Family Purpose Doctrine
While parents cannot be held liable for their children’s conduct in a general sense, the state of Georgia supports the Family Purpose Doctrine. When it comes to a motor vehicle… Continue reading about Family Purpose Doctrine
The Divorce Process
When it comes to beginning the divorce process, it’s easy for couples to become tangled up in the division of property, debt, children, and spousal support. Yet, even when both… Continue reading about The Divorce Process
A Criminal Defense Attorney: What To Look For
Imagine that you are charged with a crime and need legal representation. Choosing the right criminal defense attorney for your case is extremely important. An attorney that hears you and… Continue reading about A Criminal Defense Attorney: What To Look For
Morrison v. Peterson
In a 42 U.S.C. section 1983 action challenging the constitutionality of California Penal Code section 1405, which allows for DNA testing of evidence after a defendant’s conviction, the district court’s… Continue reading about Morrison v. Peterson
US v. Williams
In a criminal appeal, the district court’s denial of defendant’s motion for a reduction of sentence is vacated and remanded where defendant’s sentence, for distributing cocaine base in violation of… Continue reading about US v. Williams
Frank v. Schultz
In a prisoner action brought under Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), alleging due process violations during the course of plaintiff prisoner’s disciplinary proceedings, the district… Continue reading about Frank v. Schultz
US v. Williams, Jr.
Conviction for possessing with intent to distribute crack cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. section 841(a)(1) is reversed and vacated where defendant’s use of a rental car, travel along a… Continue reading about US v. Williams, Jr.
US v. Zayas-Ortiz
In a defendant’s motion for sentence reduction pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 3582(c), following an amendment to the United States Sentencing Guidelines, the district court’s short form denial of the… Continue reading about US v. Zayas-Ortiz
US v. Paulino-Guzman
Sentence for conviction of unlawful possession of a firearm is affirmed where the district court did not abuse its discretion in relying in part on the sentence’s supposed deterrent effect… Continue reading about US v. Paulino-Guzman