Extradition: Order Denying Extradition From Foreign Tribunal Is NOT a Basis for Motion to Dismiss Indictment in U.S.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. BURUJI KASHAMU, No. 10-2782 

This appeal requires us to consider the collateral estoppel effect, if any, of findings made by foreign courts in extradition proceedings.

Back in May 1998 defendant Kashamu was one of fourteen persons charged in an indictment...

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Brady Material: The Difference Between Patent and Latent Exculpatory Evidence Explained

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. WYNELL GRAY, No. 10-3936.

A jury convicted Wynell Gray of Medicaid fraud, 18 U.S.C. § 1347, and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and the judge sentenced her to 33 months in prison and ordered her to pay restitution of $846,115 to Indiana...

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USSG 3C1.1 Obstruction of Justice Enhancement Applies to Latin King Member That Fled in Fear of His Life

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ERICK MARTINEZ, No. 10-3028.

Erick Martinez was affiliated with the Latin Kings street gang throughout an extended period of his youth. During his time with the gang, Martinez sold crack cocaine in the Humboldt Park area of Chicago, activity that led to an arrest...

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Failure to Grant Defendant Trial Continuanc​e for Counsel of Choice is Structural Error Requiring Reversal

United States v. Sidney O. Sellers, 09-2516.

Upon arrest for possession of a handgun without the requisite license, an inventory search of Sellers’s car revealed several bags containing crack cocaine. Sellers was charged with and convicted by a jury of possession with intent to sell crack cocaine and possession of a...

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