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Criminal Jurisdiction
A Criminal Law Blog from a Defense Perspective
What Is a “Federal Crime of Violence”?
Certain crimes, such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, are generally associated with the often...
Why Did Anthony Weiner Face Federal Obscenity Charges?
Most political scandals are like a flash in the pan. They explode into the public consciousness for...
Judge’s Sentencing Discretion Held in Check
A federal district court judge enjoys broad discretion in determining the criminal sentence to be...
Abuse of Power: A Standard Feature of the Trump Administration
What is abuse of power? That question has become increasingly important to Americans. A new...
Police Misconduct Sends Innocent Man to Prison for 20 Years
THE POLICE AND FABRICATION OF EVIDENCE The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution...
Plea Deals for Drug Crimes May Not Be the Bargain They Seem
The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair and impartial trial to anyone charged with...
