Drug Linked Firearms Cases

A Primer for Prosecution

Illegal drug-linked firearms crime represents some of the most difficult casework a prosecutor can undertake. The prospect of multiple defendants, none of whom claim the drugs or firearms confiscated during the arrest; witnesses who are afraid to come forward or recant their earlier statements for fear of retaliation; unsympathetic witnesses whose own criminal records are lengthier than the defendant’s; and creative defense “challenges-du-jour”—all contribute to the maze of difficulties typical of drug-related firearms prosecution. This publication is offered to help state and local prosecutors new to drug and gun prosecution to understand these challenges and to help them assess, prepare and prosecute drug-related firearms cases in state or federal court.

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Prosecuting Gang Cases

What Local Prosecutors Need to Know

Trying a gang case is one of the most difficult undertakings a prosecutor can face. Reluctant witnesses, perjurious testimony, and hostile and intimidating courtroom crowds are but a few of the myriad prob-lems a gang prosecutor can expect in trial. This monograph seeks to address various pre-trial and trial issues in the context of gang evidence.

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Prosecutors' Guide to the ATF

Prosecutors' Guide to the ATF

Prosecutors are learning to use the services and information available to them from the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to build a solid, airtight case against an individual accused of violating either state or federal firearms statutes.

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Cross-Designation & Federal Firearms Laws

What Local Prosecutors Need to Know

This brief publication seeks to provide some answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding cross-designation and the federal firearms laws.

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Combating Gun Violence

Promising Practices for America's Prosecutors

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Combating Gun Violence

An In-Depth Look At Richmond's Project Exile

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Swift & Certain Newsletter

A newsletter updating prosecutors on topics and events pertaining to the prosecution of gun violence.

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