Defendants Cannot Move for Compassionate Release Based Solely on Post-Sentencing Cooperation-
United States v. Claude (October 27, 2021), No. 20-3563-
BACKGROUND-
Defendant sought compassionate release to reduce his...more
1/13/2022
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Willful Misconduct
United States v. Yusuf (April 2, 2021), No. 19-3472 Unanimous decision: Jordan (writing), McKee, and Smith Concurrence: McKee Defendants pleaded guilty to their respective crimes and stipulated that they would not argue, at...more
7/15/2021
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Precedential Opinions of Note -
Government Must Prove Falsity Under Any Objectively Reasonable Standard -
United States v. Harra (January 12, 2021), No. 19-1105 http://www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/191105p.pdf Unanimous...more
4/16/2021
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Evidence from Outside Limitations Period Permissible to Prove Ongoing Scheme to Defraud -
United States v. James (April 3, 2020), No. 19-1250...more
10/19/2020
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