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Divided Court Issues Bright-Line Ruling On Fourth Amendment Seizures, Jeffrey Bellin
Divided Court Issues Bright-Line Ruling On Fourth Amendment Seizures, Jeffrey Bellin
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Case Preview: When Is A Fleeing Suspect “Seized”?, Jeffrey Bellin
Case Preview: When Is A Fleeing Suspect “Seized”?, Jeffrey Bellin
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The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable “searches” and “seizures.” On Wednesday, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument in Torres v. Madrid, a case that will provide important guidance on what constitutes a Fourth Amendment seizure. Here’s a rundown of the case starting with the relevant facts and procedural history, followed by a discussion of the legal issues and finally a couple of things to watch for at the argument.
A First Step Towards Sentencing Reform, Jeffrey Bellin
A First Step Towards Sentencing Reform, Jeffrey Bellin
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What We Should Learn From Garner And Ferguson Cases, Jeffrey Bellin
What We Should Learn From Garner And Ferguson Cases, Jeffrey Bellin
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Particularism, Telishment, And Three Strikes Laws, Michael S. Green
Particularism, Telishment, And Three Strikes Laws, Michael S. Green
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Defending Conspiracy Cases: Mission Impossible?, Paul Marcus
Defending Conspiracy Cases: Mission Impossible?, Paul Marcus
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Defending conspiracy cases has never been an easy task. There were days in which joint trials of 20, 30, 40, or even 50 defendants were not uncommon, creating insuperable problems for defense lawyers. Even though large joint-defendant trials are not as common today, several problems remain, particularly in light of the frequent use of the conspiracy charge at the federal level. In this article I will discuss some of the recent issues which create special difficulties for criminal defense lawyers. With regard to these issues, there is, as some would say, good news and bad news.