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Commentary, criticism, and analysis of cases and issues concerning American Constitutional and Criminal Law from a former criminal defense and CJA Panel attorney.

Apr 20, 2023

NO "MASTERPIECE"

How the Supreme Court's Recognition of a Religious Exemption to Antidiscrimination Laws Could be a Small Step Toward Establishing an...

Mar 18, 2023

Kansas v. Glover - Part II: A Federal Question Without Federal Jurisdiction

Charles Glover, Jr. had a revoked license. He went for a drive anyway in a car registered in his name. He was stopped by an officer...

Mar 18, 2023

Kansas v. Glover - PART 1: Using "Commonsense" to Undermine the Fourth Amendment

A Douglas County Kansas Sheriff's Deputy stopped a vehicle driven by Charles Glover, Jr. after running the vehicles' plate and finding...

Feb 10, 2023

HARMLESS ERROR AND THE DENIAL OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY - United States v. Wilfredo Lopez

Wilfredo Lopez was charged with two counts of attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity in violation of 18 U.S.C. §...

Feb 2, 2023

THE CONFORNTATION CLAUSE AND "NON-TESTIMONIAL" TESTMONY

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution states: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy...

Nov 30, 2022

CONSPIRACY AS A PREDICATE OFFENSE FOR THE CRIME OF CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE (CCE)

Not as Simple as it Seems In United States v. Hernandez-Escarsega, 886 F.2d 1560 (1989), the Ninth Circuit held, as every other circuit...

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