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Jurisdiction Question

Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 2:12 pm
by zomginternets
In federal courts, appellate jurisdiction over an appeal from a criminal sentence is under 18 USC 3742, or 28 USC 1291? Or both?

Re: Jurisdiction Question

Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 2:42 am
by Judge Philip Banks
I think both. But for 1291, final would mean conviction and sentencing. Don't know about 18 USC 3742 though.