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Two very different takes onIce
Main October 15, 2008Two very different takes on IceTwo top-notch court watchers have two very different perspectives on what yesterday's oral argument in Oregon v. Ice might mean for the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Iceoral argument transcript now available
Main October 14, 2008Ice oral argument transcript now availableI have not yet had a chance to review the Ice oral argument transcript, but it is now available at this link.…
Sentencing Law and Policy
The littleIcecase that could (but probably won’t)…
Main October 13, 2008The little Ice case that could (but probably won't)...be a major Sixth Amendment ruling. As detailed here at SCOTUSblog, Tuesday afternoon the Supreme Court will hear argument…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Delaware Supreme Court finds violation of Sixth Amendment speedysentencingright
Main September 2, 2008Delaware Supreme Court finds violation of Sixth Amendment speedy sentencing rightThanks to this local article, I discovered the interesting work of the Delaware Supreme Court last week…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Indictment Against Former KPMG Partners and Employees Because of 6th Amendment Violation
In a major victory for the white collar defense bar, the Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of the indictment against former KPMG partners and employees because the government…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Second Circuit upholds Sixth Amendment KPMG ruling
Main August 28, 2008Second Circuit upholds Sixth Amendment KPMG rulingIn a significant ruling that will sure warm the hearts of all white-collar defense attorneys, the Second Circuit today has affirmed…
Sentencing Law and Policy
New article looking at post-Bookersentencing appeals
Main August 12, 2008New article looking at post-Booker sentencing appealsThough I have just barely begun my post-vacation catch-up reading, this new piece appearing on SSRN is going to the top…
Sentencing Law and Policy
What were the biggest (or most blogworthy) sentencing stories while I was away?
Main August 11, 2008What were the biggest (or most blogworthy) sentencing stories while I was away?Though I was only on-line a few times while away, thanks to terrific guest bloggers…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Sixth Circuit Overturns Sentence of Death Due to Ineffective Counsel
Main August 4, 2008Sixth Circuit Overturns Sentence of Death Due to Ineffective CounselIn Van Hook v. Anderson, available here, the Sixth Circuit reversed a decision by the district court and…
EvidenceProf Blog
Rescue 911: Court Of Appeals Of Virginia Finds 911 Call Satisfies Excited Utterance Exception And Confrontation Clause
By Colin Miller
The Court of Appeals of Virginia's recent opinion in Caison v. Commonwealth, 2008 WL 2884089 (Va.App. 2008), seems to be directly in line with the opinion of the United State's…