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Habeas Corpus
Appellant writ of habeas corpus properly denied as appellant given right to a fair trial.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Appointed counsel fails to raise objection to prosecution’s inappropriate witness credibility comments.
Immigration – Re-Entry – Venue
Illinois was not permissible venue because appellant did not commit any crime there.
Immigration
USCIS failed to provide appellant employer with proper notice and opportunity to respond to allegations of fraudulent visa petitions.
Sentencing
Courts relevant conduct determination was adequately based on findings of a common scheme or plan.
Property Assessment
Assessment calculation formula used was proper by the district court.
Sentencing
Judge departs too far from advisory guidelines without substantial explanation.
Conditions of Supervised Released
A sentencing court is not required to separately justify the length of imprisonment and supervised release terms.
Weekly Case Digests — August 1 – 5, 2016
7th Circuit Digests 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Case Name: Livell Figgs v. Alex Dawson et al Case No.: 15-2926 Officials: POSNER and FLAUM, Circuit Judges, and ALONSO, District Judge.* Focus: Deliberate Indifference Respondent not entitled to qualified immunity “At the time Figgs presented his complaints, it was clearly established by decisions in closely analogous […]
Meritorious Appeal
John Miller appeals the circuit court order dismissing his small claims complaint.
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