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.
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 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.
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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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Landmark Legislation in Illinois Abolishes Cash Bail
Illinois Marks Historic Shift in Criminal Justice with the Implementation of the Pre-Trial Fairness Act
96-Year-Old U.S. Appeals Court Judge Faces Suspension Amid Mental Fitness Controversy
In a recent and contentious development, Judge Pauline Newman, a 96-year-old federal appeals court judge in the United States, has been suspended from hearing cases for a year. This suspension comes in the wake of a panel’s decision, which alleged that she had declined to undergo medical testing, raising concerns about her mental fitness to serve on the bench.
The controversy surrounding Judge Newman’s tenure has been unusually public and acrimonious, leading to a lawsuit and causing rifts among fellow judges. Newman, appointed by President Ronald Reagan almost four decades ago, vehemently asserts her physical and mental fitness to continue making legal decisions. She accuses her colleagues of making baseless claims driven by ageism to force her resignation.
Latest News in New York Criminal Law and Appeals – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Michael J. Alber, Esq., August 31, 2023
Latest News in New York Criminal Law and Appeals – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Michael J. Alber, Esq., August 31, 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 that we’ll cover include Robbery in the First Degree, Robbery in the Second Degree, Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree, jury selection, Batson challenge, Speedy Trial, Criminal Procedure Law § 30.30, dismissal of indictment, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, suppression, probable cause, traffic stop, Level Two Sexually Violent Offender, SORA, Kidnapping in the Second Degree, Kidnapping in the Second Degree as a Sexually Motivated Felony, search warrant, and more.
The New York 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 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.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New York criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
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Latest News in New York Criminal Law and Appeals – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Jason Russo, Esq., July 31, 2023
Latest News in New York Criminal Law and Appeals – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Jason Russo, Esq., July 31, 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 that we’ll cover include Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, ineffective assistance of counsel, Assault in the First Degree, Gang Assault in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, and Intimidating a Victim or Witness in the Third Degree, insufficient evidence, Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Harassment in the First Degree, suppression, Promoting Prostitution in the Second Degree, prior conviction, speedy trial, CPL 30.30, motion to dismiss, confidential informant, search warrant, Aggravated Family Offense, Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, Burglary in the Third Degree, Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Molineux evidence, Driving While Ability Impaired, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree, jury selection, Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, Failure to Register or Verify Status as a Sex Offender, SORA, 440 motion, post-conviction relief, and more.
The New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyers Jason 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.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New York criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
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SCOTUS Makes It Harder for Non-Citizens to Fight Deportation – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Michael J. Alber March 2, 2021
SCOTUS Makes It Harder for Non-Citizens to Fight Deportation – New York Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Michael J. Alber March 2, 2021
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 that we’ll cover include crime of moral turpitude, deportation, immigration consequences, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, Assault in the First Degree, motion to withdraw guilty plea, ineffective assistance of counsel, Hobbs Act robbery, 28 U.S.C. § 2255, Armed Career Criminal Act, Career Offender, Manslaughter in the First Degree, qualified immunity, Fourth Amendment and more.
The New York 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 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.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New York criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
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