Felon in possession necessity- Where there was no imminent threat defendant could not justify possession of firearm as a felon under necessity defense.The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by Chief Judge Sara Darrow, Central District of Illinois.Michael Angelo.
The last of nine men caught in a federal online sex sting in Rock Island that targeted adults attempting to entice minors for sexual exploitation has been sentenced to prison.
Criminal litigation 6th Amendment, trial strategy- Where potential government witness changed aspects of his testimony the night before trial, and alleged that defense counsel pressured him to change his testimony months prior, no conflict of interest occurred when defense counsel declined to call.
Fourth Amendment probable cause, traffic violation- Where police dashcam video showed that defendant did not stop at intersection, police had independent basis for arresting defendant and motion to suppress was correctly denied.The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by Chief Judge.
Rehabilitation Act denial of accommodation- Where Army approved lengthy list of accommodations for disabled employee, its denial of accommodation that was not essential to employee’s job function was not a violation of Rehabilitation Act.The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a decision.