Appealing a case to the U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Courts Petitions The Supreme Court Appeals Process: A Closer Look When a court case is appealed to the Supreme Court, it marks the final stage in a lengthy legal journey. With its power to interpret the Constitution and make decisions that shape the laws of the land, the Supreme Court plays a pivotal role […]
What is a Petition for Writ of Certiorari and What Does the Supreme Court Do?
Welcome to our blog post on Supreme Court appellate litigation! Are you curious about how cases make their way through the highest court in the United States? Or perhaps you’re interested in understanding the role of top-notch Supreme Court attorneys in this process. Look no further, as we dive into the world of writs of […]
Donnitta Sinclair Petitions Supreme Court to Hear CHOP Case
Supreme Court Petition on CHOP Murder Case Donnitta Sinclair, the mother of Lorenzo Anderson who was killed in a shooting at Seattle’s Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) zone, is petitioning the US Supreme Court to hear her lawsuit against the City of Seattle. Sinclair claims that her son’s death was a result of negligence on […]
How Does the Appeal Procedure Work?
In the United States’ legal system, a case is first tried in a trial court. Once a ruling has been issued, parties to the case can appeal this ruling. Usually, it’s the losing party that files an appeal. To get the appeals process in motion, an appellate lawyer must be hired. They’ll know where the […]
Top 5 Tips for Remote Appellate Arguments During COVID-19
Due to the risks presented to human health by gathering in closed quarters during the pandemic, the majority of court cases are being held remotely. Appellate cases are included in the shift to remote meetings, and for individuals who have an appellate court appearance approaching, this change may be stressful. If you’ve been notified that […]
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Supreme Court Petition – Copeland
Eleventh Circuit Appeal of Plea Agreement Rule 11 In 2011, a grand jury sitting in the Middle District of Florida returned a thirty-eight-count indictment, charging Copeland with eleven counts of mail fraud violating 18 U.S.C. § 1341, (Counts One through Eleven), sixteen counts of wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343 (Counts Twelve […]
Brownstone Law Files Petition to United States Supreme Court
Jackson v. United States Petition for Writ of Certiorari The Sixth Circuit’s decision in Ruelas v. Wolfenbarger, 580 F.3d 403 (6th Cir. 2009) acknowledged that this court’s seminal decision in Fry v. Pliler, 551 U.S. 112 (2007) did not overule Mitchell v. Esparza, 540 U.S. 12 (2003) (per curiam). In Ruelas, the Sixth Circuit held that a […]
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 […]
Religious Freedom in Pennsylvania
The concept of the separation of church and state is a common refrain many Americans associate with the U.S. Constitution. The government is prohibited from establishing or oppressing people based on their religious affiliation. At face value this is a relatively simple concept. Unfortunately, once a concept turns into legislation, law and court opinions, the […]
Supreme Court Hands Temporary Victory to Abortion Law Opponents
The Supreme Court has declined hearing on Wisconsin’s controversial abortion law. A federal appeals lawyer explains that the law entails and what the Court’s latest ruling means. Would you like to read about: Federal Judge Blocks Secret Probe into Wisconsin Governors 2012 Recall Election Wisconsin’s New Abortion Law Wisconsin, like several other states, has tried to enact […]
