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United States of America v. Robert Hamilton
Date: 03-24-2025
Case Number: 21-CR-202
Judge: William Horsley Orrick
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Califronia (San Francisco County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in San Francisco
Defendant's Attorney:
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Being a felon in possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.
Flight from law enforcement can be suggestive of wrongdoing and give rise to probable cause when coupled
with specific reasons to suspect that the person fleeing may have engaged in criminal conduct. Here, law enforcement
had specific information connecting Defendant Robert Hamilton to an unlawful shooting in downtown San Francisco. When they located and tried to stop Hamilton two weeks after the shooting, he ran. The totality of circumstances surrounding Hamilton's flight gave the officers probable cause to arrest him.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Robert Hamilton?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard United States of America v. Robert Hamilton?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Califronia (San Francisco County), CA. The presiding judge was William Horsley Orrick.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Robert Hamilton?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in San Francisco. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best San Francisco Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Robert Hamilton decided?
This case was decided on March 24, 2025.