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Federal Courts Ninth Battling to Regain Spot as 'Most Reversed' Circuit

Ninth Battling to Regain Spot as 'Most Reversed' Circuit

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

Lets play a word association game. What are the first things you think of when you hear "Ninth Circuit"? Liberal. Western. Reversals. The Ninth's...

Federal Courts Impaired Judge and Incompetent Man's Plea to a Death Sentence

Impaired Judge and Incompetent Man's Plea to a Death Sentence

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

Ronald Deere has been described in many ways, none of which are positive. Murderer. Incompetent. Suffering from either multiple personality disorder or...

Federal Courts Obstruction Instructions Don't Require 'Wicked' and 'Evil'

Obstruction Instructions Don't Require 'Wicked' and 'Evil'

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

Gabriel Watters had a slick car heist scheme. He allegedly went to New Orleans, post-Katrina, and towed a number of abandoned cars back home for resale....

Federal Courts Man Sues After Avoiding 5 Years of Prison Due to Sentencing Error

Man Sues After Avoiding 5 Years of Prison Due to Sentencing Error

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

Jesse Engebretson pled guilty to four counts of sexual assault in 1993. Because he had also been convicted of a felony burglary within five years of committing...

Federal Courts Rehearing Denied in Medi-Cal Provider Payment Cuts Dispute

Rehearing Denied in Medi-Cal Provider Payment Cuts Dispute

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

Newsflash: California is in the midst of a budget crisis. Also, the sky is blue. As part of Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to curb state spending and reduce the...

Federal Courts Law Student Gets Hardship Discharge of Student Loan Debt

Law Student Gets Hardship Discharge of Student Loan Debt

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

Like many law grads, Michael Headlund hasn't had the easiest time, economically. Though he graduated back in 1997, he's had the same experience as recent...

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