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US v. Kofi Agyekum, No. 15-4479 (4th Cir, filed 1/24/17), Disagreement on Enhancement Based on Abuse of Position of Trust

US v. Kofi Agyekum, No. 15-4479 (4th Cir, filed 1/24/17), Disagreement on Enhancement Based on Abuse of Position of Trust

Mr. Agyekum found himself in a whole bunch of trouble due to his criminal plan to illegally sell...
US v. Robinson (4th Cir. 2017) (en banc) (filed 1/23/17) — Liberal gun carry laws do not impact police authority to conduct stop and frisks.

US v. Robinson (4th Cir. 2017) (en banc) (filed 1/23/17) — Liberal gun carry laws do not impact police authority to conduct stop and frisks.

The full court took up this case which initially had been decided by a three judge panel in United...
State v. Zuber (A-54-15, A-63-15) (filed 1/11/17) New Jersey Supreme Court finds “functional equivalent” of Life sentence violates Graham and Miller.

State v. Zuber (A-54-15, A-63-15) (filed 1/11/17) New Jersey Supreme Court finds “functional equivalent” of Life sentence violates Graham and Miller.

Another state gets on board with this unanimous opinion (following in the footsteps of California,...