Sixth Amendment
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Requirement of Cross-Examination in University Title IX Investigations
By Marisa Mariencheck On November 29, 2018, the Department of Education (“DOE”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register… Read More
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Weekly Roundup: 9/25-9/29
Weekly Roundup: 9/25-9/29 By: Chase Stevens & Robert Tucci Brown v. Commissioner Social Security Administration … Read More
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Fourth Circuit Affirms Juror’s Ambiguous Statement Insufficient to Demonstrate Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
By M. Allie Clayton Today, in the criminal case of United States v. Powell, a published opinion, the Fourth Circuit… Read More
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Fourth Circuit Holds that Attorney Who Slept Through Substantial Portion of Defendant’s Trial Violated Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel
By Sarah Walton On March 11, 2016, the Fourth Circuit issued a published opinion in the criminal case of United… Read More
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Pro Se Defendant’s Case Remanded After Fourth Circuit Finds No Forfeiture of Right to Counsel
By Daniel Stratton On September 2, 2015, the Fourth Circuit reversed the conviction of an individual convicted on several charges… Read More
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Former Governor Bob McDonnell’s Conviction Affirmed for Role in Bribery Scheme
By Daniel Stratton On July 10, 2015, the Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction of former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell on… Read More
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The Fourth Circuit Affirmed the Convictions of Two Somali Pirates
By David Darr Today, in the criminal case of United States v. Beyle, a published opinion, the Fourth Circuit affirmed… Read More
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Supervised Release Violation Sentencing Statute Relates Back to Original Offense
By: Dan Menken Today, in United States v. Ward, the Fourth Circuit affirmed the conviction of George A. Ward for… Read More
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Fourth Circuit Affirms that Statutory Minimum Sentence Imposed Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 922(e) Does Not Conflict with § 3553(a).
By: Kelsey Kolb Friday, in United States v. Stewart, the Fourth Circuit affirmed the District Court for the District of… Read More
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Substantive and Constitutional Challenge to Use of NCIC Report for Enhanced Sentencing
By Karon Fowler In 2010, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agents sent an undercover informant to buy fifteen bundles of heroin… Read More