July 2015 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Marcia Shein To Speak At National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Conventions

On July 25, 2015

In October, our very own Marcia Shein will be speaking at two different conventions hosted by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Her first appearance will be on at the NACDL’s 8th Annual Conference titled “Defending The Modern Drug Case.” This convention is being held at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, NV on […]

On July 15, 2015

There are several ways to challenge the application of the ACCA in court since the decision in Johnson. On direct appellate review. A decision invalidating the ACCA’s residual clause as unconstitutionally vague will apply in any case where the prisoners conviction has not yet become final Prisoners on collateral review per 28 USC 2255. It […]

On July 3, 2015

Unites States Supreme Court case of Johnson v. United States, decided June 26, 2014, determined that imposing a sentence under ACCA’s residual clause violates due process. The definition of “any felony involving conduct that presents a serious potential risk of physical injury to another” requires a determination if it is, in fact, a violent crime. […]

Marcia Shein To Speak At National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Conventions

Impact of Johnson v United States on ACCA Constitutionality

Changes To The Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA)