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Federal Courts Coulda, Woulda: Minor Distinction Means Major Reversal

Coulda, Woulda: Minor Distinction Means Major Reversal

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Will the third trial be a charm for the State of California? Earlier this month, the Ninth Circuit reversed the conviction of La Carl Martez Dow for...

Federal Courts Sandbagging, Summation, and A Bench-Slapping: Just Admit the Error!

Sandbagging, Summation, and A Bench-Slapping: Just Admit the Error!

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Judge Gilman: Alright, then why didn't you raise this [lack-of-luggage] argument in your first argument on summation? Assistant U.S. Attorney, Steve Miller:...

Federal Courts 9th Hears Oral Arguments in Gay Juror Batson Challenge Case

9th Hears Oral Arguments in Gay Juror Batson Challenge Case

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

It's looking more and more likely that the Ninth Circuit will extend Batson v. Kentucky, preventing parties from striking potential jurors on the basis of...

Federal Courts Impersonating Suspect on Cell Phone Not Covered by Consent

Impersonating Suspect on Cell Phone Not Covered by Consent

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Clever cop -- but a bit too clever. Andres Lopez-Cruz was driving along in San Diego county when he was pulled over by Border Patrol agents for "driving...

Federal Courts Bonds' Obstruction Conviction Upheld for Rambling Truthful Answer

Bonds' Obstruction Conviction Upheld for Rambling Truthful Answer

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

When does a truthful statement amount to obstruction of justice? How about this colloquy, between a prosecutor and baseball not-Hall of Famer Barry...

Federal Courts 3rd Time Not a Charm for Abercrombie; Loses 3rd Hijab Case