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US v. Miguel Delacruz, 2nd Cir., 7/5/17: Another Important Sentencing Opinion out of the 2nd Circuit; Reversal of Denial of Credit for Acceptance of Responsibility

US v. Miguel Delacruz, 2nd Cir., 7/5/17: Another Important Sentencing Opinion out of the 2nd Circuit; Reversal of Denial of Credit for Acceptance of Responsibility

The Second Circuit just released its second very important federal sentencing opinion in the past...

Leonard v. Texas, 580 US__ (2017), Statement of J. Thomas respecting cert denial; Isn’t it Awesome when Liberals and Conservatives Can Come Together for Some Collective Outrage?

This cert denial involves civil forfeiture, the practice of law enforcement’s simply taking...
United States v. Juan Elias Lara (4th Cir, 3/14/17): Psychotherapist-Patient Priv and 5th Amendment Protections in Interviews with Supervision Agents

United States v. Juan Elias Lara (4th Cir, 3/14/17): Psychotherapist-Patient Priv and 5th Amendment Protections in Interviews with Supervision Agents

This case raises an important issue– the extent to which statements made to a supervisory...