Third Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Attorney Steven Gaitman – October, 2023
Cases we’ll cover include Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Methamphetamine, standard conditions of release, and more.
Trump Attorney Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty in Georgia Case
Fulton County, Georgia – Jenna Ellis, an attorney who worked on the Trump 2020 campaign, pled guilty on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 to one count of aiding and abetting false statements and writings. Ellis is charged as a co-defendant of Donald Trump in in the Georgia election interference case.
Hunter Biden Arraigned and Enters Plea of Not Guilty to Federal Firearms Charges
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, entered a plea of not guilty in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware on federal gun charges. These charges stem from Special Counsel David Weiss’ lengthy investigation. Hunter Biden was physically present in court for his arraignment.
The charges against Hunter Biden include making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm, making a false statement related to information required by a federal firearms licensed dealer, and possession of a firearm by someone considered an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance. Collectively, these charges could lead to a maximum prison sentence of up to 25 years, with each count carrying a maximum fine of $250,000, as well as three years of supervised release.
Black Defendant Granted New Trial After Judge Says He “Looks Like a Criminal”
Black Defendant Granted New Trial After Judge Says He “Looks Like a Criminal”
In a case that underscores the significance of impartiality in the judicial system, a Black defendant, Leron Liggins, has been granted a new trial following a 3-0 decision by a penal of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The decision was based on the controversial comments made by U.S. District Judge Stephen J. Murphy III during a January 2020 hearing. The judge’s remarks, which included the statement that Liggins “looks like a criminal,” sparked accusations of bias and prejudgment, leading to questions about the fairness of the trial proceedings.
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Steven J. Gaitman – September 29, 2023
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Steven J. Gaitman – September 29, 2023
In today’s Third Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of Federal criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief from the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Cases that we’ll cover include Armed Career Criminal Act, ACCA, enhanced sentence, Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Wire Fraud, False Statements, Sentencing Guidelines, Loss Amount, standing, suppression, rental car, car search, warrantless search, and more.
The Third Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyer Steven J. Gaitman, summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Each week we digest the latest reversed decisions of interest from United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
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Steven J. Gaitman, Esq. Steven J. Gaitman, a former New York public defender with 25 years of experience in criminal law, is a partner at Gaitman & Russo, LLP. Mr. Gaitman is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Federal courts. The firm focuses its practice in Federal and State criminal defense, criminal appeals, and […]
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Steven J. Gaitman, Esq. Steven J. Gaitman, a former New York public defender with 25 years of experience in criminal law, is a partner at Gaitman & Russo, LLP. Mr. Gaitman is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Federal courts. The firm focuses its practice in Federal and State criminal defense, criminal appeals, and […]
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Steven J. Gaitman, Esq. Steven J. Gaitman, a former New York public defender with 25 years of experience in criminal law, is a partner at Gaitman & Russo, LLP. Mr. Gaitman is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Federal courts. The firm focuses its practice in Federal and State criminal defense, criminal appeals, and […]
