Author Archives: Mike Baker

Matter of Maria del Carmen MARTINEZ-SERRANO

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Mike Baker

(1) An alien’s conviction for aiding and abetting other aliens to evade and elude examination and inspection by immigration officers in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2(a) (2006) and 8 U.S.C. § 1325(a)(2) (2006) establishes that the convicted alien is … Continue reading →

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‘Honest services’ a key component of U.S. anti-fraud statutes, key issue in Black appeal http://bit.ly/8Uo475

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Mike Baker

Issue: Whether the “honest services” clause of 18 U.S.C. § 1346 applies in cases where the jury did not find – nor did the district court instruct them that they had to find – that the defendants “reasonably contemplated identifiable … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Mike 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 Mike 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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Immigration Stats, International Migration Data Hub, Country & Comparative Data

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Mike Baker

Migration Facts, Stats & Maps, Data Hub, Country and Comparative Data The MPI Data Hub showcases in-depth and latest data on immigrant trends and patterns in the United States and around the world. Research tools include US State Data on … Continue reading →

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