The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 61 - A Call to Service: From Public Duty to Spiritual Advocacy
The Clean Slate Act’s Impact on Employers
Hi all. Below is the June edition of the Fifth Circuit criminal and civil case summaries, with a special focus on cases of interest to white-collar practitioners. In June, the Fifth Circuit considered a number of Bruen-based...more
Federal weapons charges are some of the most serious charges an individual can face. Federal crimes are the highest level of crimes. When coupled with a weapons charge, the consequences can be devastating. When charged with a...more
Greer v. United States, Nos. 19-8709, 20-444: Federal statutes criminalize the possession of firearms for individuals in certain categories, such as individuals previously convicted of a felony. In the 2019 case of Rehaif v....more
In United States v. Ryan, 17-3919-cr (Jacobs, Lohier, Carney), the Second Circuit affirmed a four-level enhancement under U.S.S.G. § 2K2.1(b)(6)(B) for using a firearm in connection with another felony offense. Appellant...more
“Felonious Criminal Conduct” Under California’s Gang Enhancement Statutes Elevates Misdemeanor Offense to a Felony - Overview: The California Supreme Court has ruled that possession of a firearm by a felon constituted...more
To obtain a felony conviction under the Arms Export Control Act for “willfully” exporting “defense articles” without a license, must the government prove that the defendant knew the items in question were specifically subject...more