The prosecution and interpretation of hate crime laws have evolved in response to changing social dynamics and high-profile incidents: Bostock v. Clayton County (2020): While primarily an employment discrimination case, this landmark decision interpreting Title VII to...
Drug Possession and Distribution Charges: A Legal Overview As a criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience, I’ve witnessed the severe impact drug charges can have on individuals and families. This comprehensive guide aims to provide crucial...
As a criminal defense attorney with over two decades of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the profound impact that DUI/DWI charges can have on individuals and their families. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on the complexities of DUI/DWI cases,...
Firearms Offenses: Recent years have seen several significant cases addressing Second Amendment rights and firearms offenses: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen (2022): This landmark decision held that New York’s proper-cause requirement for...
Drug-Related Crimes: The landscape of drug-related criminal law continues to evolve, particularly in light of changing attitudes towards marijuana and the ongoing opioid crisis: United States v. Safehouse (3rd Circuit, 2021): This case addressed the legality of...
Drug-Related Crimes: The landscape of drug-related criminal law continues to evolve, particularly in light of changing attitudes towards marijuana and the ongoing opioid crisis: United States v. Safehouse (3rd Circuit, 2021): This case addressed the legality of...
Building on the earlier discussion of technology-related cases, several additional decisions have shaped the landscape of cybercrime prosecutions: United States v. Yücel (1st Circuit, 2020): This case upheld the conviction of a foreign national for cybercrimes...
Environmental criminal law has gained increased attention in recent years, with several notable cases shaping this area: United States v. Lucero (10th Circuit, 2021): This case addressed the scope of criminal liability under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). The...
The landscape of criminal law has undergone significant shifts in the past four years, shaped by landmark decisions across various domains. From Fourth Amendment protections in the digital age to the refinement of Sixth Amendment rights, from evolving sentencing...
As technology continues to advance rapidly, courts have grappled with applying traditional legal principles to novel situations involving digital evidence, surveillance, and cybercrime. Carpenter v. United States (2018): Although decided just before our four-year...
