Justices seem dubious of government's argument in criminal venue case

The Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of the government's stance that a crime's "contemplated effects" can expand venue beyond where the offense was committed, as seen in Abouammo v. United States. This matters to developers and tech professionals because it could affect how federal prosecutors determine appropriate trial locations for digital crimes, potentially limiting their flexibility. The court’s decision, expected by late June or early July, may clarify that venue is fixed at the location where essential conduct occurs, such as where a document was falsified.

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