The Bucio Firm | Sidney, OH

STATE V. SMITH

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:20:00 GMT

Legal Triumph:

In a recent legal triumph, Attorney Chris Bucio successfully represented a client facing a community control violation in Auglaize County, revocation from two felony counts three charges, including abduction and felonious assault, stemming from a previous case where we provided legal counsel. The accusations were grave – illegal firearm possession and discharging 19 rounds following a domestic dispute. The looming threat of a 6-year jail sentence hung over our client. However, through meticulous mitigation, we unveiled a crucial factor: our client was grappling with a mental health issue during the incident. Under cross-examination, we exposed critical oversights by the probation officer. Shockingly, she had neglected to review any of our client's medical records and failed to conduct essential drug tests. These revelations played a pivotal role in our defense strategy. Our unwavering efforts bore fruit as the Judge, swayed by the evidence presented, made the decision to keep our client on probation. This case exemplifies the importance of thorough legal representation, diligent mitigation, and the pursuit of justice.

STATE V. NATION

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:05:00 GMT

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A Triumph of Justice: Attorney Villegas Secures Success in Miami County

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:02:00 GMT

Attorney Villegas Secures Success in Miami County

In the realm of legal battles, there are victories that stand out as exemplars of skill, dedication, and unwavering commitment to justice. Recently, Attorney Villegas achieved such milestones in Miami County, representing two clients whose cases were closed with resounding success – and, notably, without any jail time. The first client found themselves facing a serious charge: domestic violence, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Mr. Villegas delved deep into the intricacies of the case, investing countless hours studying the facts and nuances. The result? A courtroom exit with our client by his side, spared from incarceration and instead sentenced to community control. This triumph not only reflects legal acumen but also underscores the compassionate approach taken to ensure a fair resolution.
The second case presented its own set of challenges as the client grappled with an aggravated menacing charge. Through multiple hearings and meticulous evidence gathering, Mr. Villegas demonstrated a strategic prowess that ultimately led to a significant victory. The charge was amended down to disorderly conduct, sparing the client not only from jail time but also from probation, concluding with a modest fine. This outcome highlights Attorney Villegas' ability to navigate the complexities of the legal system, securing the best possible result for those he represents.
The dedication and expertise exhibited by Attorney Villegas in these cases are a testament to his unwavering commitment to justice. By combining legal prowess with a compassionate approach, he has not only safeguarded the rights of his clients but also demonstrated the power of meticulous preparation and strategic thinking in the pursuit of a favorable outcome. In celebrating these successes, we recognize Attorney Villegas as more than a legal representative; he is a champion of justice, ensuring that every client receives a fair and just resolution. The impact of his work extends beyond courtrooms, leaving a lasting impression on the lives of those he represents. With each case, Attorney Villegas reinforces the belief that justice, when diligently pursued, prevails.

STATE V. STONE

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:31:00 GMT

STATE V. STONE

Mr. Villegas delivered a significant legal victory in Logan County. Our client was faced a multitude of serious charges, including Felonious Assault, Abduction, Strangulation, Disrupting Public Services, Using Weapons while Intoxicated, Resisting Arrest, OVI, and Driving Under OVI Suspension.

Thanks to Mr. Villegas' strategic representation, Five charges, including Felonious Assault and Abduction, were dismissed. The remaining four charges, involving OVI, resulted in our client being placed on community control. Additionally, a mandatory 10-day sentence was imposed due to the OVI being the second within 10 years. This outcome reflects Mr. Villegas' skillful advocacy and dedication to achieving the best possible results for our clients.

STATE V. MALVEAUX

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:59:00 GMT

MIAMI COUNTY VICTORY

Mr. Bucio has spent the last several months side by side his client in Miami County who was being charged with four (4) Felony One Rape, Felony Two Robbery, Felony Three Strangulation, Felony Three Abduction. Facing up to over 40 years in Prison.

After spending half of this year working diligently, overnight, nonstop in an effort to prove our clients innocence Mr. Bucio did just that. After declining every plea offer that came our clients way, Mr. Bucio knew his client’s innocence would prevail above all.

In the end Mr. Bucio was able to demonstrate that the allegations of Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse were unfounded. Having an experienced attorney by your side makes all the difference in a criminal matter. While other attorneys would have sought negotiated plea deal in this matter Mr. Bucio aligns his goals in each case the same as the clients. We are happy to announce that this case has been closed and all the charges were dismissed.

STATE V. WOODS

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:27:00 GMT

Mr. Bucio Successfully Closes a Pro Bono Case

Mr. Chris Bucio successfully closed a pro bono case in Darke County today. Mr. Bucio enjoys being able to find the time to be available for those in need of assistance. Our client was being charged with Theft, a felony of the fifth degree and through the efforts of Mr. Bucio, the charge was mitigated down to Obstructing Official Business, a misdemeanor of the first degree, free of any jail time. Our client is able to have this expunged from her record, as a courtesy from our Office.

Mr. Rafael A. Villegas awarded Top 10 Attorney's Under 40

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:03:00 GMT

Mr. Rafael A. Villegas awarded NACDA Top 10 Attorney Under 40

Congratulations to our Attorney Rafael A. Villegas, he has recently been awarded the NACDA Top 10 Attorney Under 40. Mr. Villegas continues to amass accolades for his work as a criminal defense attorney. His knowledge and trial experience has earned him an impressive reputation not only with his clients, but amongst his peers in the legal profession. He dedicates numerous hours defending our clients, ensuring each client receives the best outcome.

STATE V. DUNCAN

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:39:00 GMT

STATE V. DUNCAN 2023

Our client is a traveling Registered Nurse working in Ohio when she was charged with a pile of felonies in Mercer County, Ohio. She was indicted for Attempted Rape - F2, Attempted Sexual Battery - F4, Gross Sexual Imposition - F4, Assault - M1, and Endangering Children - M1.

After months of timeless work, endless hours in pre-trials, deliberations, and continuous negotiations and a deep analysis of the evidence, our client walked out of court, free of any prison time, and no probation. The charges were amended from felonies to misdemeanors.

Top Attorneys Rising in Ohio & Kentucky

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:49:00 GMT

Top Attorneys Rising in Ohio & Kentucky

February 10, 2023

A very big shout out to our own Rafael Villegas for being granted a Rising Star award in both Ohio and Kentucky for his professional achievements.

Fun fact: Rafael has practiced in over 25 counties, and counting, in Ohio. He has always strived to give his clients his very best for every case and will continue to do so as he advances even further in his career.

Case Victory

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:41:00 GMT

Case Victory

January 25, 2023

Congratulations to our own Associate Attorney Rafael Villegas for his successful outcome in Allen County today! He successfully obtained not Guilty verdicts on all felony drug possession charges. Rafael spent three whole days in trial to ensure that our client walked out in the end, alongside her family and happy with her verdict.

After reaching their respective verdicts, members of the jury commented that they liked Rafael's presentation of the defense.

End of Year Recap for Attorney Villegas

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:08:00 GMT

End of Year of Recap for Attorney Villegas

December 9, 2022

Attorney Rafael A. Villegas has been hired to represent clients in three different Domestic Violence cases in the past two months. Through his diligence and tireless work, Attorney Villegas was able to successfully dismiss all three Domestic Violence cases!

Case Victory

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:59:00 GMT

Case Victory

December 5, 2022

Mr. Williams was charged with an OVI. After multiple pre-trials, Mr. Bucio was able to successfully work out a plea deal in which Mr. Williams was able to go free after having already successfully completed his time already served.

Case Victory

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:23:00 GMT

Case Victory

November 9, 2022

Mr. Lantz was facing over twenty years in prison for multiple Felony violations for Failure to Register, as well as Parole Violations. At the jury trial it was proven that the deputy sheriff officer in charge of record keeping had inconsistent and disorganized files resulting in him being immediately released from incarceration and the Parole Violation was dismissed.

Case Victory

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:18:00 GMT

Case Victory

November 9, 2022

Mr. Johns was charged with Violating a Protection Order against his ex-girlfriend. Complicating matters further, Mr. Johns was on probation for violating the Protection Order and was facing 1-2 years in jail if he was confuted on those charges . Mr. Bucio was able to confirm a Not Guilty verdict and Mr. Johns was able to walk out a free man with his four year old son and with full custody of his child.

Case Victory- Case Dismissed

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:13:00 GMT

Case Dismissed

November 9, 2022

Mr. Marenberg was charged for Possessing and Downloading/Sharing Child Porn Imagery. After conducting a vigorous Civil Protection Order hearing (CPO), and filing a Motion to Suppress evidence due to overreach by the Judge and State Prosecutor, all evidence was thrown out and the case was dismissed.

Case Victory

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:07:00 GMT

Case Victory

November 9, 2022

Mr. Matthews was charged with Aggravated Murder of an 87 year-old man whom he allegedly did landscape for. After a three week long trial that encompassed 38 witnesses and over 1,000 exhibits. Mr. Bucio and Mr. Villegas secured a not guilty verdict for Aggravated Murder and 1st Degree Murder.

Lima Affiliate Scholarship Winner

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:52:00 GMT

Lima Affiliate 2021 Scholarship Winner

September 30, 2022

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEAM'S PARALEGAL!!!

Tayonnna Lasenby, paralegal for The Bucio Firm, LLC has been named as the Lima Affiliate for the 2021 Scholarship Winner for National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ). NABCJ is a non-profit association that provides leaders dedicated to improving the administration of criminal justice. Created in 1974, the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice has made a goal of achieving equal justice for blacks and other minorities. Their members consist of criminal justice professionals such as those in law enforcement, institutional and community corrections, courts, social services, academia, religious and other community-based interests as well as criminal justice students and community leaders.

Copy of Plea offered to Lima man charged with photographing naked minor

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:30:00 GMT

Plea offered to Lima man charged with photographing naked minor

On September 19, 2022, Prosecutors placed a plea deal on the record for a Lima man charged with photographing a then 14-year-old who was naked, along with charges of voyeurism and tampering with evidence.

Bradden Crumrine, 20, was indicted in May on charges of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance, a second-degree felony, tampering with evidence, a felony of the third degree and voyeurism, a felony of the fifth degree. Under the proposed settlement, Crumrine would plead guilty to tampering with evidence and voyeurism in exchange for the state’s dismissal of the remaining count.

The offer will remain until noon Oct. 1, Allen County assistant prosecutor John Willamowski Jr. said.

Defense attorney Christopher Bucio said Crumrine will not accept the deal at this time.

According to court records, Crumrine is accused of trespassing to photograph the minor who was naked “for the purpose of sexually arousing or gratifying Bradden L. Crumrine” on Dec. 19, 2021. He is also accused of altering, destroying, concealing or removing evidence to prevent it from being used in an investigation against him.

A jury trial is set for 8:45 a.m. Nov. 1 for Bradden, who is out on bond.

Case Victory

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:50:00 GMT

Say Cheese!

In a recent win, Attorney Christopher R. Bucio was able to assist a client who was charged with an OVI. Counsel had a pre-trial conference with the prosecutor's office regarding this case where they discussed the medical conditions of the client and mistakes that were made by the Highway Patrol at the time. The two were to agree on Physical Control. However, during sentencing, the judge was able to be convinced to allow Mr. Bucio's client to enroll in a 2-day program with a one day license suspension. The client and his best fried, ecstatic over the outcome, wanted to take an instagram picture in order to commemorate the decision.

Attorney Rafael Villegas Appears in Lima News Broadcast

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:20:00 GMT

Attorney Villegas to Represent Defendant in Lima Faced with Murder Charges

LIMA — Murders charges will be sought against six teenagers who reportedly set in motion a plan to rob a Lima man last Friday, only to have that poorly-orchestrated scheme result in the man’s shooting death.

An Allen County grand jury will be asked to return murder indictments against two of the teens prosecutors say were complicit in the robbery attempt which ended in the death of 17-year-old Lima resident Jaden Halpern.

Four juveniles who participated in the planning and attempted execution of the robbery will also face murder charges.

Jaquan Glenn of Lima and Keion Darden of Louisville, Kentucky, appeared in Lima Municipal Court on Thursday for probable cause hearings. The 18-year-olds saw their cases bound over to Allen County Common Pleas Court for grand jury consideration. Magistrates John Payne and Richard Warren continued the $900,000 bonds for Glenn and Darden, respectively.

New details surrounding the shooting emerged during Thursday’s hearings as Lima Police Department Detective Steve Stechschulte took the witness stand. He described events that led to police being called to 764 W. Lane Ave. on the morning of June 10. Halpern was found dead inside the residence. A preliminary autopsy report from the Lucas County Coroners Office revealed he died as the result of a single gunshot wound, Stechschulte said.

Stechschulte said Glenn told police he had “picked up a couple of females” earlier that morning and took them to a residence in the 100 block of East Fourth Street.

“He said one person brought up the idea to commit a robbery and a female came up with Jayden Halpern as a potential target. He was believed to have a large quantity of marijuana and some guns in the home,” the LPD detective said.

The group, which included Glenn, Darden, a juvenile male and three juvenile females, drove to the Lane Avenue residence. Stechschulte testified that the females attempted to lure Halpern outside the home in hopes of carrying out a robbery. When that failed, two males attempted to force their way inside the home.

Glenn told the detective the two males carrying replica weapons — an AR-15-style rifle and a handgun — got to the threshold of the entrance when they were engaged by Halpern.

“A shot was fired and everybody ran,” Stechschulte said.

The single bullet struck Halpern in the right side of his abdomen. He was found by officers lying on a bed inside the home, already deceased.

Stechschulte said Darden gave a similar story when interviewed by police. He admitted carrying a replica handgun and being the second person to attempt to enter the home. The unnamed person in front of him was said to be carrying a replica AR-15 rifle.

“We never did find the pistol,” Stechschulte said, adding that a rifle discovered by police was a replica.

Attorneys Chima Ekeh and Rafael Villegas, representing Glenn and Darden, respectively, each sought a reduction in their clients’ bond. Allen County Prosecuting Attorney Juergen Waldick opposed the request in both cases, calling the defendants’ behaviour “egregious” and telling the magistrates that murder charges would be sought in both cases.

Hearing are scheduled in Allen County Juvenile Court on Tuesday for the four juvenile suspects. Each reportedly will be charged with murder.

Stechschulte said the names of the juveniles involved will be released once charges have been finalized.

“This ought to be broadcast in all schools so young people can see what happens in tragedies such as this when kids think they’re just playing around,” Magistrate Warren said.

Top 100 Lawyers Attorneys

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:52:00 GMT

Christopher appears in the Top 100 Attorneys Magazine

Christopher Bucio

Christopher Bucio has practiced criminal law since 2003, shortly after obtaining his degree from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Law. He started out as a public defender, which gave him extensive trial and court experience, and is now the lead attorney for the criminal defense division of Bradley & Associates Attorneys at Law. To this day, however, Christopher has not prosecuted a single case. “Doing so would feel unnatural to me,” he says.

Along with managing partner, Karen Bradley, Bradley & Associates handles both criminal and immigration law, a unique but effective combination of specialties. Karen heads the immigration practice, something she cares deeply about as an expatriate of Belize, and Christopher’s practice is devoted to the defense of large felony cases, often for people with financial challenges. A small, but not insignificant, percentage of clients require both services, which led to their distinctive moniker as a “crimmigration” firm.

Christopher distinguishes himself through a personal approach to each case and with every client. At any given time, his caseload will not exceed 65 defendants because they are high-profile and therefore, time intensive. “Keeping a small clientele base really allows me to focus,” Christopher says. And too, he includes paralegals, investigators, and other integral figures in his case preparation to ensure maximum transparency, often requiring weekly meetings to ensure every detail in considered.

Christopher’s success and impressive number of not-guilty verdicts earned the firm a Client Choice Award from Martindale Hubble in 2020, as well as an Avo Client Choice Award every year since 2012, as well as a plethora of 5-Star Google Reviews.

Christopher is highly respected by both clients and colleagues for his integrity, honesty, and dedication. “I give every single client my cell phone number so they can always contact me. I feel this is important because these individuals are going through the biggest, and possibly the worst, event of their lives.” Helping those in need is part of the Bradley & Associates ethos. “While we cannot guarantee an outcome, we can promise hard work and availability,” he says.

Christopher Bucio

Lead Attorney for Criminal Defense Division

The Bucio Firm LLC, Attorneys at Law

Website: www.chrisbuciolaw.com

Case Victory - Charges Dismissed

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:22:00 GMT

Case Victory - Case Dismissed

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:26:00 GMT

Client Victory - Evidence Suppressed

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:12:00 GMT

The Cost of Good Defense

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:32:00 GMT

Education

Expertise

Teamwork

The Hot Hand in Law

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:06:00 GMT

By Chris Bucio

The game of Basketball transcends Time Zones, Zip Codes, and the Rich and Poor. It allows the underdog to become the top dog. Through this game the kid from the single parent house with two windows can develop confidence (player swag) and learn lessons that he/she can apply to successes in life.

It is this mantra that anyone can play no matter where you come from that has most attracted me to this game that I revere and love; and why as a lawyer I still choose basketball over golf 100 out of 100 times.

After 30 years of grinding, I have been fortunate enough to still be able to lace it up twice a week and play my old man in YMCA pickup ball. In my earlier days I played High School, Collegiate, and participated in leagues that featured professional basketball players. But no matter where I played or what level I played at two things always remained the same and were the unwritten gospel:

1) The hot hand is real; and

2) Everyone must feed the hot hand.

So what in the world does having the hot hand in basketball have to do with the hot hand in law? One word: PERCEPTION…

Scientific study after scientific study has been done regarding the perceived hot hand in basketball. Arguably the most well regarded study culminated when psychologist Tom Gilovich and his research assistants walked into the Spectrum, the home of the NBA Philadelphia 76ers, in the early 1980’s to meet and interview Harvey Pollack. The professional basketball players were summoned to the psychologist after practice one day for field experiments created by Harvey Pollack. Pollack was a basketball stats nerd and was super fixated on the mystique of the hot hand, but he wasn’t a scholar. He was the statistician for the 76ers. Pollack was light years ahead of his time and went by the nickname of “SuperStat.” Pollack had the exact information that Gilovich and his assistants needed. In fact, he was the only person with that information, considering he was the only person in the NBA who bothered keeping track of shots and how they were attempted.

After working with the players for several days in the gym and in the lab, the following analysis and takeaways took root: Did these professional basketball players ever feel like they couldn’t miss a shot after making a few shots in a row? The 76ers said yes. Did they think they had a better chance of making their next shot after making a few shots in a row? Yes. Did they take more shots after making a few shots in a row? Yes. Did they think it was the right strategy to pass the ball to the player with the hot hand? The overall answer of these NBA players was a resounding yes. This was the exact response Gilovich expected from them. In fact, he’d already polled 100 basketball fans with the same questions. They had provided the same answers as the Sixers. They were absolutely convinced the hot hand existed. But that wasn’t all. Gilovich then presented these fans with a hypothetical player who made 50% of his shots. What was that player’s shooting percentages, he then asked them to estimate, after making a shot and missing a shot? The participants in this survey were smart basketball fans from Stanford, but their responses lacked probabilistic reason. They estimated that a 50% shooter became a 61% shooter after making a shot but only a 42% shooter after missing a shot. That didn’t seem to make any mathematical sense. Their belief in the hot hand was so strong that it appeared to infect their brains with nonsense.

Their convictions carried all signs of bias, specifically cognitive bias. As it turned out, Gilovich possessed this very evidence. He looked at the sequences of Sixers shots that Pollack had given them and calculated each player’s shooting percentage immediately after making a shot and missing a shot. If there were such a thing as the hot hand, the probabilities would be higher after made shots. They weren’t. The players they analyzed were more likely to make a shot after missing a shot than they were after making one. When they thought they were hot, they were not. On those occasions when Sixers hit three shots in a row, they ended up shooting worse than if they had missed three shots in a row.

In summation, the study concluded that the hot hand actually doesn’t really exist; however fans, refs, players and the person who thinks he/she has the hot hand all actually do think he/she has the hot hand.

Why does this matter? Because everyone involved in basketball perceives the hot hand as real; and their behavior changes once they perceive it has taken hold of a player.

The changes that occur can be as subtle as the ref blowing the whistle when Lebron James drives to the basket, to the teammates passing up open, good shots to pass the ball to the perceived hot hand for a more difficult shot.

According to Behavioral Scientists Peter Ayton and IIan Fischer, people seem to believe that people can get hot, but that inanimate devices cannot.

But what if we extend the principles of the hot hand fallacy beyond basketball? What if that bias is what determines whether a Venezuelan artist gets asylum in the Unites States?

The paper was called “Refugee Roulette.” It was the most comprehensive study of US immigration ever published, based on more than four hundred thousand asylum cases, including those overseen by the people entrusted with making the single most important decision of another person’s life: Judges… It was and is an explosive piece of academic scholarship. The conclusion of their analysis of asylum applicants was stunning and a powerful repudiation of the way the system was thought to work. Whether the asylum applicant is able to live comfortably in the United States or instead be deported to his/her country where he/she fears for their lives is very seriously influenced by a roll of the dice.

The main take away from their paper was that immigrants subject themselves to that roll of the dice as soon as they apply for asylum. Their odds of staying in the United States alter based on circumstances beyond their control. There is no such thing as a level playing field. In fact the same application could easily produce several different outcomes. For example, Chinese asylum seekers only win 7% of their cases in Orlando. One immigration judge grants asylum in 6% of cases. However, another immigration judge in the same courthouse grants asylum 91% of the time. These deviations occur more remarkably when you factor in cities like New York and Los Angeles where judges strongly deviate from the federal averages.

“There is exceptional variation in decision making from one official to the next, from one office to the next, from one region to the next, from one Court of Appeals to the next, and from one year to the next,” the researchers wrote.

The most breathtaking take away of this upsetting study was that nothing in a case was more important than the judge—not the asylum applicants, not the country they were coming from, not the skills they possessed, and not even why they were fleeing in the first place. There is a great deal of randomness that goes into assigning judges. A deserving immigrant who could bring a wealth of energy and strengths to the United States may get stuck with a strict judge in New York instead of a lenient one in Orlando.

The process is especially cruel to asylum hopefuls because it’s not about the who and where. It’s also about the when.

Asylum seekers’ chances of staying in the United States depend on whether the judge who was randomly assigned their case recently granted asylum in a completely unrelated case. That’s how arbitrary it can be. The asylum court is basically a roll of the dice.

Judges occupy a complicated role in our legal system and society overall. We give them the authority to play God. When they feel it’s their job to balance things out, they become the opposite of the basketball fans cheering for a hot streak to continue. Instead, it’s the judge’s obligation to ignore the streak and make an impartial call. No doubt judges altogether are doing their best but sometimes they fail to uphold that standard. They notice the streak. They believe there shouldn’t be a streak. So they end the streak before the player can even shoot.

Economist Kelly Shue analyzed more than 150,000 decisions from 357 asylum judges. She calculated the average grant rate to be around 29%. But when she looked at the sequence of cases, she could identify when the average shifted. She found that judges were less likely to grant asylum immediately after they granted asylum in their last case. That is devastating. It literally means that an immigrant in need of asylum—someone who already fought the odds to escape the terrible conditions of their native country—is automatically and trivially penalized for something they had nothing to do with. The statistics only get more egregious if the judge has granted asylum in two straight cases. He is 5.5% less likely to give asylum in the next case than if he denied the previous two cases, seemingly regardless of the merits of the applicants.

One possible way to fix how the perceived hot streak influences federal immigration judges is by changing the way that asylum judges get assigned cases. Asylum applicants could have their cases heard twice. We could have a system where the initial judge makes the decision, and then another judge reviews the decision. Seeing the cases in different orders could eliminate the issue of the hot hand bias.

In the end, how the perceived hot streak affects basketball players versus how it affects asylum seekers differs in one strong way. In the latter, judges are somewhat deciding who lives and who dies.

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Cohen, Elizabeth. “’Illegal,’ How America’s Lawless Immigration Regime Threatens Us All.” (Jan. 2020): 59-82.

Gilovich, Thomas, Robert Vallone, and Amos Tversky. “The Hot Hand in Basketball: On the Misperception of Random Sequences.” Cognitive Psychology 17, no. 3 (July 1985): 295-314.

Ramji-Nogales, Jaya, Andrew I. Schoenhotz, and Philip G. Schrag. “Refugee Roulette & Disparities in Asylum Adjudication.” Stanford Law Review 60, no. 2 (Nov. 2007): 295-411.

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