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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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    Spotlight on Wellness & Sustainability

    Author
    Corey Smith
    September 2, 2025

    The RJ & DEIJ Corner: Meetups & Events Recaps (January to June 2025)

    Author
    Brittany Gail Thomas, Esq.
    August 8, 2025
    NAPD Blog Posts

    NAPD Welcomes New Training Director, Patrice Fulcher!

    Author
    NAPD
    August 7, 2025
    Workload study

    The Problem with Ignoring the National Public Defense Workload Study

    Author
    Kawan Clinton
    July 16, 2025
    Court Summaries Supreme Court

    Bondi v. Vanderstok:  AFT regulations of “weapon part kits”  are not facially invalid

    Author
    greg.mermelstein
    July 11, 2025
    Court Summaries Supreme Court

    Kousisis v. U.S.:  Wire-fraud conviction for fraudulent inducement doesn’t require victim suffer pecuniary loss

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    greg.mermelstein
    July 11, 2025
    Court Summaries Supreme Court

    Barnes v. Felix:  Supreme Court rejects “moment-of-threat” rule in police shootings

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    greg.mermelstein
    July 9, 2025
    Court Summaries Supreme Court

    Thompson v. U.S.:  Statute prohibiting “false” statements in connection with loans does not criminalize “misleading” statements

    Author
    greg.mermelstein
    July 9, 2025
    Court Summaries Supreme Court

    Delligatti v. U.S.:  Crimes of omission qualify as “crimes of violence” under ACCA

    Author
    greg.mermelstein
    July 9, 2025