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U.S. v. Burfoot, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Filed August 8, 2018: How Bribery Charges Become Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

U.S. v. Burfoot, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Filed August 8, 2018: How Bribery Charges Become Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

Earlier this month, the Fourth Circuit upheld a Norfolk City Council member’s convictions for...
State v. Otts, S.C. Court of Appeals, Filed June 17, 2018: The Best Offense is a Good Defense?

State v. Otts, S.C. Court of Appeals, Filed June 17, 2018: The Best Offense is a Good Defense?

The best defense is a good offense. Wait, wait. I mean, the best offense is a good defense? In...
U.S. v. Shepard, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Filed June 15, 2018: Re-Loading and the Vulnerable Victim Enhancement

U.S. v. Shepard, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Filed June 15, 2018: Re-Loading and the Vulnerable Victim Enhancement

In US v. Shepard, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the district court’s application of...