Abused Child's Statements deemed Non-testimonial - No 6th Amendment Confrontation Clause Violati
In a truly horrific account of bruised and beaten children, the Supreme Court describes the abuser as someone who sent the mother of...
Pretrial detainee must only show that the force purposely or knowingly used against him was objectiv
"In this case, an individual detained in a jail prior to trial brought a claim under Rev. Stat. §1979, 42 U. S. C. § 1983, against...
A Convicted Felon may still Transfer Guns without Constructive or Actual Possession
Facts: Tony Henderson used to be a U.S. Border Patrol agent before he was convicted of distributing marijuana. A magistrate judge ordered...
Even with Defense Counsel's temporary absence from trial, Supreme Court reverses 6th Circuit &am
Federal courts may grant habeas corpus relief if the underlying state-court decision was “contrary to, or involved an unreasonable...
Supreme Court says Traffic Stop Cannot be Prolonged for Dog Sniff
A seizure for a traffic violation justifies a police investigation of that violation. “[A] relatively brief encounter,” a routine traffic...
Employee cannot be Qualified for Position and claim Disability at the same time...
Issue: "At issue in this case is whether Robinson’s application for, and receipt of, Social Security disability benefits on the ground...
Prosecution's use of race in Jury Selection warrants a new trial
On the basis of a Batson challenge, "the judgment is reversed, on the law and as a matter of discretion in the interest of justice, and a...
Methlab Fire results in Manslaughter Conviction - Upheld
Methlab Fire results in Manslaughter Conviction - Upheld This case is on appeal from "a verdict convicting defendant of the crimes of...
E-mail Settlement binding upon the Parties
Two lawyers went back and forth using e-mail to attempt to settle a case. After a summons and complaint were filed, it seemed that the...
"Don't let me use my boxing on you" was not a true threat, harassment dismissed
[Defendant Benjamin Tackie ("Defendant") stands charged with aggravated harassment in the second degree, Penal Law §240.30(1)(a), and...
