Kentucky Supreme Court Decides Suppression Issue 08-26-2016 The Kentucky Supreme Court decided a major suppression issue on the topic of whether a statement is voluntary.
The Disappearing Federal Criminal Trial 08-08-2016 Federal criminal trials have all but disappeared as a result of Sentencing Guidelines and mandatory minimum sentences.
Drug Evidence Suppressed in Federal Court Because Police Used a Stingray Without a Warrant 07-22-2016 Federal Judge suppresses drug evidence when police use a portable cell-site simulator without a warrant.
Unusually Low Sentence Imposed in Child Pornography Case 07-15-2016 A federal judge in Ohio imposed a remarkably low sentence in a child pornography case and the Sixth Circuit affirmed.
New York Judge Calls For Lower Prison Sentences 07-08-2016 A Federal Judge in New York urges Congress to lower prison sentences.
Supreme Court Rules Police Must have a Search Warrant to Test a Suspected Drunk Driver's Blood 07-01-2016 The Supreme Court held last week that police must obtain a search warrant before they can force a suspected drunk driver to give a blood sample for testing.