Facts: Shooting Death, Fingers Pointed, Transcripts Used In the Bronx there was a fight and then later a shooting. A stray bullet shot from a 9-millimeter handgun (this is important) struck a two-year old kid. A witness said that Morris was the shooter. The witness came back to the station and said that Hemphill was […]
Category: Appeals
Whether you went to trial or pleaded guilty, a federal criminal direct appeal remains the most important avenue for you to fight your conviction.
You must try to give defendants chance to proceed pro se if they ask: Taylor Read More
The Third Circuit held that the district court erred when it failed to conduct a hearing after Mr. Taylor invoked his right to represent himself.
Time-served sentence for enticement of minor was not error: Davis Read More
The Eighth Circuit held that it was not an abuse of discretion to vary below the guidelines and give a sentence of time served for attempted enticement of a minor.
Tenth Circuit provides framework for Personal Use in drug possession cases: Wilson Read More
The Tenth Circuit provided a framework to determine what is personal use for purposes of the guidelines.
Second Circuit Dismisses Appeal Because of Partial Invocation of Plea Waiver: Borden Read More
The Second Circuit considered and rejected a post-sentencing appeal of a sentence after allowing a 2255 motion to be filed because of United States vs. Davis.
Ninth Circuit Reverses Conviction based on False Entries: Tat Read More
The Ninth Circuit reversed a conviction because there was not sufficient evidence to find Tat guilty.
Fourth Circuit Reverses Sex Case Based on Manufactured Jurisdiction Doctrine: Dhavamani Read More
The Fourth Circuit overturns a sex case on manufactured jurisdiction, where the government attempted to change the state charges to federal.
Ninth Circuit Dismisses Appeal Due to Detailed Plea Agreement Read More
The Ninth Circuit declined to grant a person Davis relief because of an express provision in his plea agreement.
Motions to Withdraw Pleas: What Factors Are Used? Read More
Gardner filed a motion for plea withdrawal and was denied without a hearing. The Fifth Circuit held a hearing was required.
Fourth Circuit Reverses Compassionate Release Denial Read More
The Fourth Circuit reversed the denial of a compassionate release after the district court failed to consider the applicant’s obesity.
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