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Federal Courts Administrative Procedure Act Challenge to Forest Service Action, and Civil Rights Matter

Administrative Procedure Act Challenge to Forest Service Action, and Civil Rights Matter

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Braxton v. Zavaras, No. 10-1053, involved an action by Colorado prisoners proceeding pro se, alleging that defendants violated their civil rights during a...

Federal Courts Felon in Possession Conviction Affirmed

Felon in Possession Conviction Affirmed

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Martin, No. 09-3310, the court of appeals affirmed defendant's conviction for being a felon unlawfully in possession of a firearm, holding that the...

Federal Courts Wire Fraud Convictions Affirmed

Wire Fraud Convictions Affirmed

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Mullins, No.

Federal Courts Tenth Says Motel Room Occupants Give Valid Consent to Search

Tenth Says Motel Room Occupants Give Valid Consent to Search

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

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that police officers may search a motel room if an occupant of the room gives permission. Oklahoma City...

Federal Courts HUD Employee's Conviction Upheld for Falsifying Timesheets

HUD Employee's Conviction Upheld for Falsifying Timesheets

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A note to government employees: Don’t falsify your timesheets — you could be facing jail time. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction...

Federal Courts 10th Circuit Weighs in on Utah Decisions on Polygamous Sect

10th Circuit Weighs in on Utah Decisions on Polygamous Sect

By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

With the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals weighing in on cases involving a polygamous sect in Utah, the Utah Supreme Court will have to wait it out before ruling...

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