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United States v. Pleitez, 5th Cir., filed 11/22/17: Increase in Restitution Award Without the Assistance of Counsel Reversed; Restitution Increase “Critical Stage” of Criminal Proceeding.

United States v. Pleitez, 5th Cir., filed 11/22/17: Increase in Restitution Award Without the Assistance of Counsel Reversed; Restitution Increase “Critical Stage” of Criminal Proceeding.

This is an interesting case addressing the fundamental right to an attorney at all “critical...
Burgess v. United States, 11th Cir., filed 11/6/17, Court Vacates §2255 Denial When Judge Sua Sponte Raises Procedural Bar

Burgess v. United States, 11th Cir., filed 11/6/17, Court Vacates §2255 Denial When Judge Sua Sponte Raises Procedural Bar

The 11th Circuit holds that Court cannot invoke a procedural bar, on its own accord, to deny a...
United States v. Walton, 7th Cir., filed 11/3/17: Honest Services Fraud, and Enhancements for Sensitive Position and Vulnerable Victims

United States v. Walton, 7th Cir., filed 11/3/17: Honest Services Fraud, and Enhancements for Sensitive Position and Vulnerable Victims

This appeal arises from the conviction of two men who were part of a larger scheme to sell...