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Federal Courts Conviction in Drug-Distribution Conspiracy Upheld Over Claim of Gov't Breach of Plea

Conviction in Drug-Distribution Conspiracy Upheld Over Claim of Gov't Breach of Plea

By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Quesada, No. 08-2183, the court of appeals handled an appeal from a defendant's conviction and sentence on criminal charges revolving around a...

Federal Courts Denial of a Sentence Reduction Upheld

Denial of a Sentence Reduction Upheld

By Javier Lavagnino, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Williams, No. 09-5331, a defendant challenged an order denying his motion to reduce his sentence for possession of with intent to distribute and for...

Federal Courts Denial of Motion for Sentence Reduction Affirmed & Child Pornography Conviction Upheld

Denial of Motion for Sentence Reduction Affirmed & Child Pornography Conviction Upheld

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Pembrook, No. 08-6452, the Sixth Circuit faced a challenge to the district court's denial of defendant's motion for a sentence reduction for his crack...

Federal Courts Kentucky Courthouse Display of Ten Commandments Rejected; Plus Criminal Matters

Kentucky Courthouse Display of Ten Commandments Rejected; Plus Criminal Matters

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In US v. Hinojosa, No. 08-1393, the Sixth Circuit faced a challenge to a conviction of defendant for child pornography related crimes. In affirming the...

Federal Courts Grant of Habeas Relief Reversed, Plus Civil Rights Suit Involving Drunk Driving Arrest

Grant of Habeas Relief Reversed, Plus Civil Rights Suit Involving Drunk Driving Arrest

By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on March 21, 2019

In Wynne v. Renico, No. 03-2319, the Sixth Circuit faced a challenge to the district court's grant of defendant's petition for habeas relief from his murder...

Federal Courts U.S. ex rel. Summers v. LHC Group, Inc., 09-5883,