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Designed to keep you on the cutting edge of criminal law.
Federal Criminal Law
Federal Case Law Summaries
The CDRC strives to bring judicial and statutory synopses and updates in a timely and accurate manner. However, nothing can take the place of hard work and due diligence. It is incumbent upon those who reference the "Lawyer's Page" to thoroughly read and analyze the full text of each case, statute or procedural rules so that they may fully grasp the legal significance of reported material.
The following links provide concise summaries of recent Supreme Court and Third Circuit holdings to help the legal practitioner stay on top of federal case law (updated monthly beginning in October).
The Constitution of the United States
The full text of the Constitution is a criminal defense attorneys' most important tool. Click here to read the text of the document that embodies the fundamental principles upon which the American republic is conducted.
The United States Federal Judiciary
Quick Court Links:
- US Supreme Court Homepage | Search Opinions
- United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- Third Circuit Information and Forms
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania-Home Office, Philadelphia
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania-Home Office, Scranton
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania-Home Office, Pittsburgh
United States Legislature
United States Criminal Code -Title 18, its appendices as well as other relevant criminal and procedural provisions of the United States Code.
- Title 18-Crimes and Criminal Procedure
- Appendix to Title 18
- Title 28-The Judiciary
- Appendix to Title 28-Rules, et al.
- Title 26-International Revenue Code-Chapter 75-Crimes
Federal Rules and Sentencing
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
United States Sentencing Commission: contains U.S. mandatory sentencing guidelines and worksheets.
