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Federal Prosecutor Withheld Favorable Evidence in State Death Penalty Case

In a recent post about prosecutorial misconduct, we opened with this question: Why do some prosecutors engage in misconduct? The Answer: Because they can. Why? Prosecutors…

Federal Prosecutions for Possession of Firearms by Felons

In a previous post, we discussed the harsh penalties associated with the use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence or…

Harsh Penalties for Use of a Firearm in Federal Cases

GUNS, DRUGS AND VIOLENCE The John T. Law Firm frequently represents clients who have used a firearm during the commission of a crime. We…

FORMER GALVESTON CO PROSECUTOR ENGAGES IN EGREGIOUS MISCONDUCT County Faces 3 Million Dollar Lawsuit

There is prosecutorial misconduct, and then there is egregious, intentional prosecutorial misconduct. The misconduct that former Galveston County Assistant District Attorney Jon Hall engaged…

GOVERNMENT’S LICENSE TO CHEAT: No Accountability for Prosecutorial Misconduct

Why do some prosecutors engage in misconduct? Because they can. They have little, if any, concern that they will be punished if caught. It…

LEGITIMATE FEAR OR SOCIAL SHAME: “Islamophobia” Used to Justify Profiling, Harassment and Erosion of Civil Liberties

As the Government increases its investigation and prosecution of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism, criminal defense lawyers are increasingly representing individuals thought to…

GOVERNMENT CAN HIDE EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL TRIALS: The Harm Caused By Supreme Court’s Refusal To Recognize Prosecutors’ Ethical Obligation To Disclose Favorable Evidence

As part of our daily fight to seek a just and fair outcome for our clients, we constantly struggle to discover evidence that the…

COURT EXCUSES GOVERNMENT’S BAD CONDUCT: Despite Violation of Right to Counsel, Defendant’s Life Sentence Stands

North Carolina resident Rodney Anton Williamson was indicted under seal in December 2006 and charged with conspiracy to distribute five kilos of cocaine. Williamson…

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE FAVORS THE FOURTH AMENDMENT: Is Scalia the New “Pin-up” for the Criminal Defense Bar?

When we hear that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a 4th Amendment case, our ears perk up and conflicted feelings of hope and…

UNJUST DEPORTATIONS: ICE Attempts Deportation After Conviction for Possession of Xanax Tablet

As criminal defense lawyers we often represent clients who face potential immigration consequences upon conviction of a crime.  Given the increasingly harsh treatment of…

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