SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 21, 2021

922(g) , the federal statute making it a crime for a convicted felon to possess a firearm, applies only to people who know they are “felons” within the meaning of that law. ” The post Justices wrestle with procedural issues stemming from their own federal criminal law decision appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Criminal Law Laws Felony Government 96

JonathanTurley

APRIL 2, 2024

The filings also did not address the fact that the Justice Department not only allowed the statute of limitations to run on major crimes, but sought to finalize an obscene plea agreement with no jail time for Hunter. It was allowing the statute of limitations to run despite having an agreement on the table to keep potential felonies alive.

Contract 53

Contract Statute Felony Court 53

JonathanTurley

DECEMBER 5, 2023

He has been reinvented by his lawyers and public relations team so many times he now seems like a Sybil witness with carefully constructed alternative personalities. If he recalls these events and messages, he will not only contradict prior denials but face potential criminal charges for any factual misrepresentations.

Construction 45

Construction Contract Depositions Felony 45

The Crime Report

JULY 22, 2021

For example, a collection of evidence about a single felony offense will be broken down into separate misdemeanor offenses labeled as separate “acts.” Even though a judge, prosecutor and defendant agree it was only one criminal act, the multiple misdemeanors would be honored to lessen the penalty, yet still get a semblance of justice.

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Misdemeanor Laws Lawyer Lawyers 122