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Case Digests

Aug 9, 2016

Motion to Suppress

Paul Linde appeals a judgment of conviction for manufacture of THC and felony bail jumping.

Aug 9, 2016

6th Amendment – confrontation

6th Amendment – confrontation

Aug 9, 2016

Contempt

Appellant files belated appeal of preliminary injunction, which is not under the jurisdiction of the appellate court and is therefore dismissed.

Aug 9, 2016

Immigration – Asylum

ALJ ignored documentary evidence corroborating testimony of Appellant.

Aug 8, 2016

Class Certification

“Some class members settled claims in an earlier lawsuit against the same companies, dealing with the same industry. Defendants represent that there are 39 relevant settlement agreements implicating almost 10,000 of the individual claims at issue.

Aug 8, 2016

Habeas Corpus

Appellant writ of habeas corpus properly denied as appellant given right to a fair trial.

Aug 8, 2016

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Appointed counsel fails to raise objection to prosecution’s inappropriate witness credibility comments.

Aug 8, 2016

Immigration – Re-Entry – Venue

Illinois was not permissible venue because appellant did not commit any crime there.

Aug 8, 2016

Immigration

USCIS failed to provide appellant employer with proper notice and opportunity to respond to allegations of fraudulent visa petitions.

Aug 8, 2016

Sentencing

Courts relevant conduct determination was adequately based on findings of a common scheme or plan.

Aug 8, 2016

Property Assessment

Assessment calculation formula used was proper by the district court.

Aug 8, 2016

Sentencing

Judge departs too far from advisory guidelines without substantial explanation.

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