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Botched robbery leads to latest test of what constitutes “crime of violence”

SCOTUSBlog

In 2003, Justin Eugene Taylor sold marijuana in Richmond, Virginia. Under the so-called “elements clause,” a crime of violence is any felony that “has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another.” law firm in 2019.

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Truth, Lies and Plea Bargaining

The Crime Report

It depends on deception to “sidestep the law without changing the law.”. For example, a collection of evidence about a single felony offense will be broken down into separate misdemeanor offenses labeled as separate “acts.” Lies about law involve lawyers twisting statutes until they no longer represent the original law.

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Michigan Legislators Face Calls For Possible Criminal Charges After Meeting With President Trump On Certification

JonathanTurley

We have been discussing the campaign of The Lincoln Project and others to harass and abuse lawyers who represent the Trump campaign or other parties bringing election challenges. Eliason recently defended the attacks on fellow lawyers who are represented those challenging election results or practices).

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