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Grant of Habeas Relief from Second-Degree Murder Conviction Overturned
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In Stewart v. Wolfenbarger, No. 08-2154, the court was faced with a habeas petition challenging a conviction for second-degree murder under the aiding and...
Court Rejects Inmates' Ex Post Facto Claim Regarding New Parole Laws
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In Foster v. Booker No. 08-1371, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit faced a challenge to the Michigan Parole Board's application of post-1992...
Intent to Kill a Specific Person Not Required for Attempted First Degree Murder in Tenn.
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In Krantz v. Lindamood, the Sixth Circuit rejected defendant's argument that his conviction was not supported by sufficient evidence because the state did not...
Knowledge-of-the-Transaction Test Applies to Erroneous-Deductions Cases
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In Greer v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue, No. 09-1420, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rejected petitioner's challenge to the district court's...
Property Interest in Plaintiff's $10 City Pool Token?
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In Kennedy v. City of Cincinnati, No. 09-3089, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit faced a challenge to plaintiff's contention that his rights were...
Ruling Against Government in Forfeiture Action
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In US v. $22,050.00 US Currency, No. 08-6335, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit dealt with a challenge to a judgment against a claimant regarding...
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