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Forfeiture and Restitution Calculations in a Securities Fraud Case: U.S. v. Afriyie, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, Decided July 8, 2019

Forfeiture and Restitution Calculations in a Securities Fraud Case: U.S. v. Afriyie, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, Decided July 8, 2019

In U.S. v. Afriyie, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Afriyie’s convictions for...
Bad Advice About Deportation is Ineffective Assistance: U.S. v. Murillo, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Decided June 24, 2019

Bad Advice About Deportation is Ineffective Assistance: U.S. v. Murillo, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Decided June 24, 2019

In U.S. v. Murillo, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals held that, when an attorney gives bad...
What is a Crime of Violence Under 18 USC Section 924(c)? U.S. v. Davis, United States Supreme Court, Decided June 24, 2019

What is a Crime of Violence Under 18 USC Section 924(c)? U.S. v. Davis, United States Supreme Court, Decided June 24, 2019

What is a crime of violence? How a “crime of violence” is defined matters – whether you are...