Compassionate Release Motions and Decisions by Jurisdiction Filter Results Active Content Filter X Brief Filter by Topic Advocacy (304) Amicus Briefs (304) Amicus keywords (264) Sentencing (238) Resources (234) White Collar (162) Sixth Amendment (151) Compassionate Release (102) Fourth Amendment (98) Federal Compassionate Release Clearinghouse (97) Legal Documents Library (81) Suppress Events and Products (81) Legal Resources (Brief Bank) (73) Jurisdiction United States Supreme Court (444) Federal Court (383) U.S. States and Territories (209) 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (80) Showing 976 - 990 of 1177 results Newest Oldest Relevance Brief Halbert v. Michigan Amicus curiae brief of NACDL and the National Association of Federal Defenders arguing that Michigan's law denying appointment of counsel on appeal to indigent defendants who plead guilty is unfair and unconstitutional. Brief Arthur Andersen, LLP v. United States In this case, in which one of the last remaining big accounting firms was essentially driven out of business, the entire conviction hinged on edits made to one memo by one in-house lawyer--edits that any reasonable person would consider permissible and even necessary to the representation of a client. Among many other arguments, NACDL urged in its brief that the trial judge's jury instruction on obstruction of justice criminalized entirely lawful conduct. Brief United States v. Frank Quattrone Amici curiae brief by National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Brief Hamdan v. Rumsfeld (Hamdan I) NACDL amicus curiae brief in support of petitioner-appellee Salim Ahmed Hamdan. Military commissions created by Respondents are incompatible with the express or implied will of Congress. Constitutionally, there is no “inherent” Presidential authority to create these military commissions and challenge to their jurisdiction via habeas corpus has long been recognized in our military law. Brief Merits Reply Brief of Appellant Martha Stewart Testimonial co-defendant statement (Crawford hearsay) issues; perjury by government expert witness; more. Brief Medellin v. Dretke Amici curiae brief. Brief Roper v. Simmons Amici Curiae brief: The joint brief argues that evolving standards of decency now make it clear that imposition of the death penalty on an individual who commits a murder at age 17 is cruel and unusual in violation of the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. Also: Amicus Curiae brief, USSupCt., No. 03-633. Human Rights Committee of the Bar of England and Wales, et al. Brief Crawford v. Washington U.S. Supreme Court Amicus curiae brief of NACDL, ACLU and ACLU of Washington. Brief Auman v. State In the instant case, the lack of a causal link between the defendant's actions and murder committed by third-party after defendant was already in police custody does not support felony murder conviction; causation must be an element of proof for felony murder because it restricts the reach of the felony murder rule to those cases where defendant's liability is consistent with established principles of criminal responsibility. Brief In Re Appeal from July 19, 2002 Decision of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Cour Amicus curiae brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in support of a 2002 decision of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court imposing certain “minimization requirements” on an order authorizing electronic surveillance of an “agent of a foreign power” who is a American citizen. Brief United States v. Esformes Brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as Amicus Curiae in Support of Appellant. Brief Pennsylvania v. Ritchie Supreme Court of the United States: Pennsylvania v. Ritchie; Opinion Brief Davis v. Alaska Supreme Court of the United States Case: Davis v. Alaska; Opinion Brief Template Motions for (b)(6)/Unusually Long Sentence Cases by Circuit In the fall of 2023, the Federal Defenders provided the template motions below for (b)(6)/unusually long sentences cases in circuits with case law that previously did not allow motions based on "changes in the law." These templates are specific to the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 11th Circuits. These templates are meant to be the starting place for your motion. Based on your district and your judge, you may choose to add to these motions or to remove certain sections. 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Alcohol, Blackouts and Consent in Sex Cases This comprehensive training program provides defense attorneys with a rigorous, science-backed approach to dismantling prosecutorial narratives, exposing unreliable testimony, and ensuring that juries are properly educated on the complexities of memory, intoxication, and consent. You'll explores critical mistakes and misconceptions encountered in these cases, including errors in memory reconstruction after an event, incorrect inferences, cognitive schemas, suggestibility, contamination and misinformation, mistakes of fact and more. Overcoming the Presumption of Guilt and Defining Reasonable Doubt Reasonable Doubt, what is it? In order to win criminal cases, the defense practitioner must object to a reasonable doubt standard that lowers the burden of guilt. This program will discuss proven methods to argue and define reasonable doubt persuasively to a jury. You’ll learn how define reasonable doubt using metaphors and hypothetical scenarios that force juries to dispute the evidence, conflicts in the evidence, or even lack of evidence in your case. The DIY of DNA: Exoneration Through DNA Evidence This presentation might be the first time you’re truly able to truly grasp the fundamentals of DNA evidence. This critical presentation blends real-world storytelling with clear, practical instruction—making DNA evidence finally feel accessible, even to non-scientists—while inspiring attorneys to dig deeper, ask smarter questions, and approach forensic science with newfound confidence. You’ll learn how to identify and interpret electropherograms, understand autosomal vs. Y-STR testing, and recognize the limits of DNA evidence—particularly when it involves partial or mixed samples. AI Rising: Integrating & Fighting the Use of Artificial Intelligence This unique online training will discuss hot topics in AI, including how you might integrate these tools into your practice, use them ethically, and, how you might attack law enforcement’s use of AI tools to ensnare your clients. You'll also uncover e-discovery and combing through terabytes of data all the way to using ChatGPT to test cross-examination questions. These tools can generate content and reach conclusions. A Defender's Guide to Federal Evidence - 2nd Edition This brand-new 2nd Edition 2024 Guide to Federal Evidence is the only federal evidence handbook written exclusively for criminal defense lawyers. The updated 2024 Guide analyzes each Federal Rule of Evidence and outlines the main evidentiary issues that confront criminal defense lawyers. It also summarizes countless defense favorable cases and provides tips on how to avoid common evidentiary pitfalls. The 2nd Edition Guide contains multiple new and updated user-friendly flowcharts aimed at helping the criminal defense lawyer tackle evidence problems. Upcoming Events Featured Events 21 May 2025 2025 Race Matters Seminar 22 May 2025 2025 Race Matters Seminar - LIVESTREAM 09 Jul 2025 2025 Albert J. Krieger Annual Meeting of NACDL 30 Jul 2025 2025 Federal Sentencing CLE
Explore keywords to find information Compassionate ReleaseJurisdiction RECENTLY ADDED & UPCOMING The Champion May 2025 What are the three goals of voir dire? How can a short juror questionnaire help defense counsel? Amicus Brief Jenner & Block LLP v. U.S. Department of Justice Brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and New York Council of Defense Lawyers as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment. News Release News Release ~ Law Enforcement Executive Order NACDL Warns Executive Order's Dangerous Overreach Undermines Community Safety and Trust in Police – Washington, DC (April 29, 2025) – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) expressed deep concern regarding the Executive Order titled "Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens," cautioning that several of its proposals represent a dangerous overreach that undermines these goals by jeopardizing individual rights and the legitimacy of law enforcement in the eyes of the community. Event 2025 Race Matters Seminar "Addressing the Intersection of Race in the Criminal Legal System" LOCATION: The Mayo Hotel, Tulsa, OK DATES: May 21-23, 2025 Webinar NIST: New Developments in Standards and Related Case Law [Engage & Exchange] EXCLUSIVE NACDL MEMBER BENEFIT WHEN: Wednesday, June 11, 2:00-3:30pm ET / 11:00am-12:30pm PT CLE CREDIT: not available COST: Free Have a question?
