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Does it Matter if Exculpatory Evidence is Inadmissible?
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The rules regarding exculpatory evidence are pretty clear. In Brady v. Maryland, the Supreme Court held that "the suppression by the prosecution of evidence...
You Can't Copyright the 'Cliches of Hip Hop Gangsterism'
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Drug-dealing, guns, money, and vengeance have become part of the urban narrative. So have phrases like "yo, where's my money at," "let's keep it popping," and...
No Collateral Consequences: Released Prisoner's Case is Moot
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Kelly Huff was sentenced to 12 months in prison and three years' supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Because Huff...
What's a 'Serious Drug Offense' Under the Armed Career Criminal Act?
By Corey Licht, Esq. | Last updated on
So what exactly is a "serious drug offense"? The Third Circuit Court of Appeals tackled the question when it heard the case of Dante Tucker, a Pennsylvania man...
Top 3 Third Circuit Criminal Decisions: 2012 Edition
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals is often quiet, but it occasionally reveals unexpected truths. We’re hopeful that one of those truths in 2013 will be that...
Third Circuit Adopts Broad Take on FCRA Safe Harbor
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) violations can add up. A person who willfully fails to comply with FCRA requirements could be on the hook for actual and...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
Managing Editor
Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
Attorney Writer
Kit Yona, M.A.
Legal Writer
Mariana Petersen
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