Legal Opinion

United States v. Pruett

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided May 15, 2012No. 11-30572PublishedCited by 38 opinions

1Per curiam

Defendants-Appellants J. Jeffrey Pruett, Louisiana Land & Water Co., and LWC Management, who own and operate *237numerous wastewater treatment facilities, were charged with knowingly violating the Clean Water Act. After a ten-day trial, Defendants-Appellants were convicted on multiple counts. They now appeal their convictions and sentences. For the reasons stated herein, we AFFIRM.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Defendanh-Appellant J. Jeffrey Pruett (“Pruett”) was the president and chief executive officer of Defendants-Appellants Louisiana Land & Water Co. (“LLWC”) and LWC Management Co.,…

2Cases cited42 opinions

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3Cited by38 opinions

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