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On November 7, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Kawashima v. Holder, No. 10-577, on whether the convictions of lawful permanent residents for filing, and aiding and abetting in filing, a false statement on a corporate tax return in violation of 26 USCA §§ 7206(1) and (2), respectively, constituted aggravated felonies that warranted their removal under the INA, a question which has divided the circuits.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Michael D. Baker

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United States Supreme Court created a entirely new exception to the hearsay rule. Michigan v. Bryant

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Michael D. Baker

Holding: A statement given to police by a wounded crime victim identifying the person who shot him may be admitted as evidence at the trial if the victim dies before trial and thus does not appear. The Court concluded that … Continue reading →

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HB 2281 (you know, Arizona’s other new racist law) Ethnic Chauvinism

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Michael D. Baker

Chicano Studies Teach “Ethnic Chauvinism,” Says AZ School Chief Tom Horne HB 2281 (you know, Arizona’s other new racist law), the one ostensibly meant to protect American students from anti-American curriculum in the state’s public schools. The law forbids any … Continue reading →

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Illinois Supreme Court OK’s taking driver’s license for underage drinking

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Michael D. Baker

People v. Boeckmann Direct appeal from the circuit court of Clinton County. JUSTICE KILBRIDE delivered the judgment of the court, with opinion.Chief Justice Fitzgerald concurred in the judgment and opinion.Justice Garman specially concurred, with opinion, joined by JusticeThomas.Justice Freeman dissented, … Continue reading →

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Cancellation of Removal/Battered-Spouse Provision-7th Cir. 2010

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Michael D. Baker

Benaouicha v. Holder (Hamilton) Oral Argument | Full Text Bd. did not err in affirming IJ’s order denying alien’s request for cancellation of removal based on alien’s allegation that he was battered spouse as contemplated under 8 USC section 1229b(b)(2)(A). … Continue reading →

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This blog has moved

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Michael D. Baker

This blog is now located at http://blog.mikebakerlaw.com/ You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://blog.mikebakerlaw.com/atom.xml.

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Shielding Illegal Aliens from Detection Prosecution-Bringing in & harboring aliens

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Michael D. Baker

In United States v. Ye, 2009 WL 3818340 (7th Cir. 2009), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, affirmed a district court’s conviction under INA § 274(a)(1)(A)(iii) [8 USCA § 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii)] (concealing, harboring, or shielding illegal aliens from … Continue reading →

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Sources for Closing Argument Stories » Aesop’s Fables as a Winning Trial Advocacy Technique, Stories & Analogies to Persuade Jurors

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Michael D. Baker

Aesop’s Fables The Tale of the Sour Grapes, the Tale of the Lioness and the Vixen, the Tale of the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing — these stories will not only educate your jurors, they’ll also entertain them. This Online collection … Continue reading →

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Driver’s Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants? Not in Illinois

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Michael D. Baker

Driver’s Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants? In Illinois, a social security number is required to apply for a driver’s license, which makes it impossible for illegal immigrants to get one. But it also makes it difficult for some legal aliens to … Continue reading →

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