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US v. Roderrete McClure (5th Cir., 4/25/17): When Does a Plea Agreement in Federal Court Prevent Additional Indictments?

US v. Roderrete McClure (5th Cir., 4/25/17): When Does a Plea Agreement in Federal Court Prevent Additional Indictments?

Tough, tough lesson here for McClure, and all criminal defense lawyers should be aware of this...
US v. Kimberly Hastie (11th Cir., filed 4/25/17) Email addresses are “personal information” under the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. Judge Jordan disagrees; argues it is a jury issue.

US v. Kimberly Hastie (11th Cir., filed 4/25/17) Email addresses are “personal information” under the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. Judge Jordan disagrees; argues it is a jury issue.

File this in the Things Not to do When You Hold a Position of Trust in the Government file....
United States v. Philip Swaby, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (filed 4/24/17): Court’s “general” immigration warnings did not cure lawyer’s erroneous advice regarding consequences of guilty plea.

United States v. Philip Swaby, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (filed 4/24/17): Court’s “general” immigration warnings did not cure lawyer’s erroneous advice regarding consequences of guilty plea.

A very important case for lawyers representing defendants facing possible deportation as a...