Category Archives: Drug Crime
Ignoring Miranda Warnings, Man Arrested for Misdemeanor Weed Bargains Up to Federal Felony
Have you ever heard of a criminal defendant talking his way into prison? It happens more often than you may think. An October 29,…
Warrant Required Before Attaching GPS Tracking Device
Last year the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Jones held that attaching a magnetic GPA tracking device to the exterior of a…
Outrageous Conduct: Feds Using Reverse Stings,Entrapment in War on Drugs
The FBI, DEA, and ATF, whose primary law enforcement responsibilities are to investigate drug, guns, and violence, use informants to carry out these responsibilities.…
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…
IMMEDIATE VICINITY AND UNREASONABLE DETENTION
Bailey v. U.S.: Detention During Execution of Search Warrant Must be Based on Constitutionally Recognized Interest By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal…
“SNIFF IS UP TO SNUFF:” ALDO THE DOG RECEIVES CONSTITUTIONAL BLESSING FROM SUPREME COURT
Proof that Dog has Performed Reliably in Controlled Settings Enough for Probable Cause By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair We…
CRIME, CELL PHONES, AND BIG FOOT
Fourth Amendment: No Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in the GPS Data and Location of Cell Phone By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal…
TWO CONFESSIONS: DIFFERENT CONSTITUTIONAL STANDARDS
Confessions after Illegal Search Should be Suppressed if Influenced by Underlying Illegality, Violation of Forth Amendment By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal…
SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES CRACK-POWDER COCAINES 713 AMENDMENT
Federal Crack Sentence Reductions: Defendants Sentenced Pursuant to 11(c)(1)(C) Agreements Eligible for 3582(c)(2) Relief By: Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd and Paralegal Billy Sinclair…
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