by Kevin Coleman | Mar 4, 2021 | All, Criminal Justice Reform, Criminal Procedure
I. THE HISTORY OF CRIMINAL VENUE In early English practice, jurors—both grand and petit—were expected to rely on their knowledge of the community and the defendant when deciding cases.[1] Consequently, it was “impossible for the jurors of one county to try a crime...
by Kevin Coleman | Oct 21, 2020 | All, White Collar Crime
In 2016, the Russian government directed a comprehensive effort to interfere in the United States’ presidential election, seeking to elect Donald Trump and defeat Hillary Clinton.[1] Russia continued its efforts during the 2018 midterm elections and is expected to do...
by Kevin Coleman | Oct 14, 2019 | All, Criminal Justice Reform, Supreme Court Cases
In November 2015, Terrence Gamble was driving in Mobile, Alabama, when he was pulled over by a police officer because of a damaged headlight on his vehicle.[1] Approaching the vehicle, the officer noticed an odor of marijuana emanating from Gamble’s car, leading the...
