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Korematsu v. United States was ‘Gravely Wrong the Day it Was Decided’
Even though Korematsu v. United States, 323 U.S. 214 (1944)-which condoned the forced relocation of all persons of Japanese ancestry in certain West coast zones during World War II pursuant to Executive Order 9066-was broadly criticized for decades within the legal profession and by American society at large, it was
Say yes to “Time-Served” Deal, Say Goodbye to Wrongful-Incarceration Claim
Taylor v. Cty. of Pima,
2019 U.S. App. LEXIS 1545 (9th Cir., January 17, 2019)
This case addresses the scenario where a defendant was pretty obviously wrongfully convicted, but then cuts a time-served deal to get out of custody. Can he still seek civil justice? Not to spoil the
Saying It’s Your Job Don’t Make it Right, Boss.
Sandoval v. Cty. of Sonoma,
2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 36147 (9th Cir. Dec. 21, 2018)
California Vehicle Code § 14602.6(a)(1) provides that a peace officer may impound a vehicle for 30 days if the vehicle’s driver has never been issued a driver’s license. Local
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Korematsu v. United States was ‘Gravely Wrong the Day it Was Decided’
Even though Korematsu v. United States, 323 U.S. 214 (1944)-which
Say yes to “Time-Served” Deal, Say Goodbye to Wrongful-Incarceration Claim
Taylor v. Cty. of Pima,
2019 U.S. App. LEXIS
Saying It’s Your Job Don’t Make it Right, Boss.
Sandoval v. Cty. of Sonoma,