On March 1, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its first decision since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. In what ABC News called “a fitting tribute,” the late Justice’s writing was cited in the opinion and dissent of Lockhart v. United States. The case considered a federal law relating to child pornography, and the …
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Harper Lee’s enduring story of justice and race
The nation is mourning the death of Harper Lee, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning story of justice and race made an indelible mark on American culture. “To Kill a Mockingbird” leaves a lasting impression on the legal profession and remains as relevant today as when it was published in 1960. Atticus Finch and his daughter, Scout, inspired …
Biased jury claims rarely convince judges to change venue
EAGAN, Minn. — Attorneys seeking a change of venue over concerns of biased jurors may figure it doesn’t hurt to ask. But it rarely helps. In fact, according to data from Thomson Reuters Westlaw, the leading legal research service, change of venue is seldom granted. Recently, attorneys for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sought …
Biased jury claims rarely convince judges to change venue
Attorneys seeking a change of venue over concerns of biased jurors may figure it doesn’t hurt to ask. But it rarely helps. According to Westlaw data, change of venue is seldom granted. Recently, attorneys for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sought to have his trial moved, citing the tremendous amount of pre-trial publicity surrounding …
