Punch and Jurists

U.S. v. Murphy, No. 11-2978-cr (2nd Cir.) (703 F.3d 182) (December 4, 2012) (Judge Raymond J. Jr. Lohier) by In government's appeal from district court's order suppressing both the physical evidence seized during the car search and the defendants' post-arrest statements, the order is affirmed, where: 1) the district court's …

Carafas v. LaVallee, No. 71 (U.S. Supreme Court) (391 U.S. 234; 88 S.Ct. 1556) (May 20, 2068) (Justice Fortas) by This case involved a petition for a writ of habeas corpos filed by a state prisoner after he had completed his term of incarceration and been discharged from parole. The …

U.S. v. Colonna, No. 06-5237 (4th Cir.) (511 F.3d 431) (December 20, 2007) (Judge Roger L. Gregory) by This case is a perfect example of the type of abusive and excessive force that is utilized far too often by law enforcement personnel in modern-day America. At 6:30 in the morning …