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Remember to actually raise the First Amendment argument on appeal – N.C. Court of Appeals

By / November 19, 2015

State v. Fryou. This is a case about a sex offender charged with being on the premises of a preschool in violation of N.C.G.S. § 14- 208.18(a). Really, though, this is a case about making sure to raise the right arguments in an appellate brief. Defendant went to a church to meet with the pastor, but …

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Fourth Circuit affirms wiretap evidence (unpublished)

By / October 6, 2015

US v. Amir Faraz. Amir Ali Faraz was convicted of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 1 kilogram or more of heroin and 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, two counts of possession with intent to distribute heroin, four counts of use of a communication facility to facilitate narcotics trafficking, and interstate travel with intent to promote drug trafficking. He …

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