UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. RICHARD LEE ADAMS
United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, Floyd, Filed Feb. 19, 2016,
Plea Agreement – A proper showing of “actual innocence” is sufficient to satisfy the “miscarriage of justice” prong that will overcome waiver of right to appeal
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ERIC ADAM GRUENINGER v. DIRECTOR, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Harris, Filed Feb. 9, 2016,
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – Raising objection improperly was not a “tactical” decision; failure to object properly to confession in violation of Miranda was constitutionally deficient
MICHAEL MUSACCHIO, PETITIONER v. UNITED STATES
Supreme Court of the United States, Thomas, Filed Jan. 25, 2016,
(Federal) Statute of Limitations – Statute of Limitations defense under 18 USC 3282(a) can not be raised for the first time on appeal