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U.S. v. James William Smith (5th Cir, 14-60926), Reversal for Improper Bolstering

U.S. v. James William Smith (5th Cir, 14-60926), Reversal for Improper Bolstering

This is an excellent recent case out of the 5th Circuit, a circuit historically loath to reverse...

Wearry v. Cain, 577 U.S.__ (2016), SCOTUS Reversal for Brady Violations

This is an excellent per curiam opinion, with a dissent authored by Justice Alito and joined by...

Armed, but not “Dangerous,” Reasonable Suspicion in a State Where Anyone Can Carry a Gun, United States v. Robinson, No. 14-4902 (filed February 23, 2016).

Armed, but not “Dangerous,” Reasonable Suspicion in a State Where Anyone Can Carry a Gun, United States v. Robinson, No. 14-4902 (filed February 23, 2016).

This is a fascinating case, and one that will reverberate throughout our Circuit. The take away...