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In Re Joshua, No. 00-14328 (11th Cir.) (224 F.3d 1281) (August 30, 2000) (Per Curiam)

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In Re Joshua, No. 00-14328 (11th Cir.) (224 F.3d 1281) (August 30, 2000) (Per Curiam) by In this case the Eleventh Circuit agreed with the consensus of most other courts that the Supreme Court's ruling in Apprendi v. New Jersey, 120 S.Ct. 2348, 147 L.Ed.2d 435 (2000) does not apply …

Anastasoff v. U.S., No. 99-3917 EM (8th Cir.) (223 F.3d 898) (August 22, 2000) (Judge Richard S. Arnold)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Court Rules

Anastasoff v. U.S., No. 99-3917 EM (8th Cir.) (223 F.3d 898) (August 22, 2000) (Judge Richard S. Arnold) by This decision from a panel of the Eighth Circuit dropped a bombshell - holding that court rules which declare that unpublished opinions cannot be used as precedent are unconstitutional - a …

U.S. v. Rivera-Sanchez, No. 99-10243 (9th Cir.) (222 F.3d 1057) (August 2, 2000) (Judge Arthur L. Alarcon)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Unpublished/Withdrawn/Redacted Decisions

U.S. v. Rivera-Sanchez, No. 99-10243 (9th Cir.) (222 F.3d 1057) (August 2, 2000) (Judge Arthur L. Alarcon) by Quotes, principally from Professor Robert Van Der Velde's revealing study, "Quiet Justice: Unreported Decisions of the United States Courts of Appeal," which explore some the obvious and hidden evils that stem from …

U.S. v. Rivera-Sanchez, No. 99-10243 (9th Cir.) (222 F.3d 1057) (August 2, 2000) (Judge Arthur L. Alarcon)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Conflict of Laws/Decisions

U.S. v. Rivera-Sanchez, No. 99-10243 (9th Cir.) (222 F.3d 1057) (August 2, 2000) (Judge Arthur L. Alarcon) by Anastasoff v. United States, 223 F.3d 898 (8th Cir. 2000) (Judge Arnold) United States v. Rivera-Sanchez, 222 F.3d 1057 (9th Cir. 2000) (Judge Alarcon) If the reader is not familiar with the …

U.S. v. Smith, No. 98-1501 (7th Cir.) (223 F.3d 554) (August 17, 2000) (Judge Diane P. Wood)

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U.S. v. Smith, No. 98-1501 (7th Cir.) (223 F.3d 554) (August 17, 2000) (Judge Diane P. Wood) by Using the “best guess approach,” the Seventh Circuit held in this case that the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Apprendi v. New Jersey, 120 S.Ct. 2348, 147 L.Ed.2d 435 (2000) does not …

Watterson v. U.S., No. 98-1596 (3rd Cir.) (219 F.3d 232) (July 10, 2000) (Judge Maryanne Trump Barry)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Schoolyard Statute/Drug Protected Locations

Watterson v. U.S., No. 98-1596 (3rd Cir.) (219 F.3d 232) (July 10, 2000) (Judge Maryanne Trump Barry) by The issue presented in this case was whether U.S.S.G. § 2D1.2, rather than § 2D1.1, is the applicable offense guideline section for a defendant who has not stipulated or pled guilty to, …

U.S. v. Nordby, No. 99-10191 (9th Cir.) (225 F.3d 1053) (September 11, 2000) (Judge Jr. William C. Canby)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Sentences - Authorized

U.S. v. Nordby, No. 99-10191 (9th Cir.) (225 F.3d 1053) (September 11, 2000) (Judge Jr. William C. Canby) by This decision is one of the most significant Apprendi decisions that we have seen to date - in part because it discards any political message and simply analyzes Apprendi on the …

Scott v. Baldwin, No. 99-35132 (9th Cir.) (225 F.3d 1020) (September 1, 2000) (Judge Donald P. Lay)

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Scott v. Baldwin, No. 99-35132 (9th Cir.) (225 F.3d 1020) (September 1, 2000) (Judge Donald P. Lay) by In this case, the Court suggested - but did not decide - that the Apprendi rule would probably not be deemed to be applied retroactively under Teague v. Lane - an issue …

U.S. v. Baird, No. 99-1305 (3rd Cir.) (218 F.3d 221) (June 26, 2000) (Judge Joseph F. Jr. Weis)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Plea Discussions/Immunized Testimony - Use of

U.S. v. Baird, No. 99-1305 (3rd Cir.) (218 F.3d 221) (June 26, 2000) (Judge Joseph F. Jr. Weis) by This decision is noted for its detailed discussion of the scope and enforcement rights of a defendant under U.S.S.G. § 1B1.8. That provision, entitled “Use of Certain Information,” sets forth limits …

In Re Grand Jury Proceedings, No. 99-6311 (2nd Cir.) (219 F.3d 175) (July 21, 2000) (Judge Wilfred Feinberg)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Attorney/Client

In Re Grand Jury Proceedings, No. 99-6311 (2nd Cir.) (219 F.3d 175) (July 21, 2000) (Judge Wilfred Feinberg) by In this case, Doe Corporation's founder, chairman, and controlling shareholder ["Witness"] was subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury and his testimony lasted for a full day. Despite the corporation's assertion …

U.S. v. Benavidez-Benavidez, No. 99-10270 (9th Cir.) (217 F.3d 720) (June 28, 2000) (Judge Sidney R. Thomas)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Polygraph Evidence/Testing

U.S. v. Benavidez-Benavidez, No. 99-10270 (9th Cir.) (217 F.3d 720) (June 28, 2000) (Judge Sidney R. Thomas) by Here the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's ruling rejecting the defendant's efforts to introduce into evidence the results of a polygraph test he had taken to prove his innocence, principally on …

Harris v. Garner, No. 98-6699 (11th Cir.) (216 F.3d 970) (June 27, 2000) (Judge Edward E. Carnes)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Exhaustion of Remedies

Harris v. Garner, No. 98-6699 (11th Cir.) (216 F.3d 970) (June 27, 2000) (Judge Edward E. Carnes) by In this case, a divided en banc court held that the provision of the Prison Litigation Reform Act which requires a showing of physical injury before a prisoner may bring a federal …

Anastasoff v. U.S., No. 99-3917 EM (8th Cir.) (223 F.3d 898) (August 22, 2000) (Judge Richard S. Arnold)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Unpublished/Withdrawn/Redacted Decisions

Anastasoff v. U.S., No. 99-3917 EM (8th Cir.) (223 F.3d 898) (August 22, 2000) (Judge Richard S. Arnold) by Quotes, principally from Professor Robert Van Der Velde's revealing study, "Quiet Justice: Unreported Decisions of the United States Courts of Appeal," which explore some the obvious and hidden evils that stem …

U.S. v. Norris, No. 99-30689 (5th Cir.) (217 F.3d 262) (June 26, 2000) (Judge Will L. Garwood)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Obstruction of Justice

U.S. v. Norris, No. 99-30689 (5th Cir.) (217 F.3d 262) (June 26, 2000) (Judge Will L. Garwood) by Here the Court affirmed an enhancement for"substantial interference with the administration of justice" for a defendant convicted of perjury - despite agreeing that the expenses of his perjury conviction could not form …

Sustache-Rivera v. U.S., No. 99-2128 (1st Cir.) (221 F.3d 8) (July 25, 2000) (Judge Sandra L. Lynch)

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Sustache-Rivera v. U.S., No. 99-2128 (1st Cir.) (221 F.3d 8) (July 25, 2000) (Judge Sandra L. Lynch) by The petitioner in this case was convicted of three separate carjackings in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2119. If a carjacking results in "serious bodily injury," then the statute allows for a …

U.S. v. Phillips, No. 98-30968 (5th Cir.) (219 F.3d 404) (July 13, 2000) (Judge E. Grady Jolly)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Federal Funds

U.S. v. Phillips, No. 98-30968 (5th Cir.) (219 F.3d 404) (July 13, 2000) (Judge E. Grady Jolly) by In this case the Fifth Circuit vacated a conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 666 on the grounds that the defendant, while a tax assessor for the Parish, was not an "agent" for …

U.S. v. Campos, No. 97-50635 (9th Cir.) (217 F.3d 707) (June 28, 2000) (Judge Sidney R. Thomas)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Polygraph Evidence/Testing

U.S. v. Campos, No. 97-50635 (9th Cir.) (217 F.3d 707) (June 28, 2000) (Judge Sidney R. Thomas) by United States v. Campos, 217 F.3d 707 (9th Cir. 2000) (Judge Thomas) United States v. Benavidez-Benavidez, 217 F.3d 720 (9th Cir. 2000) (Judge Thomas) Despite any changes regarding the admissibility of scientific …

Lauro v. Charles, No. 99-7239 (2nd Cir.) (219 F.3d 202) (July 28, 2000) (Judge Guido Calabresi)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Privacy Act/Rights

Lauro v. Charles, No. 99-7239 (2nd Cir.) (219 F.3d 202) (July 28, 2000) (Judge Guido Calabresi) by Here the Court held that the plaintiff's staged "perp walk" implicated his privacy rights, and since no legitimate government purposes was served, the perp walk violated the plaintiff's constitutional right to be free …

U.S. v. Bruder, No. 98 CR 196 (E.D.N.Y.) (103 F.Supp.2d 155) (June 27, 2000) (Judge Eugene H. Nickerson)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Sentencing Disparity

U.S. v. Bruder, No. 98 CR 196 (E.D.N.Y.) (103 F.Supp.2d 155) (June 27, 2000) (Judge Eugene H. Nickerson) by This sentencing order arose out of the conviction of a number of police officers for their participation in and coverup of the sexual assault on Abner Louima by police officer Justin …

U.S. v. Collins, No. 98-3475 (6th Cir.) (226 F.3d 457) (August 31, 2000) (Judge Allen E. Norris)

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Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Witnesses - Examination of

U.S. v. Collins, No. 98-3475 (6th Cir.) (226 F.3d 457) (August 31, 2000) (Judge Allen E. Norris) by In this case, a panel from the Sixth Circuit refused to find error with the district court’s broad decision to allow the jurors in this case to submit questions to witnesses. In …