First Amendment Substantial Truth Defense
Supreme Court Writ on First Amendment The August 14, 2019 Order of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denying Schiano’s Petition for enc banc review, which decision is herein sought to be reviewed was not published. The June 7, 2019, Opinion of the Panel of the United States Court of Appeals […]
Federal Appeals Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Appellate Process for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals A federal criminal conviction in the federal courts of Pennsylvania is a daunting judgment. The life and freedom of the convicted will change drastically. A person convicted of a federal criminal act will face challenges unknown to them prior to conviction and lose even the […]
Social Media Evidence Admitted into Court for Appeal
A Social Media Appeal: Admission of Social Media Post As Evidence Since its inception social media has created quite a conundrum in courtrooms across the country. Interactions between people involved in a legal proceeding are governed, as other aspects are, by the rules of evidence. These rules, while often ambiguous and open to interpretation, set […]
Qu’eed Batts and the case of Clarence Edwards
Qu’eed Batts and the case of Clarence Edwards In the United States criminal justice system we differentiate between crimes that only require an act and crimes that require intent. Colloquially, we often refer to crimes requiring only intent as “statutory” crimes; by way of example, no mindset is required to prove that someone is guilty […]
Frank Carson Lawyer Accused of Conspiracy in California
A Conspiracy in California: Frank Carson Attorney in California A rather unusual series of criminal charges have come to light over the past few months in Modesto. Criminal allegations against none other than a criminal defense attorney coupled with charges of conspiracy are setting the stage for an even more unusual trial. Bizarre twists have popped […]
Lakisha Ward-Green Case in Pittsburgh: 16 year old Robert Chambers IV
Lakisha Ward-Green Case in Pittsburgh Guilty of Manslaughter There is little doubt that technology has heavily influenced our lives. Over the past few decades our day-to-day activities have become so infiltrated by technological advancements that we rarely even notice such influences. The term “key” used to consistently apply to a small metal piece with teeth […]
Attorney Bruce Anderson Sues Chief Justice Rogelio Valdez: Appeal to Fifth Circuit
Attorney Bruce Anderson Sues Chief Justice Rogelio Valdez An Appeal to the First Amendment When someone is accused of criminal conduct the Constitution guarantees that the accused is entitled to the protection of an attorney. In fact, arresting officers are required to inform the accused of their right to an attorney. Colloquially we refer […]
Kathleen Kane Pennsylvania Attorney General Investigation of Prosecutors
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane Investigation Prosecuting a Prosecutor Just about everyone in the United States has seen the statue of Lady Justice. She adorns the entrances of millions of courthouses and is the embodiment of our ideals of justice. Lady Justice holds balanced scales and wears a blindfold across her eyes. The purpose of […]
Why you need Appeal Lawyers in Miami
Hiring an appeals lawyer can be intimidating. If you are in the position of having to hire an attorney, you are likely uncomfortable and maybe even frustrated. An appeals lawyer in Miami can help. We are here to help you in whatever situation you find yourself. Here are a reasons you may need to hire […]
Inmate Mail Rights in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania prisoners have had the privilege of mail for about as long as there have been prisoners in Pennsylvania. There are several benefits involved in allowing for prisoners to make use of the mail. The inmate benefits mentally from outside contact and their family and friends benefit by not losing their relationship altogether. Society may […]