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Federal Courts Does it Matter if Exculpatory Evidence is Inadmissible?

Does it Matter if Exculpatory Evidence is Inadmissible?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The rules regarding exculpatory evidence are pretty clear. In Brady v. Maryland, the Supreme Court held that "the suppression by the prosecution of evidence...

Federal Courts You Can't Copyright the 'Cliches of Hip Hop Gangsterism'

You Can't Copyright the 'Cliches of Hip Hop Gangsterism'

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Drug-dealing, guns, money, and vengeance have become part of the urban narrative. So have phrases like "yo, where's my money at," "let's keep it popping," and...

Federal Courts No Collateral Consequences: Released Prisoner's Case is Moot

No Collateral Consequences: Released Prisoner's Case is Moot

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Kelly Huff was sentenced to 12 months in prison and three years' supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Because Huff...

Federal Courts What's a 'Serious Drug Offense' Under the Armed Career Criminal Act?

What's a 'Serious Drug Offense' Under the Armed Career Criminal Act?

By Corey Licht, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

So what exactly is a "serious drug offense"? The Third Circuit Court of Appeals tackled the question when it heard the case of Dante Tucker, a Pennsylvania man...

Federal Courts Top 3 Third Circuit Criminal Decisions: 2012 Edition

Top 3 Third Circuit Criminal Decisions: 2012 Edition

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals is often quiet, but it occasionally reveals unexpected truths. We’re hopeful that one of those truths in 2013 will be that...

Federal Courts Third Circuit Adopts Broad Take on FCRA Safe Harbor

Third Circuit Adopts Broad Take on FCRA Safe Harbor

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) violations can add up. A person who willfully fails to comply with FCRA requirements could be on the hook for actual and...

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