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Acquittals, Acquittals Everywhere

The United States government never loses. Or so they say. A federal prosecutor sits on the front porch of the

The city of Opa-Locka, Florida, occupies four square miles of land in Miami-Dade County. The city planners carried out a One Thousand

We begin with the news headlines. President Trump announced on Tuesday that he will nominate Britt Grant to the Eleventh Circuit

A short post this week. Easter Weekend. Opening Day. The Final Four. April Fool’s Day. Spring Break. Surprised I am still at

Our appeals court published only a handful of criminal opinions in February. But the lull may soon pass. The court

The American College of Trial Lawyers is filled with smart people, including the brightest lawyers in the United States and

According to Justice Department statistics, more than sixteen percent of (or one in six) jailed citizens suffer from mental illnesses. But

Joe Montana once said: “Winners, I am convinced, imagine their dreams first. They want it with all their heart and

United States Attorney BJay Pak has formally announced his full (and I do mean full) cabinet. In yesterday’s Daily Report,

How about a pop quiz? Three of the following colorful characters filled the pages of the Eleventh Circuit’s recent published opinions. Which