Thursday, December 13, 2012

Eighth Circuit -- United States v. Jovica Petrovic

Stalking statute does not offend 1A as-applied, given the extortionate threats.

Overbreadth insufficient basis for facial challenge, given the many constitutional functions of the statute.

No error in denying mistrial after a witness remarked that a website looked 'criminal.'

Intimate relationship can be a thing of value for purposes of the extortion statute.

Sufficient evidence for perjury sentencing bump and conviction generally.

United States  v.  Jovica Petrovic
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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