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Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog

Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog covers topics such as technology and the law, computer forensics and cyber crime defense. By Miami, Florida criminal defense attorney, David S. Seltzer.

http://www.cybercrimelawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress Child Porn Evidence on iPod – U.S. v. Needham

Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress Child Porn Evidence on iPod – U.S. v. Needham

In Dougherty v. City of Covina, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a suburban Los Angeles man that an accusation of molestation alone was not sufficient evidence to legalize a search of his home for child pornography. The…
Jun 17
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Facts Increasing Mandatory Minimum Must Be Decided by Juries – Alleyne v. United State

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Facts Increasing Mandatory Minimum Must Be Decided by Juries – Alleyne v. United State

In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that juries, not judges, must decide any facts that would increase the defendant’s maximum sentence. That’s because every defendant has the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial. But two…
Jun 11
Court Reverses Dismissal of Case Based on Lack of Real Victim in Online Sex Sting – Georgia v. Grube

Court Reverses Dismissal of Case Based on Lack of Real Victim in Online Sex Sting – Georgia v. Grube

I write here fairly often about undercover online operations in which police officers pretend to be underage girls in order to lure adults who want to have sex with children. The courts have consistently ruled that this is not illegal…

Rank this Week: 989

Covers New York criminal law topics such as criminal procedure, DWI and traffic offenses, drugs and narcotics, fraud related offenses, and violent crimes. By New York criminal defense attorney, Jeremy Saland.

http://www.newyorkcriminallawyerblog.com/

Jun 10
Does Merely Asserting "Substantial Pain" Satsify the Prosecution's Burden to Sustain a Complaint for Third Degree Assault (NY PL 120.00)

Does Merely Asserting "Substantial Pain" Satsify the Prosecution's Burden to Sustain a Complaint for Third Degree Assault (NY PL 120.00)

You slap someone in the face. Certainly its not nice, but is it a Third Degree Assault in New York? You punch someone in the gut. Again...not nice...but is it an Assault in the Third Degree? You kick someone in the ribs (maybe they deserved…
May 15
When a Mere Conclusion by the NYPD Cannot Sustain a Complaint for PL 220.03

When a Mere Conclusion by the NYPD Cannot Sustain a Complaint for PL 220.03

The ease by which the police can arrest and Assistant District Attorneys can prosecute denizens of New York City (or any municipality in New York State) for drug crimes can be greatly concerning. Merely because one is a New York drug lawyer…
May 6
New York Criminal Lawyers Get Dismissal of Client's Weapon Possession Arrest of PL 265.01(2)

New York Criminal Lawyers Get Dismissal of Client's Weapon Possession Arrest of PL 265.01(2)

With the amount of blog entries I have recently drafted relating to New York weapon crimes including those involving New York firearm laws and knife arrests, one would think that the criminal lawyers at Crotty Saland PC spend their days…

Rank this Week: 1030

False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law

Covers the False Claims Act, Qui Tams, whistleblowers, and other related collateral proceedings, with special emphasis on health care fraud. By A. Brian Albritton.

http://falseclaimsactlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 5
The First Circuit Strictly Applies False Claims Act's First-to-File Rule to Bar Subsequent Qui Tam Suits Based on Same Fact

The First Circuit Strictly Applies False Claims Act's First-to-File Rule to Bar Subsequent Qui Tam Suits Based on Same Fact

The First Circuit recently followed the D.C. Circuit's decision in United States ex rel. Batiste v. SLM Corp., 659 F.3d 1204 (D.C. Cir. 2011) in holding that a relator's qui tam complaint does not have to satisfy the heightened pleading…
May 27
Recent Qui Tam/FCA Articles from Around the Web

Recent Qui Tam/FCA Articles from Around the Web

Dear Readers:I apologize for my absence the last few weeks. I am happy to be back writing articles. I have recently come across several blogs and bloggers who have written about a number interesting qui tam and False Claims Act ("FCA") cases:…
Apr 9
The Sixth Circuit Limits FCA Liability Arising Under Express and Implied Certifications: US ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associate

The Sixth Circuit Limits FCA Liability Arising Under Express and Implied Certifications: US ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associate

In United States ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associates, Inc., 2013 WL 1285590 (6th Cir. April 1, 2013), the Sixth Circuit reversed an $11 million False Claims Act judgment and rejected the Government's attempt to turn a health care provider's…

Rank this Week: 1020

Kansas Defenders

Forum for discussion about issues and appellate decisions of interest to Kansas defenders.

http://kansasdefenders.blogspot.com/

May 31
Rare win under Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Act

Rare win under Uniform Mandatory Disposition of Detainers Act

Benjamin Fisher and Shawn Lautz won in State v. Burnett, No. 100,766 (Kan. May 31, 2013), reversing a Reno County conviction for aggravated weapons violation. The Court reversed the conviction based on a violation of the Uniform…
Apr 22
Justice Rosen wants justice in plea agreement

Justice Rosen wants justice in plea agreement

In State v. Jackson, No. 106,184 (Kan. April 12, 2013), the KSC reversed a 310-month sentence in a Jessica's Law case based on the failure of the district court to follow the proper procedures when it departed to a guidelines sentence (Carol…
Apr 19
"Patently egregious" comments in closing argument warrant new trial

"Patently egregious" comments in closing argument warrant new trial

Michelle Davis won in State v. Stimec, No. 103,329 (Kan. April 19, 2013), reversing two Wyandotte County convictions for aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The court held the prosecutor's statements made during rebuttal…

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Boston Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Boston criminal law and DUI news. By the Law Offices of Lefteris K. Travayiakis, P.C.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyersblog.com/

May 21
Lowell Father Charged with Assaulting 2 Month Old Son

Lowell Father Charged with Assaulting 2 Month Old Son

A Lowell father was arraigned in Lowell District Court last week on Massachusetts Violent Crimes Charges for allegedly assaulting his two month old infant. The defendant, Christopher Berry, was formally arraigned on Aggravated Assault &…
May 16
Massachusetts Pastor Charged with Rape of a Child

Massachusetts Pastor Charged with Rape of a Child

A Lynn priest was arraigned in Lynn District Court on various Massachusetts Sexual Assault Charges for allegedly sexually molesting over several years. The defendant, Daniel Lopez, was a priest at the Vida Real Internacional Congregation in…
Apr 20
2nd Suspect Charged with Massachusetts Murder in Dorchester Stabbing

2nd Suspect Charged with Massachusetts Murder in Dorchester Stabbing

A second defendant was charged with Murder in connection to the October stabbing death of Cherby Lajoie in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The female defendant, Tarayiah Hunt, 21, of Dorchester, was formally arraigned in the Dorchester Division…

Rank this Week: 994

Lawyer & Strafverteidiger Blog

Presents news and decisions on German criminal law. By Dr. Bottner.

http://www.anwalt-strafverteidiger.de/

Jun 19
Verfahrenseinstellung im Fall eines zu schnellen Rollstuhlfahrer

Verfahrenseinstellung im Fall eines zu schnellen Rollstuhlfahrer

Das Straßenverkehrsrecht gilt auch für Rollstuhlfahrer. Das dachte sich jedenfalls die Polizei, als sie ein Ermittlungsverfahren gegen einen Rollstuhlfahrer wegen Geschwindigkeitsüberschreitung einleitete. Darüber hinaus…
Jun 17
Sexueller Missbrauch von Kindern: Verfahren gegen Priester eingestellt

Sexueller Missbrauch von Kindern: Verfahren gegen Priester eingestellt

Die Staatsanwaltschaft Bonn ermittelte gegen einen Geistlichen wegen sexuellen Missbrauchs von Kindern (§ 176 StGB). Der Beschuldigte soll sich in einem katholischen Kindergarten vor einem dreieinhalbjährigen Mädchen entkleidet…
Jun 14
Freispruch nach Flaschenwurf auf Polizisten

Freispruch nach Flaschenwurf auf Polizisten

Ein 32-Jähriger stand vor dem Landgericht wegen gefährlicher Körperverletzung und Widerstands gegen Vollstreckungsbeamte. Der Mann soll eine Bierflasche nach einem Polizisten geworfen und ihn dabei am Kopf verletzt haben.…

Rank this Week: 1086

Kans Law Firm

Covers Minnesota criminal law.

http://www.kanslaw.com/blog

Jun 18
Drinking And Biking In Minnesota

Drinking And Biking In Minnesota

A recent newspaper article discussed an increasing tendency among young, urban Minnesotans to use bicycles as a preferred mode of transport. This article also helped spark a lot of lively debate on the Minneapolis Star Tribune blog on…
Jun 16
MN Court of Appeals Refuses To Overturn DWI Conviction Based On Necessity Defense

MN Court of Appeals Refuses To Overturn DWI Conviction Based On Necessity Defense

The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently refused a defense by a convicted drunk driver to toss out her charges on the grounds that she was driving drunk out of necessity. The woman claimed in a recent court case that she was only behind the…
Jun 13
With No Exceptions Left, the Good Faith Exception Emerges in McNeely Challenges in Minnesota

With No Exceptions Left, the Good Faith Exception Emerges in McNeely Challenges in Minnesota

Courts use the good faith exception as a tool of last resort. When all other arguments fail and the court does not want to suppress evidence, they will find the good faith exception in the corner of the cupboard. Prosecutors may…

Rank this Week: 1037

The Edelstein Firm Blog

Features opinion and commentary on the practice of criminal defense. By David Edelstein.

http://www.miami-criminal-lawyer.net/blog/

Jun 18
Cops Can Search Databases With Photos Of 120 Million, Many Never Arrested

Cops Can Search Databases With Photos Of 120 Million, Many Never Arrested

The faces of more than 120 million people in searchable photo databases that state officials assembled to prevent driver’s-license fraud increasingly are used by police to identify suspects, accomplices, and innocent bystanders in a…
Jun 18
High Court: Any Fact That Increases Mandatory Minimum Must Go to Jury

High Court: Any Fact That Increases Mandatory Minimum Must Go to Jury

The U.S. Supreme Court today reversed a previous opinion and ruled that any fact that increases the mandatory minimum penalty in a case must be submitted to the jury. The 5-to-4 ruling came in the case of Allen Alleyne, who had 84 months…
Jun 18
Supreme Court: Prosecutors Can Use Suspect’s Silence As Evidence of Guilt

Supreme Court: Prosecutors Can Use Suspect’s Silence As Evidence of Guilt

Prosecutors can use a suspect’s silence during informal police questioning as evidence of guilt at a later trial, says a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling reported by the Christian Science Monitor. Read more..

Rank this Week: 1039

Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida violent crimes, drug offenses, DUIs, traffic offenses and federal crimes. By Blake & Dorsten, P.A.

http://www.tampabaycriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Florida woman stabs her boyfriend for his "gassy" behavior

Florida woman stabs her boyfriend for his "gassy" behavior

In what police are calling an odd domestic violence case, a Collier County woman is facing aggravated battery charges after police say she stabbed her boyfriend. The reason? Because he allegedly "farted" in her face! According to the…
Jun 13
In Pinellas the gang member database is changing

In Pinellas the gang member database is changing

A recent article in the Tampa Bay Times describes how one can now appeal their inclusion inside the Pinellas county gang database. We are among the first counties in the state to address this issue. After long awknowledging that the…
Jun 7
In 2012 Pinellas, Domestic homicides increased the most in 20 year

In 2012 Pinellas, Domestic homicides increased the most in 20 year

From the Tampa Bay Times online, in 2012 domestic homicide has seen the largest increase in Pinellas in almost two decades. The report, commissioned by the Pinellas County Domestic Violence Task Force, recorded 13 homicides last year. This…

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San Jose Criminal Defense Lawyer…

San Jose Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Published By Erik Johnson

http://www.sanjosecriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Apr 23
Marijuana Possession With Intent to Distribute: Not Necessarily Deportable

Marijuana Possession With Intent to Distribute: Not Necessarily Deportable

For certain crimes a non-citizen, but legal resident, may be deported if the crime is an "aggravated felony" under 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a). In some cases the deportable defendant cannot even seek relief in the form of a formal hearing where…
Apr 19
Supreme Court Reverses Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Arrest Case

Supreme Court Reverses Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Arrest Case

Finally, the United States Supreme Court has ruled on an issue that has boggled the minds of criminal defense lawyers for decades: warrantless blood draws from people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (or DUI). See this…
Apr 5
Can I Refuse to Give Blood When Arrested for a DUI?

Can I Refuse to Give Blood When Arrested for a DUI?

Most people these days are savvy enough to know that the police cannot search a home or person or simply take evidence without a warrant, signed off my a judge or magistrate. Unfortunately, these same rules do not apply when a peace officer…

Rank this Week: 1076

Checkpoints DUI Blog

Covers arrest procedures, DUI news and DUI questions. By Total DUI.

http://www.totaldui.com/blog

Nov 19
Atlanta News Anchor Arrested for Drunk Driving After Causing Crash

Atlanta News Anchor Arrested for Drunk Driving After Causing Crash

By John Clark A popular news anchor in Atlanta, Georgia, was pulled over for drunk driving this week after causing a frightening car accident, according to a recent report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Sources say that Amanda Davis,…
Nov 12
Drunk Driver Strikes and Kills Two Homeless People in Los Angele

Drunk Driver Strikes and Kills Two Homeless People in Los Angele

By John Clark A drunk driver allegedly struck and killed two homeless people who were sleeping on a sidewalk in downtown Los Angeles, according to a report this week from the Los Angeles Times. Sources say that 19-year-old Carmen Elena…
Nov 2
Hall of Fame Baseball Player Carlton Fisk Arrested for Drunk Driving

Hall of Fame Baseball Player Carlton Fisk Arrested for Drunk Driving

By John Clark Carlton Fisk, a Hall of Fame catcher who played for both the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox, was arrested for a DUI this week after he was allegedly found unconscious behind the wheel of his car, according to an ESPN…

Rank this Week: 1040

Second Circuit Blog

Feature case summaries and commentary by the Federal Defenders office in New York City.

http://circuit2.blogspot.com/

Nov 17
On Bank

On Bank

United States v. Gyanbaah, No. 10-2441-cr (2d Cir. November 8, 2012) (Winter, Lynch, Carney, CJJ)
Nov 17
Radio Smack

Radio Smack

United States v. Lacey, No. 11-2404-cr (2d Cir. November 7, 2012) (Winter, Straub, Lynch, CJJ)
Nov 17
PC World

PC World

United States v. Harrison, No. 11-1240-cr (2d Cir. November 6, 2012) (Cabranes, Chin, Carney, CJJ) (per curiam)

Rank this Week: 1055

Crime & Federalism

Covers civil rights, criminal law, federalism, and Section 1983. By Norman Pattis and Michael Cernovich.

http://www.crimeandfederalism.com/

Jun 20
The Great Courses Meets Trial Law

The Great Courses Meets Trial Law

Trails of Evidence: How Forensic Sciene Works. Thirty-six, thirty-minute lectures covering such fascinating subjects as:
Jun 14
Revenge Feels Good

Revenge Feels Good

Anyone who tells you that revenge should not be taken is a pussy who lacks the ability to take revenge. Once as a kid I made the mistake of going to my hometown carnival. Because I didn't have any friends, I went alone. I probably wanted to…
Jun 13
No One Sees the Struggle

No One Sees the Struggle

A lot of people have a problem with what I write because they only see who I am - or, as it would be far better to say, who I've become. Look, I'm not even going to lie. I'm a good looking guy with a nice body and a lot of swagger. I am…

Rank this Week: 1070

Jacksonville Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal defense law topics such as DUI, domestic violence, drug and federal crimes, search and seizure, theft, and white collar crime. By Jacksonville, Florida attorneys, Shorstein & Lasnetski.

http://www.jacksonvillecriminallawyerblog.com/

Jun 19
Could the Federal Fair Sentencing Act Apply to All Federal Inmates Previously Charged With Crack Cocaine Crime

Could the Federal Fair Sentencing Act Apply to All Federal Inmates Previously Charged With Crack Cocaine Crime

As we have discussed on here several times, the federal government finally got around to reducing (not eliminating) the huge disparity between sentences for powder cocaine crimes and crack cocaine crimes. Under the old law, which was in…
Jun 16
An Interesting Graph Regarding the War on Drug

An Interesting Graph Regarding the War on Drug

We try to monitor news about the monumentally inept war on drugs, changing drug laws and general attitudes about drugs and drug crimes both in the Jacksonville, Florida area and throughout the country. From a political standpoint, if one…
Jun 13
Shorstein & Lasnetski Attorney Harry Shorstein Recognized by Laws.com

Shorstein & Lasnetski Attorney Harry Shorstein Recognized by Laws.com

Laws.com, which is a national website that provides an abundance of legal information and information about lawyers across the country, recently published an article recognizing Shorstein & Lasnetski partner Harry Shorstein for his work…

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Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Michigan DUI, drug and violent crime defense. By A. Scott Grabel & Associates.

http://www.michigancriminallawyers-blog.com/

Jun 19
Michigan Court of Appeals Denies Brothers' Requests to Throw Out Rape Conviction

Michigan Court of Appeals Denies Brothers' Requests to Throw Out Rape Conviction

In April of 2008, Miguel and David Vidana allegedly raped a 20-year-old woman at the York Creek Apartment Complex. Both men were convicted of rape in 2011 and sentenced in separate trials to 23 to 45 years in prison by Kent County Circuit…
Jun 19
19-year-old Kalamazoo Man to Spend a Minimum of 9 Years in Prison for Child Abuse

19-year-old Kalamazoo Man to Spend a Minimum of 9 Years in Prison for Child Abuse

Kevin Taylor, a 19-year-old Kalamazoo man, has been sentenced to a minimum 9 years after being convicted of first-degree child abuse. Kalamazoo County Circuit Judge Gary C. Giguere to 112 months to 20 years in prison, saying that the abuse…
Jun 18
Grand Rapids Man to be Charged with Open Murder in Case of Missing Mother of 5

Grand Rapids Man to be Charged with Open Murder in Case of Missing Mother of 5

While her body has not been recovered, Judge Kimberly Schaefer has determined that Jahleel Hoskins will stand trial on charges of open murder in the case of Latrice Maze, a mother of 5 who has been missing since March 19. Hoskins was…

Rank this Week: 1102

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

By Michael Lowe.

http://www.dallasjustice.com/dallascriminallawyerblog

Jun 19
Salinas v Texas: Your Silence During Police Interrogation Does Not Get 5th Amendment Protection, Can Be Used Against You as Evidence of Guilt to the Jury

Salinas v Texas: Your Silence During Police Interrogation Does Not Get 5th Amendment Protection, Can Be Used Against You as Evidence of Guilt to the Jury

Well, prosecutors and police officers are happy today, because the United States Supreme Court just came down their way in the case of Salinas v. Texas (more about that pending case here). It’s not too far off to imagine that…
Jun 12
Federal Child Pornography Charges Often Involve Federal Surveillance of Online Communications, Personal Email Records, Stored Computer File

Federal Child Pornography Charges Often Involve Federal Surveillance of Online Communications, Personal Email Records, Stored Computer File

Child pornography (possession or promotion) is a serious felony under both federal statute (18 USC Section 2256(B)(8)) and Texas law (Texas Penal Code Section 43.26) and law enforcement in the Dallas area continues to target their…
Jun 5
DNA Can Be Taken Without Search Warrant from Innocent People and the Wrongfully Accused After Arrest (and Put in Database) Rules U.S. Supreme Court in Maryland v. King: a Dangerous Decision

DNA Can Be Taken Without Search Warrant from Innocent People and the Wrongfully Accused After Arrest (and Put in Database) Rules U.S. Supreme Court in Maryland v. King: a Dangerous Decision

DNA has a great reputation, especially if no one bothers to research its accuracy. Fighting against DNA evidence just became a lot more work for criminal defense attorneys – and it just became a bigger issue for Texans and US…

Rank this Week: 1136

California Professional License…

California Professional License Defense Blog

Covers news and updates on professional license defense cases. Published by Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, P.L.C.

http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/

Mar 25
Los Angeles Physician Charged with Sexual Battery

Los Angeles Physician Charged with Sexual Battery

Dr. Pez Abrahams, a physician in Los Angeles was arrested on charges of committing a sexual battery on a patient. The patient was being examined pursuant for federal immigration purposes when the alleged sexual assault by the physician…
Feb 21
Orange County Anesthesiologist Sentenced for Sexual Assault on Patient

Orange County Anesthesiologist Sentenced for Sexual Assault on Patient

Orange County anesthesiologist, Dr. Yashwant Giri, 60 was sentenced to six months in jail and ordered to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting multiple patients while they were unconscious in a Placentia…
Nov 24
Domestic Violence and California Physician

Domestic Violence and California Physician

Our criminal defense law firm, we will track your arrest with the district attorney's office AND negotiate with the district attorneys office for a rejection of your case or a reduction of charges FREE OF CHARGE. This way, you do not spend…

Rank this Week: 1105

Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers white collar crime, violent crimes, and theft crimes. By The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf.

http://www.losangelescriminalattorneyblog.com/

Jun 18
Rapper 2 Chainz Arrested for Drug Possession

Rapper 2 Chainz Arrested for Drug Possession

Tauheed Epps, better known as 2 Chainz, was arrested on possession charges after drugs were allegedly found in his checked luggage. According to a news report in Entertainment Weekly, he was escorted off a plane at Los Angeles International…
Jun 13
LAPD Captain Loses Position as Commander after DUI Arrest

LAPD Captain Loses Position as Commander after DUI Arrest

A 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department has been removed from his position as commander after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. According to an ABC News report, the Los Angeles Police Captain was arrested on the 101…
Jun 13
LAPD Captain Loses Position as Commander after DUI Arrest

LAPD Captain Loses Position as Commander after DUI Arrest

A 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department has been removed from his position as commander after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. According to an ABC News report, the Los Angeles Police Captain was arrested on the 101…

Rank this Week: 1183

Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP Blog

Covers South Carolina personal injury and criminnal law news.

http://www.rjrlaw.com/blog/

Jun 17
Charlotte Police Arrest a Man Who Ran Over Two People in His Car then Ran

Charlotte Police Arrest a Man Who Ran Over Two People in His Car then Ran

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department have just released that they have arrested a driver who recklessly ran over two citizens, and then fled from the scene Friday night. The Police released the location of the accident at the 6100…
Jun 17
Columbia Accident Involving a Motorcyclist and Driver Turned Fatal

Columbia Accident Involving a Motorcyclist and Driver Turned Fatal

A motorcyclist from Columbia, South Carolina was killed this past weekend when his motorcycle collided with a 26-year-old’s vehicle Saturday night. The identity of the victim has yet to be released, but what we so know if the…
Jun 8
Two Injured and One Killed in Catawba County Car Accident

Two Injured and One Killed in Catawba County Car Accident

A car wreck in Catawba County, North Carolina has resulted in two being injured and one has died. The accident occurred last Wednesday afternoon on County Home Road, near the town of Conover. Police officials at the scene reported…

Rank this Week: 1171

Jacksonville Criminal Attorney…

Jacksonville Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers bonds, DUI, drug crimes and probation. By The Forbess Law Firm.

http://www.jacksonvillecriminalattorneyblog.com/

Jun 16
Florida Man Sentenced To Five Years Probation For Being “Lookout” In Copper Wire Theft

Florida Man Sentenced To Five Years Probation For Being “Lookout” In Copper Wire Theft

Gabriel Alvarez of Miami pleaded guilty to burglary and conspiracy for taking copper from a vacant Muhlenberg Township warehouse on Oct. 20, 2011. Alvarez was caught up in a multimillion-dollar criminal enterprise involving thefts of…
Jun 14
Florida Teacher Sentenced To Three Years For Lewd and Lascivious Battery

Florida Teacher Sentenced To Three Years For Lewd and Lascivious Battery

Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Barry Cohen sentenced a remorseful Dejean Myrtil, 29, to three years in state prison for three counts of lewd or lascivious battery and one count of battery of a child.The sex between the Boynton Beach charter…
Jun 13
ACLU Report Shows Florida Counties Still Have Great Divide In Racial Disparities For Marijuana Charge

ACLU Report Shows Florida Counties Still Have Great Divide In Racial Disparities For Marijuana Charge

According to an analysis by the American Civil Liberties Union, The racial disparity in marijuana arrests in some Florida counties, particularly Alachua County, are among the highest in the state and above the national average. Law…

Rank this Week: 1237

Monmouth County Criminal Defense…

Monmouth County Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers New Jersey criminal laws and offenses. By the Law Office of Tara Breslow.

http://www.monmouthcountycriminaldefenselawyer.com/

Jun 14
Arrested in Long Beach Island (LBI)? You need an Experience Criminal Lawyer!

Arrested in Long Beach Island (LBI)? You need an Experience Criminal Lawyer!

As the warm weather are rolls in, and July 4th is getting closer, beach-lovers head to Long Beach Island (LBI) and with that migration, arrests will most certainly increase. When there is a sudden increase in population, (and an increase in…
May 23
Red Bank Arrest- Municipal Court

Red Bank Arrest- Municipal Court

Red Bank Municipal Court is located on 90 Monument Street in Red Bank, New Jersey. If you or a loved one has been arrested in any municipality, including but not limited to: Red Bank, Middletown, Fair Haven, Rumson, Little Silver,…
Apr 25
Pre-Indictment Court in Superior Court

Pre-Indictment Court in Superior Court

If you or a loved one has been charged with a felony offense, it will likely that your matter will be sent to the Superior Court in the county where you were arrested. For example, if you were arrested in Monmouth County, your matter will be…

Rank this Week: 1217

Maryland DUI Lawyers Blog

Covers Maryland DUI defense issues, including breathalyzer tests, DUI checkpoints and blood-alcohol content. By Price Benowitz, LLP.

http://www.marylandduilawyersblog.com/

Jun 14
Ohio man charged with DUI despite documents showing a BAC of 0.00

Ohio man charged with DUI despite documents showing a BAC of 0.00

Jessie Thornton, a 64-year old retired firefighter from Ohio was arrested following a standard battery of field sobriety tests. Thornton was given a breathalyzer test at the station, showed a blood alcohol content of 0.00.
Jun 7
Maryland Delegate Gets 30 Days For Drunken Boating

Maryland Delegate Gets 30 Days For Drunken Boating

A Maryland lawmaker has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for boating while intoxicated. Delegate Donald H. Dwyer Jr. pleaded guilty to operating his boat under the influence of alcohol, but was denied probation before judgment. Prosecutors…
May 24
Checkpoint Strikeforce in Full Operation for Memorial Day 2013

Checkpoint Strikeforce in Full Operation for Memorial Day 2013

Summertime is here. With graduation season and Memorial Day weekend approaching, be sure to plan ahead for festivities. The D.C. Metropolitan Region's Checkpoint Strikeforce will be in full effect and on the hunt for DUI arrests. The…

Rank this Week: 1185

New Orleans Criminal Defense…

New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Focuses on local and national news, Louisiana criminal law and public policy concerning criminal law. By Elizabeth B. Carpenter.

http://www.neworleans-criminal-defense.com/attorney-blog/

May 13
Second Degree Cruelty to Juvenile — Louisiana

Second Degree Cruelty to Juvenile — Louisiana

New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter — Criminal Attorney Contact Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles — La RS 14:93.2.3 Second Degree Cruelty to juveniles is: A.(1) Second degree…
Apr 30
Cruelty to Juveniles — Louisiana

Cruelty to Juveniles — Louisiana

New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter — Contact Cruelty to Juveniles — La RS 14:93 Cruelty to juveniles is: (1) The intentional or criminally negligent mistreatment or neglect by…
Mar 18
Gideon v. Wainwright Fifty Year Anniversary

Gideon v. Wainwright Fifty Year Anniversary

New Orleans Criminal Attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter — Criminal Defense Attorney New Orleans Today is the 50th anniversary of the famous Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright. It was in this case on March 18, 1965…

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CMS Law Firm's DUI Blog

Covers Seattle DUI and criminal law.

http://dui-defense-blog.com/

Nov 4
Why Initiative 502 is Terrible From a DUI Lawyer’s Perspective

Why Initiative 502 is Terrible From a DUI Lawyer’s Perspective

By: Christopher Small Since we are on the brink of election day (hope you all have voted!) I thought I’d throw out an article that is both election related and DUI related. It’s about Washington State Initiative 502, which most people…
Oct 23
If I Get a New DUI Charge on Deferred Prosecution, What Happens?

If I Get a New DUI Charge on Deferred Prosecution, What Happens?

I’ve already talked a lot about what a deferred prosecution is here, so I’m not going to go into it too in depth in this article. No, what we’re here to talk about today is what happens if you get another DUI while you are in the middle…
Oct 21
Do I Need an Attorney for a Possession of Marijuana Under 40 Grams Charge?

Do I Need an Attorney for a Possession of Marijuana Under 40 Grams Charge?

By: Christopher Small In some places, a joint is still illegal.

Rank this Week: 1214

Criminal Law Library Blog

This blog covers legal topics such as commentary and opinion, criminal law and justice, information technology, library organization and planning, news from organizations, publication announcement and reviews. By New York Law Librarian, David Badertscher

http://www.criminallawlibraryblog.com/

Aug 12
State Advocacy Strategies: The New York Story

State Advocacy Strategies: The New York Story

Included below are my introductory remarks delivered at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries on July 23, 2012 as part Program E-1 State Advocacy Strategies: Learning to Connect, Grow and Survive. The material below…
Mar 26
The Jury Expert Has a New Look

The Jury Expert Has a New Look

The people at The Jury Expert are excited about moving to a new platrorm, Wordpress, where they can incorporate a new look and possibly some new features as well. Below is their e-mail announcing the change and providing links so you can see…
Mar 26
Findlaw Case Summaries: Criminal Law and Procedure March 21-25, 2011

Findlaw Case Summaries: Criminal Law and Procedure March 21-25, 2011

To view the full-text of cases you must sign in to FindLaw.com. All summaries are produced by Findlaw March 21-25, 2011.

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Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney…

Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law news and cases. By Marcia G. Shein.

http://www.atlantafederalcriminaldefenseattorney.com/

Jun 18
Supreme Court sentencing ruling puts jury back in driver's seat

Supreme Court sentencing ruling puts jury back in driver's seat

Cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court typically cut a wide swath of relevance and applicability, and a 5-4 Court ruling issued this Monday that addressed mandatory minimum sentencing is certainly no different. In summary, the Court engaged…
Jun 14
National report shows strong racial bias in pot possession arrest

National report shows strong racial bias in pot possession arrest

In what has been called a “nuanced picture of marijuana enforcement on the state level,” a newly issued report that relies on police records from every state and Washington, D.C., reveals a wealth of data relating to…
Jun 12
Federal appeals court vacates drug defendant's sentence, remand

Federal appeals court vacates drug defendant's sentence, remand

A drug case involving cocaine possession and distribution is revealing for the manner in which it discusses the reasoning employed by an appellate court in a federal criminal appeals case. We summarize for readers the material facts of the…

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Broward DUI Lawyer Blog

Published By Law Offices of Carlos A. Canet

http://www.broward-dui-lawyer.com/

Jun 18
Chad Johnson Fumbles With Inappropriate Courtroom Conduct

Chad Johnson Fumbles With Inappropriate Courtroom Conduct

Former National Football League star Chad Johnson was sentenced to 30 days in jail for repeatedly engaging in courtroom behavior that would be better suited for the football field. Our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys recognize…
Jun 16
Study: 1 in 5 Designated Drivers Are Drunk

Study: 1 in 5 Designated Drivers Are Drunk

A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found that one out of every five designated drivers is, in fact, intoxicated. Our Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyers understand that about 40 percent copped to drinking at least…
Jun 14
"Beer is My Coffee" Argument Won't Fly in Court

"Beer is My Coffee" Argument Won't Fly in Court

The DUI arrest of a Central Florida man is making headlines across the state after he reportedly told the arresting officer that "beer is my coffee." Our Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyers know that when it comes down to it, such a statement, while…

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Columbus DUI Information And…

Columbus DUI Information And Answers

Answers questions about a DUI Arrest in Columbus, Ohio. By Suhre & Associates.

http://columbus-ovi-lawyer.com/blog/

Jun 18
Motion To Suppress.

Motion To Suppress.

A motion to suppress evidence will first have to be filed by your Columbus DUI or OVI Lawyer. If you case does not reach a satisfactory plea deal, the motion to suppress is the best way to determine what eveidence will come in at trial. In…
Jun 13
Administration License Suspension.

Administration License Suspension.

When you are pulled over in Columbus, Ohio for an OVI, you will most likely lose your license. The Officer will most likely give you an administrative license suspension or ALS. This will be a 90 day suspension of your Ohio driver’s…
Jun 8
The Discovery Process!

The Discovery Process!

You have a right to see the evidence in your case. This is called the discovery process in a criminal case. A request for discovery will ask for records and information specific to your DUI case whether it is a breath test, blood test, urine…

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California Criminal Defense Blog

California Criminal Defense Blog covers topics such as drug crimes, legislation, sex crimes, sex offenses, and violent crimes. Published by Southern California Defense Lawyers Neil Shouse & Associates.

http://www.californiacriminaldefenseblog.com/

Jun 17
New York City Cop May Have Coerced Confession

New York City Cop May Have Coerced Confession

Many people think that everyone who confesses to a crime is guilty. But coerced, involuntary and false confessions can lead to wrongful conviction and grave injustice. And some cops will go to unscrupulous lengths to make a case. As a case…
Jun 3
People v Beltran: CA Supreme Court Clarifies "Voluntary Manslaughter" Law

People v Beltran: CA Supreme Court Clarifies "Voluntary Manslaughter" Law

In the case of People v. Beltran, the California Supreme Court said that provocation is adequate to reduce an unlawful killing from murder to voluntary manslaughter. However it must be one that would cause an emotion so intense… that…
Jun 3
California Voluntary Manslaughter Law: Supreme Court Clarifies That “Heat of Passion” Means Intense Emotion

California Voluntary Manslaughter Law: Supreme Court Clarifies That “Heat of Passion” Means Intense Emotion

In the case of People v. Beltran, the California Supreme Court said that provocation is adequate to reduce an unlawful killing from murder to voluntary manslaughter. However it must be one that would cause an emotion so intense… that…

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Houston Criminal Law Journal

Covers Texas criminal law. By Madrid, Martinez & Associates.

http://www.houstoncriminallawjournal.com/

Jun 17
Some Drivers Charged With Drunk Driving May Get a Reprieve

Some Drivers Charged With Drunk Driving May Get a Reprieve

I have always maintained that field sobriety tests were flawed. According to a recent Houston Chronicle report, more than 1,200 DWI arrests may have been conducted either using a machine that was not maintained correctly or by an…
Jun 6
New Tests Enable Detection of Synthetic Marijuana Use

New Tests Enable Detection of Synthetic Marijuana Use

“The new synthetic drugs that have been flooding the market have been a growing cause for concern for employers. To get around testing positive for marijuana, many employees have turned to synthetic marijuana due to the inability…
Jun 3
Randy Travis Sues to Prevent Release of Drunk Driving Video

Randy Travis Sues to Prevent Release of Drunk Driving Video

While drunk driving arrests are usually recorded on camera, most of the time nobody is particularly interested in seeing the video footage. When you’re a celebrity, things are a little different--especially if you happen to be…

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South Florida Criminal Lawyers…

South Florida Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Florida criminal and DUI law. By the Law Office of Kevin F. Moot.

http://www.southfloridacriminallawyersblog.com/

Jun 14
N.S.A. Surveillance Underscores Need For a Revitalized Approach to Fourth Amendment

N.S.A. Surveillance Underscores Need For a Revitalized Approach to Fourth Amendment

"The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and to secret proceedings. We decided long ago that the dangers of excessive and…
Jun 13
The Supreme Court's Holding in KING v. MARYLAND: Welcome to Gattaca?

The Supreme Court's Holding in KING v. MARYLAND: Welcome to Gattaca?

As promised, I'd like to address the Supreme Court's controversial holding in King v. Maryland. Truth be told, the analysis is rather straightforward and ho-hum. Unlike the Court's holding in United States v. Jones, which…
Jun 5
ANTONIN SCALIA'S DISSENT IN KING V. MARYLAND IS AWESOME

ANTONIN SCALIA'S DISSENT IN KING V. MARYLAND IS AWESOME

Justice Scalia is no doubt a controversial jurist. He is the bane of the American left-wing on numerous hot-topic legal questions, particularly as they relate to abortion, the Establishment and Free Exercise clauses of the First Amendment,…

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Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Published By Law Offices of Davis & LaScola Ltd.

http://www.chicagoduilawyerblog.net/

Jun 12
New Bill Aims to Shut Down Mug-Shot Removal Website

New Bill Aims to Shut Down Mug-Shot Removal Website

Proposed Illinois legislation would ban websites that post arrest booking photos and seek monetary compensation for their removal. The bill targets at least a half dozen websites that obtain the photos, which are public records, and give…
Jun 5
Chicago Bear Evan Rodriguez Arrested for DUI

Chicago Bear Evan Rodriguez Arrested for DUI

Chicago Bears fullback Evan Rodriguez, 24, expressed regret on Sunday for his "poor decision" that resulted in a DUI arrest on Friday. Rodriguez was pulled over by the Illinois State Police for speeding and improper lane usage on I-90 and…
May 30
Chicago Police Officer Accused of False DUI Arrest

Chicago Police Officer Accused of False DUI Arrest

Chicago Police Officer Harold Rodriguez, 46, is facing lawsuits filed by three former DUI defendants for wrongful-arrest. Gregory Sledge, one of the three men making these allegations against Rodriguez, claims he was framed last year for…

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Law Blog of William L. Pfeifer,…

Law Blog of William L. Pfeifer, Jr.

Covers Alabama family and criminal law topics.

http://williampfeifer.com

Jun 12
Alabama Appellate Lawyer on Facebook

Alabama Appellate Lawyer on Facebook

We have now launched an appellate law page on Facebook called Alabama Appellate Lawyer. On this page, we will be sharing a variety of information related to Alabama law with a particular focus on issues related to appeals. If you are a…
May 24
Alabama Criminal Appeal Forms – How to File a Criminal Appeal in Alabama

Alabama Criminal Appeal Forms – How to File a Criminal Appeal in Alabama

What forms do you need to file a criminal appeal in Alabama? A Google search on this question will lead to a lot of appellate lawyer websites, but a list of which forms to file to start the appellate process is hard to find online. We are…
May 24
Appellate Lawyer Website Plagiary – Hire the Original Rather than the Imitation

Appellate Lawyer Website Plagiary – Hire the Original Rather than the Imitation

Appellate lawyer website plagiary – sometimes it is done by lawyers and sometimes it is done by website designers working for lawyers. Either way, those who do it demonstrate both a lack of originality as well as a lack of ethics. It…

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Think Outside the Cage

Covers criminal law. By the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition.

http://thinkoutsidethecage2.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
Pepper Spray and Restraint Chairs: Use of force at CSP

Pepper Spray and Restraint Chairs: Use of force at CSP

Westword The year began with Manuel Rodriguez being strapped into a restraint chair. It ended with Rodriguez back in the chair. At Colorado's state supermax prison, inmates get into confrontations with guards -- over food, hygiene,…
May 29
Study To Decide Prison's Future

Study To Decide Prison's Future

Trinidad Times By Steve Block, Staff writer, TTi • May 28, 2013 The status of the Trinidad Correctional Facility is a matter of great concern to many area residents as it’s one of the major employers in Las Animas County.Several…
May 28
CCJRC News..

CCJRC News..

Come by and visit CCJRC at the Captiol Hill People's Fair on June 1 & 2! We will be located on the northeast side of 14th and Bannock. We look forward to seeing you there! CHUN Capitol Hill People's Fair …

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Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers battery, drug crimes, firearm offenses and DWI. By Kathleen M. McCarthy.

http://www.bostoncriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Jun 9
Marlborough Man Charged With Possession Of Cocaine With intent To Distribute

Marlborough Man Charged With Possession Of Cocaine With intent To Distribute

Richard Hazzard, a 23-year-old Marlborough man, was recently charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute after a traffic stop. Police allegedly pulled him over for running a stop sign. The officer told local news that after…
May 14
Roslindale Massachusetts Man Arrested And Charged With Violation Of A 209A Restraining Order Despite Fact Alleged Victim Contacted Him

Roslindale Massachusetts Man Arrested And Charged With Violation Of A 209A Restraining Order Despite Fact Alleged Victim Contacted Him

Maksim Zylyftari, a Roslindale man, was arrested April 29, 2013 for a 209A restraining order violation after the alleged victim invited him to her residence. The order issued from the West Roxbury District Court on April 22, 2013. Police…
May 6
Former Animal Control Officer Charged With Animal Cruelty In Wareham District Court

Former Animal Control Officer Charged With Animal Cruelty In Wareham District Court

Anna Nelson, a 51-year-old former animal control officer, was charged Monday April 29 with animal cruelty in Wareham District Court. The government alleges that Nelson withheld veterinary care for her sick dog. The defendant allegedly told an…

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A Public Defender

Covers federal and Connecticut criminal laws, constitutional rights, euthanasian, abortion, Megan's Law and the death penalty.

http://publicdefender.typepad.com/public_defender_blog/

Oct 24
A ray of sunlight in East Haven

A ray of sunlight in East Haven

the land of steady racism
Oct 24
The Right to Counsel of Choice

The Right to Counsel of Choice

Connecticut adopted the public defender system in 1917. Public Acts 1917, c. 225. Under this act, the judges of the Superior Court annually appointed a member of the bar who had practiced at least five years to represent persons accused of…
Oct 19
The torture of isolation

The torture of isolation

The more one is utterly alone, the more the mind comes to reflect the cell; it becomes blank static… Solitary confinement is not some sort of cathartic horror of blazing nerves and searing skin and heads smashing blindly into walls and…

Rank this Week: 1267

Grotian Moment: The International…

Grotian Moment: The International War Crimes Trial Blog

Case Western University Law School's blawg on international war crimes trials.

http://law.case.edu/saddamtrial/

Jul 29
Human Rights Watch Report Assessing the Taylor Trial

Human Rights Watch Report Assessing the Taylor Trial

Human Rights Watch recently released a report entitled "Even a 'Big Man' Must Face Justice": Lessons from the Trial of Charles Taylor. A copy of that report is available here: HRW Report on Taylor Trial. Below is the announcement from Human…
Jul 28
The Law's Long Arm and the Mighty Pen: Justice for Ratko Mladic

The Law's Long Arm and the Mighty Pen: Justice for Ratko Mladic

A former war crimes prosecution attorney and PILPG advisory board member reflects on the arrest of Ratko Mladic, alleged mastermind of the Srebrenica genocide. It is not often when one man is able to unite officials on both sides of the…
Feb 15
Piracy Prosecutions in the Seychelle

Piracy Prosecutions in the Seychelle

By Cameron MacLeod Since early 2010, the Seychelles has become the hub for prosecution of Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. The Seychelles recently enacted a statute giving its courts universal jurisdiction to prosecute pirates brought to…

Rank this Week: 1270

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals…

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals blog

Covers the court of last resort on Texas criminal matters. By R. J. MacReady.

http://www.txccablog.com/

Jun 2
Today's Opinions (or lack thereof) - 6/2/10

Today's Opinions (or lack thereof) - 6/2/10

The CCA handed down a number of orders denying habeas corpus relief and a few unpublished opinions. Still no Dobbs.
May 26
Fist Full of Meyers - Today's Opinions - 5/26/10

Fist Full of Meyers - Today's Opinions - 5/26/10

The CCA handed down orders and opinions in a number of cases. They handed down published opinions, featuring Judge Meyers prominently, in the following cases:
May 26
Case Summary - Douglas Michael Hubert v. State

Case Summary - Douglas Michael Hubert v. State

Douglas Hubert was on parole and living with his grandfather when his grandfather called Hubert's parole officer to report that Hubert had violated numerous conditions of his parole, including possessing a firearm. Hubert's parole officer…

Rank this Week: 1259

Minnesota DWI Defense Blog

Covers DWI and DUI law, breath testing, and field sobriety tests in Minnesota. By Charles A. Ramsay & Associates, PLLC.

http://www.mndwidefenseblog.com/

Jun 19
McNeely Myths: Debunking Arguments Regarding McNeely's Impact on Minnesota DWI Test

McNeely Myths: Debunking Arguments Regarding McNeely's Impact on Minnesota DWI Test

The battle lines are being drawn, and across Minnesota prosecutors and defense attorneys are butting heads over the scope and impact of the United States Supreme Court's (SCOTUS) decision in Missouri v. McNeely. The McNeely decision…
Jun 12
McNeely: Turning the Tide for DWI

McNeely: Turning the Tide for DWI

Since the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) released its long-awaited decision in Missouri v. McNeely, Minnesota courts have struggled with how to apply the Fourth Amendment to DWI searches after years of believing that the Constitution's…
May 20
Minnesota Citizen Charged with DWI Test Refusal after Drinking Urine: Is Refusal Law Constitutional after McNeely?

Minnesota Citizen Charged with DWI Test Refusal after Drinking Urine: Is Refusal Law Constitutional after McNeely?

Last week a man was arrested by Woodbury, Minnesota police on suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI). Once at the Washington County jail, the officer asked the man to provide a urine sample. The man urinated in a urine collection bottle…

Rank this Week: 1431

Failed Evidence

Covers arrests, prosecutions, and news relating to: criminal court cases, scientific evidence, eyewitness evidence, exonerated convicts, innocence, injustice, and the law enforcement system's general resistance to science. By David A. Harris.

http://failedevidence.wordpress.com/

Jun 17
Bite-Mark Analysis: Junk Science or Just A Few “Bad Apple” Practitioners?

Bite-Mark Analysis: Junk Science or Just A Few “Bad Apple” Practitioners?

Of all of the methods studied in the 2009 National Academy of Sciences’ report on forensic science, forensic odontology — the analysis of bite marks to identify the perpetrators of crimes — has come under some of the…
Jun 14
In NYPD Stop/Frisk Case, US Dept of Justice Recommends Independent Monitor

In NYPD Stop/Frisk Case, US Dept of Justice Recommends Independent Monitor

An update on my May 22 post on the NYPD stop and frisk case: the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a “statement of interest” in the case to say that if the judge rules against the NYPD, the preferred remedy would be an…
Jun 14
In NYPD Stop/Frisk Case, US Dept of Justice Recommends Independent Monitor

In NYPD Stop/Frisk Case, US Dept of Justice Recommends Independent Monitor

An update on my May 22 post on the NYPD stop and frisk case: the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a “statement of interest” in the case to say that if the judge rules against the NYPD, the preferred remedy would be an…

Rank this Week: 1395

Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

Covers Washington DC criminal laws and criminal defense issues. Presented by The Price Benowitz LLP White Collar Defense Practice Group

http://www.whitecollarattorney.net/

Jun 14
Is There an International Attempt to Dodge Dodd-Frank?

Is There an International Attempt to Dodge Dodd-Frank?

The following blog was contributed by Qui Tam Attorney Tony Munter An article by Carter Dougherty of Bloomberg discusses what appears to be the latest efforts to roll back the financial regulations imposed by the Dodd-Frank reforms.
Jun 7
Google Appears To Follows Our Blog's Recommendation on Integrity Action

Google Appears To Follows Our Blog's Recommendation on Integrity Action

This blog post was provided by Qui Tam Attorney Tony Munter First we told you in previous blogs that Integrity Action is a great creative non-profit organization. Now Google is saying the same thing. Integrity Action is a finalist, along…
May 31
When and for what will the Government prosecute banks?

When and for what will the Government prosecute banks?

Well nobody really knows for sure what the government will do when it finds out about a major case involving large banks. The New York Times is running a story about decisions made by the Obama administration to fine HSBC but not indict…

Rank this Week: 1381

Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers Florida criminal law and DUI news. By Law Offices of Whittel & Melton, LLC.

http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/

Jun 12
Broward County Criminal Defense Lawyer :: Ex-Miramar Police Captain Sentenced to 4 Years for Ordering 15-Year-Old Girl to Expose Genital

Broward County Criminal Defense Lawyer :: Ex-Miramar Police Captain Sentenced to 4 Years for Ordering 15-Year-Old Girl to Expose Genital

A 47-year-old former Miramar police captain convicted of lewd and lascivious conduct for forcing a teenage girl to strip naked in a car to prove she wasn't having sex with her 19-year-old boyfriend was sentenced to four years in prison…
Jun 5
Florida Vehicular Manslaughter Defense Lawyer :: Ex-NBA All-Star Mookie Blaylock Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Georgia Woman's Death

Florida Vehicular Manslaughter Defense Lawyer :: Ex-NBA All-Star Mookie Blaylock Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Georgia Woman's Death

Former NBA All-Star Mookie Blaylock, facing charges of driving on a suspended license and failure to maintain his lane in a Friday head-on crash in suburban Atlanta, has now been charged with vehicular homicide. Authorities claim that…
May 29
Palm Beach County Criminal Defense Attorney :: Former New Jersey Lawyer Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Kidnapping Scheme

Palm Beach County Criminal Defense Attorney :: Former New Jersey Lawyer Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Kidnapping Scheme

A federal judge sentenced a 51-year-old Palm Beach Gardens resident and former New Jersey lawyer to more than 24 years in federal prison Tuesday for his involvement in a foiled kidnap plot of a wealthy Palm Beach County businessman for a $20…

Rank this Week: 1390

INTERPOL Red Notice Removal…

INTERPOL Red Notice Removal Lawyers

By McNabb Associates, P.C.

http://interpolnoticeremoval.com/

Jun 7
“Doubts about convictions of Egyptian asylum seeker at heart of political storm”

“Doubts about convictions of Egyptian asylum seeker at heart of political storm”

The Guardian on June 6, 2013 released the following: “Court documents and lawyers suggest man whom Tony Abbott called a ‘jihadist terrorist’ was not convicted of murder [BY] Oliver Laughland in Sydney, Louisa Loveluck in…
Jun 4
“Interpol rejects Russia’s ‘political’ case against fund manager Browder”

“Interpol rejects Russia’s ‘political’ case against fund manager Browder”

Reuters UK on May 25, 2013 released the following: By Jason Bush “MOSCOW, May 25 – Interpol has refused to include UK-based fund manager William Browder on its international search list after deciding that Russia’s tax…
May 29
“French police request INTERPOL assistance in hunt for diamond necklace stolen at Cannes film festival”

“French police request INTERPOL assistance in hunt for diamond necklace stolen at Cannes film festival”

INTERPOL on May 27, 2013 released the following: “French police are making a global appeal for assistance via INTERPOL to locate a diamond necklace stolen from a display during a party at the Cannes international film festival on 22…

Rank this Week: 1403

Criminal Jurisdiction

Covers Texas criminal law topics, including drug crimes, sexual assault, and the death penalty. By John Floyd and Mr. Billy Sinclair.

http://www.johntfloyd.com/blog

May 20
“PASSIVE PEDOPHILES”

“PASSIVE PEDOPHILES”

Who are “passive pedophiles?” These are individuals who possess child pornography. They do not try to sexually abuse or molest children. Instead they want to view sexually explicit material involving children, some of which…
May 20
“PASSIVE PEDOPHILES”

“PASSIVE PEDOPHILES”

Who are “passive pedophiles?” These are individuals who possess child pornography. They do not try to sexually abuse or molest children. Instead they want to view sexually explicit material involving children, some of which…
May 14
Bad Behavior and Federal Sentencing Guideline 3E1.1

Bad Behavior and Federal Sentencing Guideline 3E1.1

A criminal defense attorney can protect his client from actions of the Government within the bounds of the law and ethics, but the attorney can do little to protect the client from himself. As a matter of practice, an attorney will generally…

Rank this Week: 1411

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

The California Criminal Lawyer Blog covers topics such as DUI Defense, Judicial Misconduct, Police Misconduct, Search & Seizure, and Probation cases. Written by San Diego, California Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mary Frances Prevost.

http://www.californiacriminallawyerblog.com/

May 15
CALIFORNIA DUI DEFENSE: NTSB Says States Should Lower Blood Alcohol Level from .08 to .05.

CALIFORNIA DUI DEFENSE: NTSB Says States Should Lower Blood Alcohol Level from .08 to .05.

The "per se" legal limit to drive in California is below .08 blood alcohol level. CNN reports that the National Safety Transportation Board is suggesting that states lower the legal limit to .05. Well, that means more business for California…
Mar 29
Little-Known Surveillance Tool Called Stingray Raises Concerns by Judges, Privacy Activist

Little-Known Surveillance Tool Called Stingray Raises Concerns by Judges, Privacy Activist

From The Washington Post. Click HERE for original story. By Ellen Nakashima, Published: March 27 Federal investigators in Northern California routinely used a sophisticated surveillance system to scoop up data from cellphones and other…
Mar 29
San Diego Criminal Lawyer Blog: Brady Discovery Applies Prior to Prelim

San Diego Criminal Lawyer Blog: Brady Discovery Applies Prior to Prelim

In this case, the prosecutor failed to give photographs to the public defender to the preliminary examination. The public defender contended, after he found out about the withholding of evidence, that the pictures were exculpatory and that…

Rank this Week: 1440

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