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United States v. Shannon Knox and David Brace

Citations: 120 F.3d 42; 1997 U.S. App. LEXIS 22598; 1997 WL 453354Docket: 96-50340

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; August 5, 1997; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit addressed the appeal of David Brace, while the conviction of Shannon Knox remains affirmed and unaffected. The court has conducted an en banc review specifically concerning Brace's conviction. The case is noted as originating from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, presided over by Judge Edward C. Prado. The order indicates a separation of the appeals, with Richard L. Durbin, Jr. representing the plaintiff-appellee and M. Carolyn Fuentes representing the defendant-appellant. The prior report for this case is cited as 112 F.3d 802.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Affirmation of Conviction

Application: The appellate court affirmed the conviction of Shannon Knox, indicating that the lower court's decision regarding Knox was upheld.

Reasoning: The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit addressed the appeal of David Brace, while the conviction of Shannon Knox remains affirmed and unaffected.

En Banc Review in Appellate Courts

Application: The appellate court conducted an en banc review specifically for David Brace's conviction, indicating the significance or complexity of the legal issues involved.

Reasoning: The court has conducted an en banc review specifically concerning Brace's conviction.

Separation of Appeals in Joint Convictions

Application: The court decided to separate the appeals of David Brace and Shannon Knox, suggesting that the cases had distinct issues warranting individual consideration.

Reasoning: The order indicates a separation of the appeals, with Richard L. Durbin, Jr. representing the plaintiff-appellee and M. Carolyn Fuentes representing the defendant-appellant.