December 2017 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Rule 35 Motions

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 28, 2017
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criminal defense attorneys, Federal Sentencing, Rule 35

Recently, a year-long investigation resulted in 32 people being arrested in Marshall County, West Virginia. The nearly three dozen people arrested have since pleaded guilty to abusing and selling Buprenorphine and Suboxone. The legal counsel for many of these individuals has chosen to file Rule 35 motions to respond to these cases. Rule 35 of […]

Supreme Court Decides Important Fourth Amendment Case

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 15, 2017
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fourth amendment rights, Illegal Search And Seizure

The limits and powers of the Fourth Amendment, which protect against unreasonable searches and seizures, are particularly important to individuals in criminal trials. In a recent case heard by the Supreme Court of the United States, Manuel v. City of Joliet, a majority of the court ruled that the Fourth Amendment is the proper basis […]

The Role of Habeas Corpus in Federal Cases

Posted by Marcia Shein
On December 6, 2017
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Federal Charges, Georgia Habeas Petitions

An individual who is convicted in federal court can bring a habeas corpus action, but there are critical steps that must be followed to make sure that the motion is properly filed. Although it is often imperative to retain the assistance of skilled legal counsel if you are interested in filing a habeas corpus motion in […]