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Jun 26, 2018
The en banc Court holds that defendants charged with deportable misdemeanors are entitled to jury trials.
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Jun 25, 2018
Complainant’s failure to correct first responder’s inconsistent ID was admissible to impeach complainant; complainant’s later ID of the defendant to a detective was NOT admissible to rehabilitate complainant.
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Jun 07, 2018
Hearing loud noises inside an apartment combined with occupant fully opening the door not being fully dressed deemed sufficient to meet exigent circumstances standard to justify warrantless entry into a home.
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Apr 30, 2018
A question about the Youth Rehabilitation Act produces four opinions, but no firm answers.
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Apr 27, 2018
Time’s Up on Those Contempt Charges!
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Apr 25, 2018
Dissent offers guidance on standard for entitlement to evidentiary hearing on IAC claim
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Apr 12, 2018
D.C. Council: The presumption is in favor of release of juveniles. DCCA: No, seriously, it is.
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Apr 11, 2018
Case Note: APOWA is not unconstitutionally vague.
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Apr 10, 2018
DCCA: The floor of a public restroom may be a "hidden observation post" for purposes of attempted voyeurism.
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Apr 10, 2018
There are innocent reasons to flee the police.
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Civil Legal Services Division
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PDS Operations During Coronavirus
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PDS Training Programs
Deborah T. Creek Criminal Practice Institute: Spring, Summer, & Fall Series
Forensic Science Conference
Criminal Justice Act New Panel Training Program
PDS-CJA Appellate Consultation and Assistance Program
PDS Publications & Legal Resources
Criminal Law Blog
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CJADC.ORG—CJA Attorney and Investigator Resource
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