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November 2, 2020
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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER?
There are more than 2 million people incarcerated in the United States. This is the highest rate of incarceration in the world. Given this phenomenon, the role of criminal defense attorneys in American culture and society is extremely important and cannot be overstated. Specifically, the role of a criminal defense attorney is to provide competent…
WHAT DOES A FEDERAL GRAND JURY DO?
In the federal criminal justice system, no person can be charged with a felony offense without first being indicted by a grand jury. In fact, this right is enshrined in the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution which specifically provides “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime,…
Do Federal Courts Handle Civil Cases?
If you’re tuned into the news often enough, you’re likely familiar with people, companies, and organizations facing prosecution for federal crimes. Headlines, intended to capture people’s attention, mention indictments and criminal sentences. Even entire television shows are based upon the work of the FBI and other government agencies. When most people think of federal court,…
Supreme Court agrees to hear NCAA athlete compensation case: how will this be a game-changer for colleges and their athletes?
For decades there has been an outcry from college athletes and the public regarding the NCAA’s rules limiting student-athletes’ ability to earn revenue. In May 2020, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an earlier ruling by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken prohibiting the NCAA from limiting compensation or benefits for Division I football…
Can A United States Attorney Decline to Prosecute A Case?
The United States Attorney, the chief federal prosecutor for a district, has nearly unlimited resources to investigate and prosecute federal criminal offenses. However, he or she also has broad discretion to exercise judgment regarding which cases to prosecute or decline. Given that federal conviction rates are well above 90 percent, this means that approximately 10…
Ramos v. Louisiana: Supreme Court Makes Landmark Ruling
Sometimes persuading just one person to accept your point of view can be difficult. Your wife wants the serenity of a beach vacation but you want the excitement of New York City. She wants to see a romantic comedy at the cineplex, but you want to see the latest installment of “Mission Impossible.” The challenge…
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