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August 8, 2022
Fourth Circuit Dismisses Charge After Gov't Reinstate Dismissed Counts
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Sentencing Resources

Materials that will help you argue for the best sentence possible for your clients.

COVID-19 information

This page contains important resources concerning the new COVID-19, including: (1) Courts Orders and procedures; (2) motions and pleadings; (3) links to other resources.

Information on Racial Issues

The materials from these programs, collected on this page, provide practical litigation resources addressing such topics as racial inequities at bail hearings and many more.

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