United States v. Van Buren
Jun 03, 2021OUTCOME: conviction vacated
The United States Supreme Court vacated the conviction of Saraliene's client. See the opinion here. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/19-783_k53l.pdf
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OUTCOME: conviction vacated
The United States Supreme Court vacated the conviction of Saraliene's client. See the opinion here. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/19-783_k53l.pdf
OUTCOME: All federal charges dismissed
Saraliene's client was charged with attempted murder and murder conspiracy in connection with a racketeering conspiracy. After extensive pre-trial motions practice, Saraliene's client was dismissed fr ... om this 30-defendant federal gang case in the Northern District of Georgia.
OUTCOME: The court found the client acted in self-defense and dismissed the case.
Saraliene won a self-defense (immunity) motion for a client, avoiding trial altogether. The four violent felonies charged against the client were all dismissed and the client's arrest record was seale ... d.
OUTCOME: Pending opinion from the court
Saraliene argued this case before the Georgia Supreme Court on September 14, 2015. Watch the video here: http://www.gasupreme.us/court-information/oral-arguments-sept-14-2015/
OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY ON ALL EIGHT COUNTS
Attempted Murder/Aggravated Assault in Fulton County, Georgia - in Partnership with Elizabeth Rogan of the Rogan Law Firm.
OUTCOME: Two consecutive life sentences reversed
Based on a motion for new trial filed by Saraliene, a Fulton County Superior Court judge vacated a client's convictions and his two consecutive life sentences. The court found that a juror with a clea ... r bias in sexual assault cases should have been removed from the jury panel for cause before the parties began selecting the jury that would ultimately hear the case. Based on this finding, the court granted the client's request for a new trial.