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Where appellant inmate challenged a statute’s constitutionality, the trial court erred by ruling appellant did not present an “actual controversy” to the court. Background “Edwards, an inmate, was charged under Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) Operating Procedure (‘OP’) 861.1 for violating disciplinary offense code 213, ‘failing to follow institutional count procedures or interfering with count.’ ...

Most federal criminal legislation is designed to regulate domestic affairs.[1] Over the past few decades, however, Congress has increasingly adopted several laws that apply beyond our shores. One example is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which makes it a crime to bribe a foreign official, a crime that can occur overseas. In those cases, Congress has clearly defined the conduct that federal law prohibits. The question for the jury is whether a defendant engaged in prohibited conduct (with the...

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You predicted it would be. none of us did. it brought you a present. >> kimberly: my gosh. >> eric: bag of tea. >> bob: okay. >> andrea: they have the greatest decision. a lot of people think it will motivate vote torres go to the polls. but it limited the power clause. four justices went to limiting the commerce clause. that is let the new deal happen. >> greg: twitter stuff, there is no winning side to be on -- where are you going? did i offend you? >> rescuing his tea bag. >> greg: twitter pl...