Only Winning Cases

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US v. Tucker, 451 F.3d 1176 (10th Cir. 2006)(District court erred in not allowing defendant to represent himself during voir dire revered and remanded for new trial).
US v. Jones, 452 F.3d 223 (3rd Cir. 2006)(Defendants waiver of counsel was not clear and unequivocal; 2. court did not conduct sufficient and comprehensive inquiry (Farretta Hearing) ito whether defendant's decision to proceed pro-se was knowing and understanding, and voluntary)(Defense counsel is not the government, and has no authority to waive or invoke arguments on behalf of the government).
US v. Pope, 452 F.3d 338 (5th Cir. 2006)(Held good faith exception did not apply since police officer had sought first search warrant on basis of affidavit that omitted true purpose of the search, i.e., to find meth evidence).
US v. Acquaye, 452 F.3d 380 (5th Cir. 2006)(held that Anders brief noting that defendant's plea agreement waived right to appeal his sentence was insufficient to permit defense counsel to withdraw).