Henderson v. US and the Plain Error Rule: Metaphysics, Unicorns and Injustice

Henderson v. US and the Plain Error Rule: Metaphysics, Unicorns and Injustice

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9:12 AM ET. JURIST Guest Columnist Norman Reimer, the Executive Director of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, argues that there should be a universal rule for deciding which law should be used at the time of appeal if the law has …
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Figure in Fast and Furious gun buyer sentenced

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Avila's attorney had pleaded for leniency, saying her client was deeply remorseful and had substance abuse problems. Federal prosecutors had asked for the maximum penalty, saying Avila not only bought guns for drug cartels but also recruited others to …
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Tuesday State News Briefs: Appeals court overturns judge's ruling in upcoming

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Defense lawyer Shawn Paul wanted only probation for Meeks, saying it was necessary for him to sell drugs because his seventh-grade education gave him few options to make a living. Judge Moran disagreed, saying that Meeks' business acumen showed that he …
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Companies push for random drug, alcohol testing

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Employers can test for drugs or alcohol when there is reasonable evidence of substance abuse, after an accident or incident where the employee's role may have been a contributing factor, and as follow-up testing after treatment for drug abuse. … Abby …
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