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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...
US v. Taison McCollum, No. 17-4296 (4th Cir., filed 3/20/18): Conspiracy to Commit Murder in Aid of Racketeering Not So Violent-y.

US v. Taison McCollum, No. 17-4296 (4th Cir., filed 3/20/18): Conspiracy to Commit Murder in Aid of Racketeering Not So Violent-y.

Remand for Re-Sentencing After Categorical Approach Reveals Conspiracy to Commit Murder in Aid of...
US v. Savage, No. 16-4704 (4th Cir., filed 3/12/18): Interplay of Jencks Act and Brady Material Showings and When District Court Must Hold In Camera Hearing

US v. Savage, No. 16-4704 (4th Cir., filed 3/12/18): Interplay of Jencks Act and Brady Material Showings and When District Court Must Hold In Camera Hearing

Trial counsel needs to lay a foundation or make ‘plausible showing’ before Court will...