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NAPD regularly features writings from public defender members as they respond to relevant events, consider policy questions, summarize relevant case law, or appear as guests on podcasts. The blog posts reflect the diverse perspectives of the national public defense community and do not reflect any formal positions by NAPD. Read them below!

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Samia v. U.S.: Nontestifying codefendant’s confession is admissible in joint trial if defendant is identified as “other person” and limiting instruction is given

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greg.mermelstein
September 1, 2023
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Pugin v. Garland: Noncitizens are removable for felony obstruction offenses that don’t require a “pending” investigation or proceeding

Author
greg.mermelstein
August 31, 2023
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Lora v. United States: Some federal firearms convictions do not require consecutive sentences

Author
greg.mermelstein
August 30, 2023
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154 – Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle: Why the Use and Expansion of RICO is Bad w Martin Sabelli

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hunter.parnell
August 30, 2023
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153 the coalition fighting to end the trial penalty

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hunter.parnell
August 29, 2023
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Smith v. United States: Double Jeopardy does not bar retrial of case tried in wrong venue or district

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greg.mermelstein
August 29, 2023
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Dubin v. United States: Supreme Court limits scope of “aggravated identity theft”

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greg.mermelstein
August 28, 2023
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152: The Political and Personal Agenda Behind Governor DeSantis’ Removal of State Attorney Monique Worrell w Andrew Darling

Author
hunter.parnell
August 25, 2023
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Dupree v. Younger: Posttrial motion not needed to appeal purely legal issue denied by summary judgment before trial

Author
greg.mermelstein
August 25, 2023