 


United States v. Mendoza No. 24-20550

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/24/24-20550-CR0.pdf

Oral Argument Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsdj-I6TLUw&t=2s

Before ELROD, Chief Judge, SMITH, and WILSON, Circuit Judges.

VACATED and REMANDED. (March 18, 2026).
 


United States v. Porter No. 25-60163

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/25/25-60163-CR0.pdf

Before SMITH, WIENER, and HIGGINSON, Circuit Judges.


United States v. Hamilton No. 25-10434

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/25/25-10434-CR0.pdf

Before SMITH, WIENER, and HIGGINSON, Circuit Judges.

AFFIRMED. (March 17, 2026).
 


United States v. Villafana-Mondragon No. 25-20018

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/25/25-20018-CR0.pdf

Before JONES, DUNCAN, and DOUGLAS, Circuit Judges.

AFFIRMED. (March 16, 2026).

Judge DOUGLAS dissented.
 


United States v. Garcia No. 24-40673

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/24/24-40673-CR0.pdf

Oral Argument Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbjS5cl8g2M

Before ELROD, Chief Judge, SMITH, and WILSON, Circuit Judges.

AFFIRMED. (March 16, 2026).
 


United States v. Sanchez-Zurita No. 24-60602

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/24/24-60602-CR0.pdf

Before ELROD, Chief Judge, RICHMAN, and WILLETT, Circuit Judges.

VACATED and REMANDED. (December 17, 2025).


United States v. Cockerham No. 24-60401

https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/24/24-60401-CR0.pdf

Oral Argument Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=206mDrWw3No

Before HIGGINSON, HO, and WILSON, Circuit Judges.

REVERSED and REMANDED. (December 17, 2025).