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2nd Murder Retrial Argued in Angola 3 Case
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
One of three men convicted of the "Angola 3" prison guard murder is getting a second chance for a retrial in his case before the Fifth Circuit. A three-judge...
How Much Evidence Is Enough For a Child Porn Conviction?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
It's a classic defense: The child porn on the computer wasn't mine, it belongs to my roommate ... or, or my girlfriend! A jury didn't buy this line when...
A Forklift is A Motor Vehicle: Insurance Wisdsom From the 5th Cir.
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Yes, it's true. The Fifth Circuit finally decided that age old question: is a forklift a motor vehicle? The court in Boyett v. Redland Ins. Co. needed to...
Aggregated Small Thefts Punishable as One Felony Only
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Federal criminal sentencing can often be bewildering to criminal defense attorneys, making pleading strategies more uncertain than usual. For thefts involving...
Texas Arbitration Agreements Can Be One-Sided and Legal
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Arbitration agreements often seem one-sided, and in some employment cases, they may seem downright predatory. But as the Fifth Circuit affirmed in their most...
5th Cir. Allows Religious Exemption for Collecting Eagle Feathers
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Remember the good old days before Hobby Lobby, when free exercise cases didn't impact reproductive freedom? Boy, do I yearn for a little harmless fun with...
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