Surrogate Witness “Parroting” Hearsay Statements on DNA Testing and Analysis Violates Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause Published November 7, 2017
Sufficiency Challenge : Should Be Assessed Against The Elements Of The Charged Crime, Not Against An Erroneously Heightened Jury Instruction. Published June 15, 2016
Right To A Fair Trial And Spectator Conduct In The Courtroom: T-Shirt’s With Image Of Victim In The Courtroom. Published April 18, 2016
Batson Challenges: Deciphering Pre-Textual Reasons For Exclusion Based On Race Published April 7, 2015
State Statute Preempts Local Governments From Implementing Local Ordinances On Sex Offender Residency Requirements Published March 18, 2015
Statutory Interpretation: A Criminal Statute That Begins With The Word ‘Knowingly’ Makes That Mens Rea Applicable To Every Element Of The Crime Published October 7, 2014
Probable Cause Versus Reasonable Cause: The Constitutional And Statutory Distinctions And Their Implications Published October 6, 2014
United States Sentencing Guidelines Under §2G2.2 “Use Of A Computer” In Statute Does Not Preclude And Is Not Considered Double-Counting For The Sentencing Enhancement Under §2G2.2’s “Use Of A Computer” Published October 2, 2014
Rule 11 Of The Federal Rules Of Criminal Procedure: During A Plea The Trial Court Must Inform Defendant Of His Rights Published October 1, 2014
Fifth Amendment Right To Remain Silent And Cross-Examination Of Defendant. Published September 30, 2014
Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Applying The Correct Legal Standard Under U.S.S.G § 2K2.1 Published September 26, 2014
Vehicle And Traffic Stops: During A Lawful Traffic Stop, Police Must Have Founded Suspicion That Criminal Activity Is Afoot In Order To Question Occupant About Weapon Possession Published September 8, 2014
