Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court refused to stay the execution of a Mexican citizen, Humberto Leal Garcia, who was convicted of the 1994 rape and murder in Texas, despite requests from his defense attorneys and the United States and Mexican governments to postpone the execution. A few hours later, “Supreme Court Allows Execution of a Mexican Citizen in Texas”
Supreme Court Protects New Orleans DA from Damages for Prosecutorial Misconduct
Prosecutors are required to disclose to defense counsel evidence favorable to the accused that may affect the outcome of a criminal trial. A violation of this constitutional rule is called a Brady violation that mandates reversal of a criminal conviction. When such a violation is uncovered long after an accused “Supreme Court Protects New Orleans DA from Damages for Prosecutorial Misconduct”
Expungement of a Criminal Conviction in San Diego
In applications for professional licenses, California requires individuals convicted of crimes to demonstrate rehabilitation before offering a license in many areas of professional life. This includes, for instance, obtaining a job as a lawyer, doctor, nurse, dentist, contractor, banker, or real estate professional. Obtaining an expungement of a criminal record “Expungement of a Criminal Conviction in San Diego”
Attorneys must Advise Criminal Defendants on Immigration Law
The United States Supreme Court just held that a criminal defense attorney must provide advice in this specialized area in those cases in which the law is “succinct and straightforward.” The Court noted that changes to immigration law have dramatically raised the stakes of a noncitizen’s criminal conviction. Immigration reforms “Attorneys must Advise Criminal Defendants on Immigration Law”