President Obama Pardons a Record Number of Inmates 10-04-2016 President Obama pardons or commutes the sentences of a record number of federal inmates.
Consequences of a Felony Conviction 10-03-2016 The consequences of a felony conviction are broad and long term.
Kentucky Supreme Court Decides Suppression Issue 08-26-2016 The Kentucky Supreme Court decided a major suppression issue on the topic of whether a statement is voluntary.
The Disappearing Federal Criminal Trial 08-08-2016 Federal criminal trials have all but disappeared as a result of Sentencing Guidelines and mandatory minimum sentences.
Drug Evidence Suppressed in Federal Court Because Police Used a Stingray Without a Warrant 07-22-2016 Federal Judge suppresses drug evidence when police use a portable cell-site simulator without a warrant.
Unusually Low Sentence Imposed in Child Pornography Case 07-15-2016 A federal judge in Ohio imposed a remarkably low sentence in a child pornography case and the Sixth Circuit affirmed.