Pitchford v. Cain

New #CriminalProcedure case from the U.S. Supreme Court
Did the Mississippi Supreme Court unreasonably determine that petitioner waived his right to rebut the prosecutor's asserted race-neutral reasons for striking black jurors? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Abouammo v. United States

New #CriminalProcedure case from the U.S. Supreme Court
Is a criminal information unaccompanied by a waiver of indictment an "information charging a felony" that allows the government to unilaterally extend the statute of limitations? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Senate amends human‑trafficking measure, adopts section expanding mandatory hold for some obstructing arrests Senate Bill 12-25 was amended and passed after a floor division that separated trafficking‑victim protections from a provision (section 4) that creates a mandatory 12‑hour hold for arrests for obstructing passageways; supporters said the change protects businesses, critics warned of chilling free speech and due‑process concerns.

The Senate has passed a controversial bill that strengthens protections for human trafficking victims but also imposes a mandatory 12-hour hold for certain arrests, raising serious concerns about free speech and due process.

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Hunter v. United States

New #CriminalProcedure case from the U.S. Supreme Court
Does an appeal waiver when the sentencing judge advises the defendant that he has a right to appeal and the government does not object? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Sheriff’s sergeant outlines how officers decide arraignment, bench warrants and bail in Tompkins County At a Tompkins County criminal-justice planning meeting, Sergeant Ban of the sheriff’s department explained how officers decide between appearance tickets and arraignment, how bench warrants trigger arraignment, and how criminal history and victim requests (orders of protection) limit field discretion.

Sergeant Ban sheds light on the critical decision-making process behind issuing appearance tickets versus arraignments in Tompkins County, revealing how criminal history and behavior influence law enforcement's choices.

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#TompkinsCounty #NY #CriminalProcedure

Committee hears SB 105 on transferred-harm liability and justification hearings; sponsors seek working changes SB 105, aiming to clarify criminal charges when a third party is injured during claimed use of force, drew support from the Salt Lake County DA's office and criticism from shooting-sports and defense groups over removal of 'justification hearings.' No final vote was taken; sponsor said she will work with stakeholders.

A proposed bill in Utah aims to clarify legal processes for cases where self-defense injuries affect bystanders, but it faces pushback over potential removals of critical hearings.

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#UT #CriminalProcedure #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #DueProcess

United States v. Jackson

New #CriminalProcedure case from the Ninth Circuit
Must an indictment be dismissed where the Attorney General extends the term of an interim U.S. attorney by making them an acting U.S. attorney? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Murdaugh v. South Carolina

New #CriminalProcedure case from the South Carolina Supreme Court
Does jury tampering by the Clerk of Court require the reversal of Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction?
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Committee extends forensic timeframes and allows remote warrant actions in technology-era crimes PCS for HB359 was amended to update warrant and forensic deadlines, including longer windows to recover data from electronic providers and extended forensic-examination timelines; the committee adopted a 'yellow' amendment to permit remote judge appearances for warrants and reported the bill favorably.

Florida is modernizing its criminal procedures to keep pace with digital evidence, extending critical timelines and allowing remote warrant actions to enhance law enforcement efficacy.

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#FL #CriminalProcedure #CitizenPortal #LawEnforcementReform #DigitalEvidence

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United States v. Navarro

New #CriminalProcedure case from the D.C. Circuit
May a presidential advisor ignore a Congressional subpoena on grounds of executive privilege? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Body cam shows evidence placed in one officer’s SUV, then later appearing with another officer with no recorded transfer. That is a chain of custody problem, not a technicality.

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#LuigiMangione #FourthAmendment #CriminalProcedure

Michigan v. Soriano

New #CriminalProcedure case from the Michigan Supreme Court
Can someone knowingly and intelligently waive their Miranda rights while high on LSD? And is Miranda right to begin with? What about Samantha? Or Charlotte? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

#BookOfTheDay, December 3rd - #HistoricalFiction, #Rated5Stars

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Sketches of Life by A. Gavazzoni

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Rutherford v. United States

New #CriminalProcedure case from the U.S. Supreme Court
May a district court consider disparities created by the First Step Act's prospective changes in sentencing law when deciding if "extraordinary and compelling reasons" warrant a sentence reduction? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Fernandez v. United States

New #CriminalProcedure case from the U.S. Supreme Court
May the "extraordinary and compelling reasons" that warrant a discretionary reduction in sentence include grounds that also support vacatur in habeas? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

United States v. Littlejohn

New #CriminalProcedure case from the D.C. Circuit
Was a five year sentence excessive for the IRS contractor who released Donald Trumps tax returns? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

United States v. Bankman-Fried

New #CriminalProcedure case from the Second Circuit
Was Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction and $11B fine for fraud associated with #FTX fundamentally unfair? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Rico v. United States

New #CriminalProcedure case from the U.S. Supreme Court
Does the fugitive-tolling doctrine apply in the context of supervised release? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Ellingburg v. United States

New #CriminalProcedure case from the U.S. Supreme Court
Is criminal restitution under the Mandatory Victim Restitution Act (MVRA) penal for purposes of the Ex Post Facto Clause? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Barrett v. United States

New #CriminalProcedure case from the U.S. Supreme Court
Does the imposition of two sentences for convictions of using a firearm in the course of a felony, and homicide by firearm during the commission of a felony violate double jeopardy? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

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Villarreal v. Texas

New #CriminalProcedure case from the U.S. Supreme Court
Does the Sixth Amendment guarantee criminal defendants the right to discussing their testimony with counsel during an overnight recess? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Trump and Comey: An Escalating Conflict With No Off-Ramp

Earlier this year, “federal authorities tracked Mr. Comey’s phone….” — ??
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Test Bank For Criminal Law and Procedure: An Overview 4th Edition by Ronald Bacigal, Mary Tate
#testbank #twestbankforcriminallaw #criminallaw #criminalprocedure #law

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United States v. Menendez

New #CriminalProcedure case from the Second Circuit
Should Sen Bob Menendez be released on bail from his bribery conviction based upon the argument that excluded evidence was shown to the jury? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

Tennessee General Assembly enacts changes to criminal procedure concerning hearsay evidence Tennessee amends criminal procedure to allow hearsay evidence in bail hearings.

Tennessee just shook up the legal landscape by allowing hearsay evidence in bail hearings—what does this mean for the justice system?

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#TN #TennesseeCriminalJustice #BailReform #CitizenPortal #CriminalProcedure #LegalReform

Parrish v. United States

New #CriminalProcedure case from the U.S. Supreme Court
Must a litigant who files a notice of appeal after the ordinary appeal period expires file a second, duplicative notice after the appeal period is reopened? www.audioarguendo.com/listen.php?c...

How a small-time drug bust ignited a feud between police and a Catholic hospital Convinced a suspect was hiding evidence, police in Ohio ordered doctors to search his body cavity. The doctors refused.

When a #judge's order of #criminalprocedure meets ethically minded #medical providers (and the #4thAmdt) - this is what happens.
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