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Federal Courts 10th Cir. Says 'Why Not?' to Supervised Release

10th Cir. Says 'Why Not?' to Supervised Release

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

After Miguel Gutierrez-Carranza pleaded guilty to reentering the U.S. following a prior deportation, the district court sentenced him to three years of...

Federal Courts 10th Cir. Upholds 100-Year Conviction for Child Pornography

10th Cir. Upholds 100-Year Conviction for Child Pornography

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Richard Franklin was convicted on federal child pornography charges, including advertisement or notice of child pornography. Franklin was a member of a...

Federal Courts NM Gov Didn't Violate Civil Rights When She Fired All The Democrats

NM Gov Didn't Violate Civil Rights When She Fired All The Democrats

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, a Republican, didn't violate anyone's civil rights when she cleaned house after taking office, demanding the resignation...

Federal Courts 10th Cir. Tosses Drug Conviction Due to Insufficient Evidence

10th Cir. Tosses Drug Conviction Due to Insufficient Evidence

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Anthony Washington and Maurice Edwards were both convicted on federal drug possession charges with intent to sell after police found the drugs in the trunk of...

Federal Courts Saying You Didn't Do Your Job Doesn't Violate Workers' Due Process

Saying You Didn't Do Your Job Doesn't Violate Workers' Due Process

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Everyone makes mistakes. Some folks have one too many drinks before getting behind the wheel. Others fail, allegedly, to follow proper procedure when testing...

Federal Courts Joint Tenancy and Trust May Coexist, 10th Rules in Bankruptcy Fraud Case

Joint Tenancy and Trust May Coexist, 10th Rules in Bankruptcy Fraud Case

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A bankruptcy trustee can't recover real property that was transferred, allegedly to avoid being lost, the Tenth Circuit ruled on Monday. That's because the...

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