The SCOTUS Supreme Court of the United States has been busy this term. Here are the latest opinions dealing with criminal law.
Byrd v. US. 9-0
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Held occupant of vehicle has right to expectation of privacy and is free
some unreasonable search and seizure even if person is not on rental car
agreement. 2 concurrences.
McCoy v. LA 6-3
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A client has right to plead not guilty and have ASSISTANCE of counsel
at trial. An attorney may not undercut that plea/right to trial, as a
trial strategy, by arguing to the jury the client did it. Dissent says
not ineffective assistance of counsel because attorney conceded only 1
element, and fought the mens rea. (all opinions very sympathetic to the attorney)
Dahda v. US 8-0 (No Gorsuch)
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Wiretap warrant not defeated by issuing court not having territorial jurisdiction.
US v. Sanchez-Gomez 9-0
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Unlawful to restrain a person in non-trial appearances moot, 9th Cir.
opinion vacated for mootness.
Murphy v. NCAA (6-1-2)
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Feds cannot determine sports book betting for the states. Breyer joins
majority and dissent in parts.