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Lesson From U.S. v. Henderson: Don't Give Up, Poll the Jury
By Cristina Yu, Esq. | Last updated on
The Tenth Circuit issued an opinion today in United States v. Henderson that demonstrates the importance of polling the jury when you get a verdict against...
Does Gov. Sam Brownback Want to Replace Kansas Judges?
By Peter Clarke, JD | Last updated on
The separation of powers is good for everyone -- unless you're a state governor with a political agenda you want to implement quickly. Then you might find the...
10th Cir. Upholds Bank Robbery Conviction
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
People still rob banks? You bet they do -- and they get caught. Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma were confronted with a spate of bank robberies they linked to the...
AF Capt's Family Can't Sue for Her Injuries, Reluctant 10th Rules
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
An Air Force Captain and her family cannot plead their way around hurdles to suing the federal government, the Tenth Circuit reluctantly found last week. After...
10th Cir. Says 'Why Not?' to Supervised Release
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
After Miguel Gutierrez-Carranza pleaded guilty to reentering the U.S. following a prior deportation, the district court sentenced him to three years of...
10th Cir. Upholds 100-Year Conviction for Child Pornography
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Richard Franklin was convicted on federal child pornography charges, including advertisement or notice of child pornography. Franklin was a member of a...