McKenzie Scott in Action

United States v. Spanier

March 6, 2026
Andrew McSpadden

Appeal, after a third trial, in a securities-fraud prosecution. Mr. Scott argues that the government’s theory of prosecution was unlawful, and that reversal for a fourth trial should result. The Court of Appeals reversed all counts of conviction two weeks later.

United States v. Lustig

March 6, 2026
Andrew McSpadden

Tim Scott challenges the warrantless search of a defendant’s cell phones, and whether the “good faith” exception should save the government from the suppression of evidence.

United States v. Baptista

March 6, 2026
Andrew McSpadden

Appeal of the denial of a motion to withdraw a plea and put on a necessity defense; a father tries to reclaim his children after his ex-wife kidnaps them.

United States v. Millan

March 6, 2026
Andrew McSpadden

Tim Scott appeals a federal conviction for wire fraud, arguing that the government violated the rules of evidence through questionable financial summaries and testimony. (Begins at 8:29.)

9TH CIRCUIT CRIMINAL HANDBOOK

Along with the Honorable Larry A. Burns, Tim Scott is the author of the Ninth Circuit Criminal Handbook, which is updated annually. Learn More

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