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Federal Courts Conviction of Defendant for Bank Robbery Upheld

Conviction of Defendant for Bank Robbery Upheld

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

US v. Sykes, 08-2558, concerned a challenge to the district court's conviction of defendant for four counts of bank robbery. In affirming the...

Federal Courts Denial of Veteran's Claim for Disability Benefits for Diabetes Vacated

Denial of Veteran's Claim for Disability Benefits for Diabetes Vacated

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Gardin v. Shinseki, 09-7120, concerned a challenge to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims' (Veterans Court) affirmance of the Board of...

Federal Courts Decisions In Duty to Defend, Immigration, and Retaliatory Discharge Matters

Decisions In Duty to Defend, Immigration, and Retaliatory Discharge Matters

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Medmarc Cas. Ins. Co. v. Avent Am. Inc., 09-3390, concerned a duty to defend case arising from an underlying class action suit filed against a company for...

Federal Courts Crack Cocaine Conviction, Plus Immigrations Matter

Crack Cocaine Conviction, Plus Immigrations Matter

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

US v. Booker, 08-4180, concerned a challenge to a defendant's conviction for possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of crack and sentence of...

Federal Courts Murder Conviction of Defendant With IQ of 60 Upheld, Plus Firearm Possession Charge

Murder Conviction of Defendant With IQ of 60 Upheld, Plus Firearm Possession Charge

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

US v. Skoien, 08-3770, concerned a challenge to a conviction of defendant for possessing firearms while on probation for his second misdemeanor conviction for...

Federal Courts Falun Gong Practitioner's Well-Founded Fear of Persecution, Plus Criminal Matter

Falun Gong Practitioner's Well-Founded Fear of Persecution, Plus Criminal Matter

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

US v. Nance, 09-3786, concerned a defendant's challenge to his 180-month sentence for receiving child pornography. In affirming the sentence, the court...

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