United States v. Modanlo
Brief Details
- Case No.: 14-4044
- Brief Filed: May 29, 2015
- Jurisdiction: 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
Key Topics in the Brief
Briefs
Prior Decision
Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Maryland in Case No. 8:10-cr-00295-PJM (Mesitte, J.).
Argument(s)
Ex Parte communications are highly disfavored. The district court failed to determine whether ex parte communications were made necessary by concerns for "national security," and whether such communications would violate the defendant's constitutional rights.
Author(s)
Paul F. Enzinna, Rahman Connelly, Brown Rudnick LLP, Washington, DC; David B. Smith, Smith & Zimmerman, PLLC, Alexandria, VA.
