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.
Latest Developments in Texas Criminal Law – September 30, 2023
The Texas Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New Texas. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the fourteen Texas Courts of Appeals and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
In this Texas Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest developments in Texas criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases we’ll cover include ineffective assistance of counsel, burglary of a habitation, cumulation order, evading arrest with a vehicle, aggravated assault, Penal Code § 12.44, unknowing plea, delivery of a controlled substance, fraudulent use of identifying information, immigration consequences, Article 37.071, death penalty, selective prosecution, habeas corpus, 11.07, excessive bail, statute of limitations, Driving While Intoxicated, hearsay, human smuggling, human trafficking,, and more.
The Texas Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of Texas. Our sponsoring attorney will digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the fourteen Texas Courts of Appeals.
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United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Jack Palmeri – September 30, 2023
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Jack Palmeri – September 30, 2023
In today’s Eleventh 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 Eleventh Circuit.
Cases that we’ll cover include 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a), Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 846, compassionate release, suppression, vehicle stop, reasonable suspicion, tolling, Supervised Release, 18 U.S.C. § 1956(h), money laundering, conspiracy, Possession of Ammunition by a Felon, crime of violence, Guideline § 2K2.1, 8 U.S.C. § 924(c), Guideline § 4B1.1, Bank Robbery, Career Offender, and more.
The Eleventh Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyer Jack Palmeri, summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Each week we digest the latest reversed decisions of interest from United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
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Florida Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Attorney Jack Palmeri – September 30, 2023
In this Florida Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest developments in Florida criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases that we’ll cover include uncharged conduct, Youthful Offender, Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Death Without Rendering Aid, Florida Statutes § 316.027, Sexual Battery, Kidnapping, Falsely Impersonating an Officer, Fraudulent Use of Personal Information, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, and Grand Theft, firm plea agreement, withdraw plea, probation violation, ineffective assistance of counsel, newly discovered evidence, discovery violation, Richardson hearing, expert witness, Rule 3.850, second degree murder, trafficking in illegal drugs, Florida Statutes § 893.135, and more
The Florida Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense, criminal appeal and post-conviction attorney Jack Palmeri, summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of Florida. Our sponsoring attorney will digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the Florida Supreme Court and the Florida District Courts of Appeal,
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Fifth Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Jack Palmeri – September 29, 2023
Jack Palmeri, Esq. Jack Palmeri, a former New York City prosecutor with 19 years of experience in criminal law, is a Senior Associate for Weinstein Legal’s criminal division, practicing across Florida and its Federal Courts. You can reach him directly at 888-408-0253 or at www.Weinstein-Legal.com. In today’s Fifth Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing […]
New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup – September 29, 2023
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 […]
An Article 78 Writ of Prohibition Wins – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup September 29, 2023
An Article 78 Writ of Prohibition Wins – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup September 29, 2023
In today’s New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New York criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Cases we’ll cover include Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, request for counsel, Level Three Sexually Violent Offender, Level Two Sex Offender, Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, Burglary in the First Degree, Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, motion to renew, motion to suppress, anonymous tip, reasonable suspicion, history of drug abuse, motion to quash, Article 78, writ of prohibition, and more.
The New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense andappeals lawyersJason L. Russo and Steven J. Gaitman summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New York. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions throughout the New York Appellate Divisions and the New York Court of Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
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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.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in Federal criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
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United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Michael J. Alber – September 29, 2023
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Michael J. Alber – September 29, 2023
In today’s Second 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 Second Circuit.
Cases that we’ll cover include honest services fraud, conspiracy, suppression, felon-in-possession, extortion, bribery, and more.
The Second Circuit Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyer Michael J. Alber, summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Each week we digest the latest reversed decisions of interest from United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in Federal criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
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How the Supreme Court Could Help Hunter Biden Beat His Gun Charge
How the Supreme Court Could Help Hunter Biden Beat His Gun Charge
Shortly after President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden was indicted on three federal charges related to firearms, his lawyers made it clear that they want to use Justice Clarence Thomas’ recent Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen to challenge the indictment.
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