A judge is a respected individual. Judges literally have power over life and death in their courtroom. They are required to hold both an ethical and moral code that sets them above a lay person (non-legal professional). In fact, the regulations governing this high standard… Read More »United States v. Juan Mata-Soto
John M. DumaDefense Attorney As of January 31, 2019, John M. Duma is a Defense Attorney for the states of Kansas and Missouri. There has been (1) one complaint of ineffectiveness of counsel made against John M. Duma by (1) one person. Background for John… Read More »John M. Duma
Judge Kathryn H. VratilSenior United States District Court JudgeFor the District of Kansas As of January 31, 2019, Judge Kathryn H. Vratil is a Senior United States District Court Judge for the District of Kansas. There has been (1) one complaint of Judicial Misconduct in… Read More »Karthryn H. Vratil
The vast majority (around 90%-95%)of federal prosecutions end in the accused defendants pleading guilty through what is known as a “plea agreement.” All three types of plea agreements are governed by Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. These disturbingly high numbers have… Read More »Judges Shouldn’t Be Involved in Plea Agreements
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath… Read More »The Fourth Amendment
There are three types of plea options when charged with a crime: guilty, not guilty, and nolo contendere (also referred to as “no contest”). See Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(a)(1). “Nolo contendere” is treated like a guilty plea in the sense that it still… Read More »Plea Agreement
The Bureau of Prisons contracts with residential reentry centers (RRCs), also known as halfway houses, to provide assistance to inmates who are nearing release. RRCs provide a safe, structured, supervised environment, as well as employment counseling, job placement, financial management assistance, and other programs and… Read More »Federal Bureau of Prisons Puts Hollywood, California At Risk
The Constitution of the United States was written for our protection. It is interpreted in many ways, but the core elements are the same. Some Amendments are well known, such as the First Amendment which grants us Freedom of Speech and the Thirteenth which made… Read More »United States v. Washington
Joseph “Kyle” BoomerPolice SergeantWinnebago County, Illinois As of December 28, 2018, Joseph “Kyle” Boomer is a Sergeant for Winnebago County, Illinois. There has been (1) one complaint made against Joseph “Kyle” Boomer. Joseph “Kyle” Boomer has (5) five allegations of making claims under penalty of… Read More »Joseph “Kyle” Boomer
Scott R. PaccagniniAssistant United States AttorneyIllinois As of December 28th, 2018, Scott R. Paccagnini is a Assistant United States Attorney. There has been (1) one complaint made against Scott R. Paccagnini. Scott R. Paccagnini has (1) one allegation of failure to grant access to a… Read More »Scott R. Paccagnini, Assistant U.S.A.