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When is a Statement Involuntary? Janusiak v. Cooper, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Filed August 22, 2019

When is a Statement Involuntary? Janusiak v. Cooper, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Filed August 22, 2019

When is a statement involuntary? In many cases, the “confession” is a prosecutor’s best...
Are Strip Searches in Prison Constitutional? Henry v. Hulett, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Decided July 16, 2019

Are Strip Searches in Prison Constitutional? Henry v. Hulett, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Decided July 16, 2019

Are strip searches in prison constitutional? In general, the answer is yes. Prison guards can...
US v. Tantchev, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Filed February 21, 2019: Export of Stolen Vehicles, Curious George, and Ostriches

US v. Tantchev, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Filed February 21, 2019: Export of Stolen Vehicles, Curious George, and Ostriches

In US v. Tantchev, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Tantchev’s convictions for the...