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United States of America v. Susan Bala

Date: 10-30-2021

Case Number: 18-2849

Judge: James B. Loken

Court: United States Court of Appeals For the Eighth Circuit

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office

Defendant's Attorney:



St. Louis, MO - Criminal defense Lawyer Directory



Description:

St. Louis, MO - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with federal gambling and money laundering chargers. Bala now petitions for a certificate of innocence, the statutory prerequisite to an action in the Court of Federal Claims seeking damages from the government for wrongful imprisonment

Outcome:
Having concluded that Bala’s second petition for a certificate of innocence is

barred by the doctrine of res judicata, we need not consider the district court’s

alternative ground. We affirm the judgment of the district court and deny Bala’s

Motion for Reclassification of Case for Oral Argument.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Susan Bala?

The outcome was: Having concluded that Bala’s second petition for a certificate of innocence is barred by the doctrine of res judicata, we need not consider the district court’s alternative ground. We affirm the judgment of the district court and deny Bala’s Motion for Reclassification of Case for Oral Argument.

Which court heard United States of America v. Susan Bala?

This case was heard in United States Court of Appeals For the Eighth Circuit, MO. The presiding judge was James B. Loken.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Susan Bala?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office. Defendant's attorney: St. Louis, MO - Criminal defense Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Susan Bala decided?

This case was decided on October 30, 2021.