Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Second Circuit -- United States v. Thomas Archer

No error in instruction on knowledge of visa fraud by attorney - general knowledge instruction did not prompt jury towards implying actual knowledge given small size of solo practitioner's office.

No error in denial of instruction that atty's are not held to a higher standard of truth-seeking with respect to client statements.

Sufficient evidence for the jury to find that attorney knew of visa applications.

Error in hundred document, & obstruction of justice sentencing bumps.


United States v. Thomas Archer
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