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New York Criminal Attorney Blog

New York Criminal Attorney Blog covers DWI/DWAI, traffic violations, gun crimes, weapon crimes, prostitution, and other criminal offenses. By New York attorneys, Tilem & Campbell.

http://www.newyorkcriminalattorneyblog.com/

Dec 26
Westchester Journal News Publishes Names and Addresses of Licensed Gun Owners Now We Publish The Reporter's Name and Addre

Westchester Journal News Publishes Names and Addresses of Licensed Gun Owners Now We Publish The Reporter's Name and Addre

As we already reported in an earlier blog, earlier this week Westchester Journal News Reporter Dwight R. Worley thought it was news worthy to publish the names and addresses of all licensed gun owners in Westchester and Rockland Counties.…
Dec 23
GUN OWNERS OUTED BY LOCAL PAPER

GUN OWNERS OUTED BY LOCAL PAPER

Firearms defense firm Tilem & Campbell is very unhappy to report that a local newspaper has outed local law-abiding gun owners. In the modern day equivalent of the scarlet letter the Journal News has published an article in today's...
Dec 21
DWI CONVICTION REVERSED ON APPEAL. TRIAL JUDGE COMMITTED REVERSIBLE ERROR BY PERMITTING HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW TO SERVE ON JURY

DWI CONVICTION REVERSED ON APPEAL. TRIAL JUDGE COMMITTED REVERSIBLE ERROR BY PERMITTING HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW TO SERVE ON JURY

In another stunning victory for Westchester County based DWI attorney John Campbell, a Yates County man had his conviction reversed on appeal because the Trial Judge allowed his own mother-in-law to sit on the jury. In a December 20th…

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Terry Lenamon on the Death Penalty

Focuses on capital punishment in America.

http://www.swartzlenamon.com/deathpenaltyblog

Nov 28
Texas Death Row: See Where They Live Their Lives While Waiting to Die

Texas Death Row: See Where They Live Their Lives While Waiting to Die

Terry and I had discussed posting on another matter this week, but this YouTube video literally made me nauseous as tears ran down my face so we'll be posting on that news story next week and we're sharing this with you today. Please…
Nov 24
Terry Lenamon Shares His Thoughts About New Film "West of Memphis": Every Judge, Prosecutor, and Capital Defense Lawyer Needs to See This Movie

Terry Lenamon Shares His Thoughts About New Film "West of Memphis": Every Judge, Prosecutor, and Capital Defense Lawyer Needs to See This Movie

We've covered the case of the West Memphis Three here on the blog in a series of posts going back over the years and in the past month, we've had several posts urging people to see the documentary based upon this Death Row case out of…
Nov 24
Terry Lenamon Shares His Thoughts About New Film "West of Memphis"

Terry Lenamon Shares His Thoughts About New Film "West of Memphis"

We've covered the case of the West Memphis Three here on the blog in a series of posts going back over the years and in the past month, we've had several posts urging people to see the documentary based upon this Death Row case out of…

Rank this Week: 1581

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…

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Federal Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers legal topics such as appeals, drug crimes, internet crimes, white collar crime, and federal criminal trials. By Kish & Lietz.

http://www.georgiafederalcriminallawyerblog.com/

May 17
Federal Criminal Charges Against Public Officials: U.S. Attorney Announces Indictment Naming State Legislator

Federal Criminal Charges Against Public Officials: U.S. Attorney Announces Indictment Naming State Legislator

Federal Criminal Charges were announced yesterday here in Atlanta by the U.S. Attorney. The feds have indicted a well-known State legislator, Representative Tyrone Brooks. According to the indictment, Representative Brooks committed mail…
May 16
Federal Criminal Cases and Discretion: the Recent Furor Over IRS Targeting Politically Conservative "Non-Profits"

Federal Criminal Cases and Discretion: the Recent Furor Over IRS Targeting Politically Conservative "Non-Profits"

Federal criminal cases here in Atlanta, throughout Georgia, in Alabama or Florida, and anywhere around the country are all brought after a federal prosecutor makes an independent decision as to whether the matter truly should be brought in…
May 14
Prosecutors Must Play Fair: Are We Any Better Off on the 50th Anniversary of the Brady Decision?

Prosecutors Must Play Fair: Are We Any Better Off on the 50th Anniversary of the Brady Decision?

In any criminal case, whether in Federal Court or one of the State Court systems, prosecutors are supposed to "play fair". The Fifth Amendment to our dear Old Constitution enshrines this fairness obligation in what we lawyers call the "Due…

Rank this Week: 1592

North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

Covers North Carolina criminal law and procedure. From the UNC School of Government.

http://sogweb.sog.unc.edu/blogs/ncclaw/

May 17
News Roundup

News Roundup

There was lots of news this week about judges new and old, so let’s start with that, then move on to the rest: Jeff Hunt, until now the elected district attorney for district 29B (Henderson, Polke, and Transylvania counties), has been…
May 16
Alleging Probation Violations in a Post-JRA World

Alleging Probation Violations in a Post-JRA World

How specific does a probation violation report need to be about which condition the probationer allegedly violated? Until last week, I would have said “not very.” A new case from the court of appeals has made me change my answer.…
May 15
New Edition of the Capital Case Law Handbook Now Available

New Edition of the Capital Case Law Handbook Now Available

Although the number of capitally-tried cases has declined in recent years, capital cases remain important, complex, and hotly contested. So I’m happy to announce that a new edition of the North Carolina Capital Case Law Handbook is now…

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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/

May 16
Pharmacist Arrested in Chatsworth for Illegal Storage of Opiate

Pharmacist Arrested in Chatsworth for Illegal Storage of Opiate

A 65-year-old Chatsworth pharmacist called the authorities to report a stolen handgun only to end up being under investigation for improperly giving away drugs. According to a Moorpark Acorn report, the authorities responded to the report of…
May 14
How Do Search and Seizure Laws Affect Drug Crime Cases?

How Do Search and Seizure Laws Affect Drug Crime Cases?

It is all too common for the war on drugs to take precedence over civil liberties and privacy rights. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution places limits on the power of police officers to make arrests and conduct searches. If you…
May 9
Retired Officer Charged with Sex Crimes Against Minor

Retired Officer Charged with Sex Crimes Against Minor

A 53-year-old retired California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer faces multiple sex crime charges after allegedly using a social networking site to contact children. According to The Daily Breeze, the Burbank man was arrested the morning of…

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Shaun Kaufman Law, PC

Covers criminal law, litigation tactics, parenting rights and medical marijuana.

http://shaunkaufmanlaw.com/

May 15
Who Are Prosecutors and How Do They Decide to Charge People for Crimes?

Who Are Prosecutors and How Do They Decide to Charge People for Crimes?

Q: Who is a prosecutor? A: The prosecutor is a lawyer who, on behalf of the government, first decides whether or not to charge a person with a crime. If that decision is yes, the prosecutor then conducts legal…
May 13
If I Am Planning to Plead Guilty, Should I Still Hire a Defense Attorney?

If I Am Planning to Plead Guilty, Should I Still Hire a Defense Attorney?

Yes! You Still Have Options Even if you know you are guilty, there are still alternatives. For example, a prosecutor might be open to a plea bargain where you plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence. While you might…
May 10
Fly the Friendly Skies with Drones?

Fly the Friendly Skies with Drones?

The New Term: Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Craft The use of unmanned aerial surveillance craft, or UAS (that is what the proponents of drones want to call them now that the name has a negative connotation) is exploding in both private…

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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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INTERPOL Red Notice Removal…

INTERPOL Red Notice Removal Lawyers

By McNabb Associates, P.C.

http://interpolnoticeremoval.com/

May 13
“INTERPOL Washington: When Transnational Crime Comes to Our Communities”

“INTERPOL Washington: When Transnational Crime Comes to Our Communities”

policechiefmagazine.org released the following: “Shawn Bray, Director, INTERPOL Washington, United States National Central Bureau In a small town in central Missouri, newly married and recently graduated from Truman State University, I…
May 10
“Palestine Seeks Full Interpol Membership”

“Palestine Seeks Full Interpol Membership”

International Middle East Media Center (imemc.org) on May 10, 2013 released the following: by Saed Bannoura – IMEMC & Agencies “The Palestinian Authority in the West Bank is seeking a full membership with the International…
May 10
“Interpol closes file on Zambian ex-president’s son”

“Interpol closes file on Zambian ex-president’s son”

capitalfm.co.ke on May 10, 2013 released the following: By AFP “JOHANNESBURG, May 10 – Interpol has cancelled a demand for the arrest of the son of former Zambian president Rupiah Banda, his lawyer said on Friday. The…

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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/

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…
Apr 1
Contract Damages in False Claims Act Cases: the 7th Circuit Adopts a Net Trebling Approach to Calculating Damage

Contract Damages in False Claims Act Cases: the 7th Circuit Adopts a Net Trebling Approach to Calculating Damage

The Seventh Circuit recently adopted a common sense "contract damages" approach in assessing damages in False Claims Act cases: United States v. Anchor Mortgage Corporation, 2013 WL 1150213 (7th Cir. March 21, 2013). Essentially, the Court…
Mar 11
Eighth Circuit Finds that Relators Are Entitled to Share of FCA Settlement Obtained by Government Because Their Suit Resulted in Defendant Making a Voluntary Disclosure on a Different Claim

Eighth Circuit Finds that Relators Are Entitled to Share of FCA Settlement Obtained by Government Because Their Suit Resulted in Defendant Making a Voluntary Disclosure on a Different Claim

In a rather remarkable case, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in a split decision affirmed an estimated $6.9 million qui tam award to two relators who, the Government argued, did not actually allege a claim against the defendant,…

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Criminal Defense Lawyer | DUI…

Criminal Defense Lawyer | DUI Lawyer | Los Angeles | Orange County

Covers criminal laws and cases. By Gabriel Dorman.

http://www.criminaldefenseduilawyer.com

Apr 4
Driver Arrested In Fatal Drug DUI

Driver Arrested In Fatal Drug DUI

Today’s Orange County DUI Lawyer News involves another fatal DUI crash and the arrest of the driver for a drug DUI. According to The Orange County Register, a Garden Grove man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of felony driving…
Apr 3
Los Angeles DUI Lawyer Case Result

Los Angeles DUI Lawyer Case Result

Los Angeles Superior Court – El Monte Courthouse CHARGE: 1st DUI with enhancement for refusing to submit to a chemical test. FACTS: Client was arrested for a DUI after getting involved in a traffic collision. Client did not speak or…
Mar 29
Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy!

Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy!

No, today’s Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer news is not about Big Daddy Kane, but it is about pimping. More specifically, it’s about the harsh new penalties that can be imposed for pimping under California’s new human…

Rank this Week: 1611

The Legal Rap

Covers Florida criminal law and criminal record expungements. By Eric Dirga.

http://ejdirga.wordpress.com

Apr 2
Has The Bureaucracy Killed Justice?

Has The Bureaucracy Killed Justice?

I am a low life bottom sucking criminal defense lawyer. I help the bad people escape justice and put victims on trial. Or so that is how people lucky enough to never have been royally screwed by the government feel. … Continue reading…
Apr 2
Has The Bureaucracy Killed Justice?

Has The Bureaucracy Killed Justice?

I am a low life bottom sucking criminal defense lawyer. I help the bad people escape justice and put victims on trial. Or so that is how people lucky enough to never have been royally screwed by the government feel. … Continue reading…
Jan 8
How To Expunge A Criminal Record In Florida

How To Expunge A Criminal Record In Florida

Starting Your Expungement For the non-lawyer trying to save a buck or two, expunging a criminal record will initially sound easy. The first “easy” sound regarding how to expunge your record usually comes from another non-lawyer…

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Covers the legal ramifications of financial fraud related to multinational corporations, multinational financial institutions, foreign governments, foreign officials and high-profile individuals in sensitive regulatory, civil and international criminal matters. By Michael Diaz, Jr.

http://www.michaeldiazjr.com

Mar 11
U.S. Federal Judge Denies Dismissal of U.S. Auto Dealer’s Lawsuit Against Indian Truck Manufacturer Mahindra

U.S. Federal Judge Denies Dismissal of U.S. Auto Dealer’s Lawsuit Against Indian Truck Manufacturer Mahindra

Mahindra duped hundreds of U.S. auto dealers and walked away with more than $60 million in cash and trade secrets. A federal lawsuit was filed in June 2012 against Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd, and Mahindra USA, Inc., by dealerships in New…
Feb 13
Novel Approaches To U.S. Investor Visas Opening New Opportunities.

Novel Approaches To U.S. Investor Visas Opening New Opportunities.

Perhaps the most direct and efficient way to obtain residency in the United States, if you have the resources, is through an EB5, or “investment” visa. A recent news item reports that a hotelier in Miami Beach is taking an…
Feb 4
Bob Targ to speak at the International Symposium on Economic Crime, Cambridge, UK | Fall 2013

Bob Targ to speak at the International Symposium on Economic Crime, Cambridge, UK | Fall 2013

The threats of serious financial crime and abuse in both the public and private sector are many. The resources that can be deployed in protecting both economies and institutions are best placed by taking preventive measures. However, in…

Rank this Week: 1633

New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog

Covers the criminal defense of DUI, theft, and shoplifting in New Jersey. By Lependorf & Silverstein.

http://www.newjerseycriminaldefenseblog.com/

Feb 11
NJ Lawmakers May Remove Arrest Check Boxes on Job Application

NJ Lawmakers May Remove Arrest Check Boxes on Job Application

If you have applied for a job in recent years, you may have had to check a little box indicating whether or not you have been arrested. According to The Star-Ledger, three Democratic senators in New Jersey are introducing a measure that will…
Feb 6
New Jersey Bill Could Change Domestic Abuse Case

New Jersey Bill Could Change Domestic Abuse Case

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow victims of domestic violence to testify in court without facing their alleged assailants. Under the proposed law, an alleged victim or witness who is under 16 years of age would be…
Jan 29
Middletown Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin and Cocaine

Middletown Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin and Cocaine

A 40-year-old Middletown man has been arrested by Holmdel police for alleged possession of cocaine, heroin, and Alprazolam. According to The Holmdel-Hazlet Patch, officials say he possessed the drugs as well as drug paraphernalia, allegedly…

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Abolish Life Without Parole…

Abolish Life Without Parole Sentences for Children in the USA

Covers the imposition of life without parole sentences on juveniles.

http://abolish-jlwop.blogspot.com/

Jul 11
ACLU of Michigan Juvenile Justice Time

ACLU of Michigan Juvenile Justice Time

ACLU of Michigan Juvenile Justice Times Newsletter Please go to this link to read the entire newsletter. Here is an excerpt:In the Courts: Are Juvenile Life Without Parole Sentences Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
Jun 25
Nation’s High Court Ends Mandatory Life Without Parole Sentences for Youth

Nation’s High Court Ends Mandatory Life Without Parole Sentences for Youth

by Efren Paredes, Jr. Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion abolishing life without parole (LWOP) sentences for the 2,500 prisoners across the U.S. who were condemned to die in prison for crimes they were convicted of as juveniles.
Feb 17
Juvenile life without Parole sentencing…

Juvenile life without Parole sentencing infographics at: http://infographiclist.com/2012/02/17/juvenile-life-without-parole-sentencing-infographic/#comment-1777

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Athletes in Court

Covers criminal legal developments in sports. By Davis & Hoss, PC.

http://www.athletesincourt.com/

Jul 1
College Football Playoffs May Mean Push for Athlete Pay

College Football Playoffs May Mean Push for Athlete Pay

The recently announced college football playoff system will mean big money for major college teams with some experts guessing that it could amount to as much as half a billion dollars per year in television rights alone.
Jun 26
Appeals Court Throws Out Scholarship Suit Against the NCAA

Appeals Court Throws Out Scholarship Suit Against the NCAA

Last week a federal appeals court decided to decline reviving an antitrust suit brought by two former college football players against the NCAA.
Jun 21
Sandusky Stays Silent and Declines to Testify During Sexual Abuse Trial

Sandusky Stays Silent and Declines to Testify During Sexual Abuse Trial

Jerry Sandusky’s defense team finished with their case today without Sandusky taking the witness stand, something some court watchers had expected to happen given the direction of the defense so far.

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Georgia Criminal Lawyers Blog

Georgia Criminal Lawyers Blog covers topics such as Federal Criminal Law, Georgia Criminal Law, Criminal Law in the News, and Sex Crimes. Published by Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers, Pate & Brody.

http://www.georgia-criminal-lawyers.com/

Nov 16
Pill Mill Raid Spans 7 Atlanta Metro Countie

Pill Mill Raid Spans 7 Atlanta Metro Countie

Today, 12 people in locations across the Metro Atlanta area were arrested on racketeering charges for operating a major “pill mill” operation, ending a yearlong investigation involving a number of federal and state agencies. The…
Nov 14
Page Pate Comments on Petitions for Removal from Georgia's Sex Offender Registry Under New Law

Page Pate Comments on Petitions for Removal from Georgia's Sex Offender Registry Under New Law

In the sixteen months since Georgia’s new sex offender law went into effect, certain convicted sex offenders have been able to take advantage of new opportunities to be removed from the state’s sex offender registry. Before it passed the…
Nov 6
Federal Agents raid Evans, Ga home in an apparent harboring investigation

Federal Agents raid Evans, Ga home in an apparent harboring investigation

On Friday evening, federal agents with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, FBI and IRS executed a search warrant at a mansion in The Estates of Jones Creeks in Evans, Georgia. Ten individuals were taken into custody and are being held…

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Juvienation

Covers developments in juvenile justice. By Mark Sorkin.

http://juvienation.wordpress.com

Jul 28
Gone Fishing

Gone Fishing

After 388 posts in less than 365 days, nearly 40,000 visitors and 191 comments, I have decided to put Juvienation on hiatus until further notice. Please feel free to rummage through the archives, refer to the blogroll and further reading page…
Jul 6
Juvienation on Vacation

Juvienation on Vacation

I’m off to Italy this afternoon and won’t be posting any updates while I’m traveling. Please feel free to comb through the archives and hit the links on the blogroll while the site is on hiatus. If you’re looking for updates on the…
Jul 3
NYT on JJDPA Reauth

NYT on JJDPA Reauth

An editorial in today’s Times offers strong support for the “comprehensive approach” to juvenile justice reform that informs the Senate’s JJDPA reauthorization bill (background here). “This bill represents an important step toward…

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4criminaldefense blog

Covers criminal defense and DUI defense law. By the Law Offices of Jeffrey Vallens APC.

http://www.4criminaldefense.com/blog.aspx

May 18
Deputy Fire Chief Arrested for Arson and Theft

Deputy Fire Chief Arrested for Arson and Theft

A former Compton Deputy fire chief was arrested wednesday for arson and grand theft. Marcel Melanson, 37, of Torrance, California was arrested for allegedly steeling thousands of dollars worth of radios for the purpose of selling them for…
Apr 23
Sports Legend Al Michaels Arrested for DUI in Santa Monica

Sports Legend Al Michaels Arrested for DUI in Santa Monica

Sports Icon Al Michaels was arrested Friday night in Santa Monica, California for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Authorities said the legendary sportscaster made an illegal u-turn near the area of a DUI checkpoint that the…
Apr 21
Forced DUI Blood Tests and Search Warrants After McNeely

Forced DUI Blood Tests and Search Warrants After McNeely

Forced DUI Blood Tests and Search Warrants after Missouri vs. McNeely The United States Supreme Court just heard aDUI case from Missouri. It was called Missouri vs. McNeely and it involved a DUI suspect who did not consent to a test for…

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Baltimore Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Baltimore Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Maryland laws on drug arrests, DUI and gun crimes. By the Herbst Firm.

http://www.baltimorecriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

May 18
Local Politicians Convicted of DUI

Local Politicians Convicted of DUI

It is no longer surprising to see an American politician wind up in the news with some sort of personal legal issue. It's is an unfortunate sign of the times, but our country's so called leaders seem to only make the news when they are in…
May 8
DOJ Reaffirms Citizens's Right To Photograph And Record On Duty Police

DOJ Reaffirms Citizens's Right To Photograph And Record On Duty Police

About a year ago the Blog posted an article addressing the issue of whether it is legal to video record a police officer engaging in his or her duties. While there is clearly no state or federal law prohibiting this protected First Amendment…
May 5
Governor Signs Medical Marijuana And Other Bills Into Law

Governor Signs Medical Marijuana And Other Bills Into Law

The 2013 legislative session officially came to an end last month, but 265 bills still awaited Governor O'Malley's signature before they could make the transformation to state laws. The bills covered dozens of different fields of law…

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Kans Law Firm

Covers Minnesota criminal law.

http://www.kanslaw.com/blog

May 18
Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

For some time, the Colorado legislature has been reviewing a bill that aims to set a legal limit for drivers with regards to marijuana use. Under this bill, House Bill 13-1114, the legal limit for driving and marijuana use would be 5…
May 17
Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz

Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz

The much-publicized Minnesota drunk driving crackdown, which took place last weekend, was a great success according to state officials with the Department of Public Safety. The agency trumpeted its accomplishment after the massive law…
May 13
Ruling May Result in Thousands of Minnesota DWI Cases Being Thrown Out

Ruling May Result in Thousands of Minnesota DWI Cases Being Thrown Out

The recent Supreme Court ruling could potentially result in thousands of DWI cases in Minnesota being tossed out. To refresh you on the ruling… the police must first obtain a search warrant before being able to take a blood alcohol…

Rank this Week: 1766

Probable Cause

Covers criminal defense, immigration consequences, and constitutional law. By Rick Horowitz.

http://www.rhdefense.com/blog

May 15
Shackling the Law

Shackling the Law

I’ve said it before, but for potential newcomers, I’ll say it again: You don’t have to read this blog very long to know that I hate shackles. I hate shackles on adults, but I particularly hate shackles on minors.…
May 10
A Gang By Any Other Name

A Gang By Any Other Name

In days of yore, Shakespeare asked, “What diff does it make what you call them?” Well, actually what he said was: ’Tis but thy name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself though, not a Montague. What’s Montague? it…
May 2
Misplaced Faith

Misplaced Faith

We open today’s blog post with a quote from George R. R. Martin, affectionately known, I am told by friends who know him, as “GRRM”: “You esteem this Penrose more than you do my lords bannermen. Why?” “He…

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South Carolina DUI Lawyers

Covers DUI and DWI in South Carolina. By Strom Law Firm L.L.C.

http://stromlawdui.com/blog/

May 15
Federal Agency Recommends Lowering Drunk Driving Blood Alcohol Content

Federal Agency Recommends Lowering Drunk Driving Blood Alcohol Content

NTSB Suggests Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Limits to Prevent Drunk Driving Deaths The National Transportation Safety Board recommended on Tuesday, May 14th, that states across the US lower their legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to…
May 13
Catholic Bishop Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charge

Catholic Bishop Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charge

Bishop Arrested for DUI in Rhode Island, Pleads Not Guilty to Charges On Saturday night, May 4th, Roman Catholic Bishop Robert McManus, of the Diocese of Worcester, was arrested for suspicion of DUI after leaving the scene of an…
May 7
“Myrtle Manor” Reality TV Star Arrested for DUI

“Myrtle Manor” Reality TV Star Arrested for DUI

Star of New Series “Myrtle Manor” Arrested for First DUI Offense The star of “Myrtle Manor,” a new hit reality TV show on TLC which is filmed in Myrtle Beach, SC, has been arrested and charged with her…

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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/

May 14
Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

How would you set up the the process to pick a new chief of police for a mid-sized city? Amidst a corruption scandal, Pittsburgh’s police chief resigned this Spring. (He has announced he’ll plead guilty to the charges…
May 14
Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

How would you set up the the process to pick a new chief of police for a mid-sized city? Amidst a corruption scandal, Pittsburgh’s police chief resigned this Spring. (He has announced he’ll plead guilty to the charges…
May 13
Brooklyn DA’s Probe of 50 Convictions Featuring One Detective: Conviction Integrity Unit, False Confessions in the Spotlight

Brooklyn DA’s Probe of 50 Convictions Featuring One Detective: Conviction Integrity Unit, False Confessions in the Spotlight

With the news that the District Attorney of Brooklyn is re-examining convictions in 50 cases featuring the work of one particular detective (see stories here and here ), we see two issues that have surfaced on the Failed Evidence blog before:…

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Phoenix Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal cases and news. By Law Office of Vladimir Gagic PLLC.

http://www.phoenixcriminallawyerblog.com/

May 13
Should Jodi Arias have tried Diminished Capacity Defense?

Should Jodi Arias have tried Diminished Capacity Defense?

After every trial, regardless of the outcome, one side will always analyse the results and ask themselves if another strategy or approach would have been better. In the context of the Jodi Arias trial, I have heard a few commentators mention…
Apr 29
Medical Marijuana Card No Defense to DUI 28-1381(A)(3) Charge

Medical Marijuana Card No Defense to DUI 28-1381(A)(3) Charge

Even though Arizona voters recently passed a medical marijuana law, Arizona prosecutors are not giving the new law much respect. As I have written about before, Arizona has an illegal metabolite statute, 28-1381(A)(3) that makes it illegal to…
Apr 16
Is a Pillow a "Deadly Weapon" or "Dangerous Instrument"? Why Yes it is...

Is a Pillow a "Deadly Weapon" or "Dangerous Instrument"? Why Yes it is...

Some crimes are alleged as "dangerous" because a deadly weapon was used by the defendant. For example, if a defendant uses a deadly weapon while committing misdemeanor assault, the charge will be aggravated or felony assault and as…

Rank this Week: 1782

Law Blog

By Foreman & Caraciolo, P.C.

http://www.theharrisburglawyers.com/law-blog/

Apr 30
How to Treat Gifts from Grandparents of the Children to Their Child in Calculating Child Support

How to Treat Gifts from Grandparents of the Children to Their Child in Calculating Child Support

In the recent case of Suzanne D. v. Stephen W. the Pennsylvania Superior Court, 2013 Pa. Super 93, filed April 22, 2013, discussed a case where a grandfather supplied his son with reimbursements for the grandchildren’s medical expenses…
Apr 25
Child Support in Pennsylvania

Child Support in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, both parents are responsible for the financial support of their child, and the amount of child support is determined by a serious of complex guidelines and rules. The best way to address your child support payment obligations…
Apr 18
Supreme Court of United States decision in Missouri v. Tyler G. McNeely

Supreme Court of United States decision in Missouri v. Tyler G. McNeely

On April 17, 2013, The Supreme Court of the United States decided the matter of Missouri v. Tyler G. McNeely, (no. 11-1425) holding that a blood test without a warrant is unconstitutional and the human body’s metabolization of alcohol…

Rank this Week: 1765

David M. Ginsberg's Legal Blog

Covers China, law, social causes, and domestic and foreign policy.

http://davidmginsberg.wordpress.com/

Apr 26
The Legacy of Former President George W. Bush – His Library Opened Today

The Legacy of Former President George W. Bush – His Library Opened Today

The Legacy of Former President George W. Bush – His Library Opened Today Today, the President Bush (the son) Library was opened. What information and displays should be inside: 1) US economy is destroyed; 2) Cost of Iraqi war…
Feb 13
George Soros and David M. Ginsberg Agree – Republican Politics are Obstructing the Recovery and [Betraying America]

George Soros and David M. Ginsberg Agree – Republican Politics are Obstructing the Recovery and [Betraying America]

In my Blog Post of July 28, 2011 [more than six months ago], I accused Republicans of Treason and obstruction because they were putting their own political careers and interest in destroying the Democratic Party and President Obama.
Feb 13
When Will the World Heed the Call For Armed Intervention In Syria

When Will the World Heed the Call For Armed Intervention In Syria

On December 25, 2011, I called for armed intervention in Syria in my Blog Post, which you can read in this Blog. It is almost two months later, and the massacre has only escalated, The Syrians are arming themselves, to the extent they can,…

Rank this Week: 1805

Blog for the Law Offices of G.…

Blog for the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC

Covers criminal and personal injury law.

http://ricelawmd.blogspot.com/

Apr 24
Criminal Defense Attorney Baltimore Maryland :: Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr.

Criminal Defense Attorney Baltimore Maryland :: Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr.

Baltimore Maryland Criminal Defense AttorneyBaltimore Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyers at the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, are available 24/7 to respond to your pressing criminal and traffic issues in Baltimore Maryland.Our…
Jan 5
Randolph Rice, Jr. Lawyer in Baltimore, Criminal Defense Attorney MD : Super Lawyer

Randolph Rice, Jr. Lawyer in Baltimore, Criminal Defense Attorney MD : Super Lawyer

We are proud to announce that G. Randolph Rice, Jr., has been selected:Randolph Rice, Jr. Lawyer in Baltimore, Criminal Defense Attorney MD : Super Lawyer
Jul 18
Baltimore Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer

Baltimore Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer

Baltimore Criminal Defense LawyerLaw Offices of G.

Rank this Week: 1799

Denver DUI Attorney Blog

Covers DUI, DWAI, and motor vehicle hearings. By the Law Office of Monte J. Robbins, Esq.

http://www.denverduiattorneyblog.net/

Apr 19
Fido not welcome on porch of suspected drug house. Supreme Court says get a warrant.

Fido not welcome on porch of suspected drug house. Supreme Court says get a warrant.

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires that the issuance of a warrant be supported by probable cause. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that a police…
Apr 10
What is the benefit of a deferred sentence in a DUI case if you can't seal it?

What is the benefit of a deferred sentence in a DUI case if you can't seal it?

The Colorado Court of Appeals recently announced that you can't seal a successfully completed deferred judgment and sentence for a DUI offense. In the Matter of the Petition of Paige Harte, the Court found that Ms. Harte successfully…
Sep 12
Should "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." be changed to "Drunk Driving. Under the Limit...still Under Arrest"!?

Should "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." be changed to "Drunk Driving. Under the Limit...still Under Arrest"!?

The National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) sponsors various national campaigns throughout the year to promote safety on the roadways. One of the campaigns indicates that if you are driving "over the limit", that you will be…

Rank this Week: 1720

Environmental Crimes Blog

Covers environmental crimes and enforcement, from pre-trial to trial strategy. By Walter D. James III.

http://environmentalblog.typepad.com/environmental_crimes_blog/

Apr 1
Bio-Diesel Scam

Bio-Diesel Scam

On March 29, 2013, Jeffrey David Gunselman was sentenced to one hundred and eighty-eight (188) months in prison, fined $175,000.00 and ordered to pay more than $54,900,000.00 in restitution, by United States District Judge Sam R. Cummings…
Dec 24
Fiscal Year 2012 USEPA Enforcement Result

Fiscal Year 2012 USEPA Enforcement Result

The USEPA just released its Fiscal Year 2012 enforcement results. The information from the USEPA web site and a link to the report is below. “EPA enforcement of the nation’s environmental laws protects families and communities…
Dec 5
United States v. John Emerson Tuma

United States v. John Emerson Tuma

John Emerson Tuma was sentenced today in federal district court in Shreveport, LA. Judge Stagg sentenced him to sixty (60) months incarceration, three (3) years probation thereafter and a $100,000.00 fine. More later. As always, please feel…

Rank this Week: 1883

Colorado Springs Criminal Attorney…

Colorado Springs Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers Colorado criminal law and criminal defense issues. By Geoff Heim.

http://www.coloradospringscriminalattorneyblog.com/

Mar 28
Warrants and Drug Dog

Warrants and Drug Dog

Is the dog to the left high?!? There will be an answer at the end of this post. A law school classmate who is now a professor at our alma mater--Creighton--just posted (on Facebook, no less) that the Supreme Court has decided that a drug…
Mar 8
Wisconsin Man Arrested For Making Own Cheeseburger, Fries At Denny'

Wisconsin Man Arrested For Making Own Cheeseburger, Fries At Denny'

Cleaning out the e-mail box and found this gem from last year. I'd hung onto it so long because it's really, really, funny. I should add a bunch of commentary about how this relates to criminal law in Colorado Springs and then give a call…
Mar 7
Harassment, Disorderly Conduct, and Protected Speech: the thought and speech police

Harassment, Disorderly Conduct, and Protected Speech: the thought and speech police

One thing I've learned after 18 years as a lawyer (WTH?!?, I don't feel a day over, um, 40.) is that police and citizens sometimes have a very different opinion of what you can say--or in this case--sign to a police officer. I know, cops…

Rank this Week: 1871

Alabama Law Blog of William…

Alabama Law Blog of William Pfeifer

Covers Alabama law.

http://williampfeifer.com/blog

Mar 27
Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

A somewhat common issue in Alabama appeals of criminal cases is whether the trial judge should have granted or denied a mistrial. When a criminal defendant moves for a mistrial, he or she is asking the judge to declare the trial so flawed…
Mar 27
Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

Although we have a focus on appellate law, we still get frequent client inquiries about preparing various Alabama legal forms. While this was a part of our law practice in the past and we do have a large library of legal forms available,…
Mar 8
Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday

Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday

In an effort to deal with the severe underfunding of the judicial system in Alabama, Chief Justice Roy Moore has ordered all circuit and district clerks to close their offices to the public on Wednesdays. This move is designed to enable the…

Rank this Week: 1836

Law Blog of William L. Pfeifer,…

Law Blog of William L. Pfeifer, Jr.

Covers Alabama family and criminal law topics.

http://williampfeifer.com

Mar 27
Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

A somewhat common issue in Alabama appeals of criminal cases is whether the trial judge should have granted or denied a mistrial. When a criminal defendant moves for a mistrial, he or she is asking the judge to declare the trial so flawed…
Mar 27
Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

Although we have a focus on appellate law, we still get frequent client inquiries about preparing various Alabama legal forms. While this was a part of our law practice in the past and we do have a large library of legal forms available,…
Mar 8
Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday

Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday

In an effort to deal with the severe underfunding of the judicial system in Alabama, Chief Justice Roy Moore has ordered all circuit and district clerks to close their offices to the public on Wednesdays. This move is designed to enable the…

Rank this Week: 1817

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: 1796

Arnold & Wadsworth Blog

Covers DUI defense in Utah.

http://utahduiattorneys.wordpress.com/

Jan 1
72 arrests result from New Year’s DUI blitz | ksl.com

72 arrests result from New Year’s DUI blitz | ksl.com

72 arrests result from New Year’s DUI blitz | ksl.com. If you have been arrested for a DUI you need legal representation. At Arnold & Wadsworth we offer a free consultation. Give us a call today at (801) 475-0123. DUI Salt Lake City,…
Dec 23
DUI Tips in Utah – Arnold & Wadsworth

DUI Tips in Utah – Arnold & Wadsworth

After being released from an embarrassing and frightening journey through the DUI arrest process you need to be prepared to take IMMEDIATE action. Being aware of the steps to take as soon as you are released from jail will ensure that your…
Dec 20
Utah DUI Lawyers – Arnold & Wadsworth

Utah DUI Lawyers – Arnold & Wadsworth

1. Behave Innocent & Safe

Rank this Week: 1812

Sex Crimes

Devoted to the criminal laws regulating and punishing sex offenders. By Corey Rayburn Yung.

http://sexcrimes.typepad.com/sex_crimes/

Aug 30
NY Times Series on Civil Commitment and Sex Offender

NY Times Series on Civil Commitment and Sex Offender

Although several years old, I recently stumbled across this multimedia New York Times series discussing sex offenders and civil commitment. The articles are available in three parts: part 1 | part 2 | part 3. The multimedia feature can be…
Aug 30
DOJ Issues Report on Prison Rape

DOJ Issues Report on Prison Rape

As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, the Department of Justice released an interesting report entitled: Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 2008-2009.
Jun 1
Carr v. United States - Initial Thought

Carr v. United States - Initial Thought

In a bit of a surprise, Carr won on a 6-3 vote. Although, as I thought, the likely way Carr would be victorious would be on the statutory interpretation issue and not the Ex Post Facto Clause claim. The outcome will have an effect on very…

Rank this Week: 1784

Tennessee Criminal Law Review

Covers Tennessee and federal criminal law developments from the Supreme Court to pending legislation. By Davis & Hoss, pc.

http://davis-hoss.blogspot.com/

May 17
NTSB Pushes States To Lower Legal Alcohol Limit

NTSB Pushes States To Lower Legal Alcohol Limit

The National Transportation Safety Board took a surprising step earlier this week when it recommended that the all states, including Tennessee, lower the threshold for what constitutes impaired driving.Currently, Tennessee state law says that…
May 4
Sixth Circuit Discusses Validity Of Search Warrant That Lacked An Addre

Sixth Circuit Discusses Validity Of Search Warrant That Lacked An Addre

This case began in 2008 when the Cincinnati Police were tipped off that a man named Kenneth Rose had sexually abused three minors. The police met with all three children who told authorities about being raped and then viewing pornography in…
May 2
Interesting Sixth Circuit Opinion regarding Miranda Rights And Public Safety Exception

Interesting Sixth Circuit Opinion regarding Miranda Rights And Public Safety Exception

An interesting opinion, especially in light of the recent Boston Marathon bombing and subsequent arrest, is the Sixth Circuit case of U.S. v. Hodge. In Hodge, a suspect’s home was raided by police and a bomb was discovered after the…

Rank this Week: 2069

Clearwater Criminal Defense…

Clearwater Criminal Defense Attorney

Covers Florida criminal law. By Robert Hambrick.

http://notguiltyflorida.blogspot.com/

May 16
WHY FEDERAL COURTS MUST EMBRACE A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS

WHY FEDERAL COURTS MUST EMBRACE A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS

Clearwater criminal attorneys who practice in the Federal criminal justice system court system are often dumfounded by the senseless Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Congress continues to create new Federal offenses for a wide range of…
May 10
HOW A DEPUTIZED ALLIGATOR NABED A FLEEING AND ELUDING SUSPECT IN DRAMATIC FLORIDA POLICE CHASE

HOW A DEPUTIZED ALLIGATOR NABED A FLEEING AND ELUDING SUSPECT IN DRAMATIC FLORIDA POLICE CHASE

It's unknown to Clearwater criminal lawyers if in the future Florida police may consider using deputized alligators in the same manner as they now use police dogs; but forewarned Floridians should think twice about the possible…
May 8
CAN VICTIMS FORCE THE DISMISSAL OF CRIMINAL CASES BY FILING A REQUEST NOT TO PROSECUTE IN FLORIDA

CAN VICTIMS FORCE THE DISMISSAL OF CRIMINAL CASES BY FILING A REQUEST NOT TO PROSECUTE IN FLORIDA

Clearwater criminal defense attorneys are often asked if a victim has the right to stop a criminal case from proceeding in the State of Florida. Here's a typical question I recently received from a man charged with Domestic Violence…

Rank this Week: 2062

Virginia Criminal Lawyer

Covers Virginia criminal law news. By Price Benowitz, LLP.

http://www.virginia-criminallawyer.com/

May 16
Thomas Soldan on Reckless Driving

Thomas Soldan on Reckless Driving

Attorney Thomas Soldan details the violations that constitute reckless driving in Virginia. He explains that Virginia has some of the most stringent reckless driving laws in the Nation. If a reckless driving charge is issued in the…
May 6
Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis Continue

Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis Continue

The following blog post was written by qui tam attorney Tony Munter Bank of America apparently lost his 27 thousand dollar cashier's check and as a result Joji Thomas lost his house. That is just the beginning of what appears to be a really…
Apr 30
A Little Less Freedom of Information.

A Little Less Freedom of Information.

This Blog was written by whistleblower Attorney Tony Munter At the risk of making your head hurt today we direct your attention to scotus blog for a little constitutional law discussion. In McBurney v. Young, a unanimous Court (in an…

Rank this Week: 1934

Galanter Law

Covers Florida criminal law.

http://galanterlaw.com/blog/

May 15
Careless Driving vs. Reckless Driving in Florida: What’s the Difference?

Careless Driving vs. Reckless Driving in Florida: What’s the Difference?

While people frequently use the terms “reckless driving” and “careless driving” interchangeably, there is actually a huge difference between these two offenses in Florida. Careless driving is governed by Florida…
May 9
Careless Driving Ticket in Fort Lauderdale or Miami

Careless Driving Ticket in Fort Lauderdale or Miami

If you have received a careless driving ticket in Broward or Miami-Dade County, you probably got the ticket due to being involved in an automobile accident where the officer investigating the accident found you to be at fault or the…
May 6
How will points on your license affect insurance?

How will points on your license affect insurance?

Q: “Will points on my driver’s license affect my car insurance?” A: “Yes—so I hope you’ve got a rainy day fund stashed away because your car insurance rates are definitely going to increase.”…

Rank this Week: 2012

Las Vegas Criminal Defense Blog

Covers Nevada criminal law updates and news. Published by Neil Shouse & Associates.

http://www.las-vegas-criminal-defense-blog.com/

May 15
Suspect Arrested for Five Deaths in Northern Nevada

Suspect Arrested for Five Deaths in Northern Nevada

A twenty-five year old person has been arrested in connection with five deaths in Northern Nevada. Yesterday law enforcement found two people dead in one Fernley house, two others in a nearby house, and another in a ditch on the I-80. The…
May 14
NTSB Pushes for Tougher DUI Standards Everywhere, Including Nevada

NTSB Pushes for Tougher DUI Standards Everywhere, Including Nevada

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that every state including Nevada impose stricter blood-alcohol content (BAC) standards for drivers. Specifically, they prescribe that the minimum illegal threshold be lowered…
May 7
Nevada Attorney General Releases Recommendations to Reduce Domestic Violence Death

Nevada Attorney General Releases Recommendations to Reduce Domestic Violence Death

Various Nevada state and local teams have made 17 recommendations in an effort to stem domestic abuse-related homicides. The Nevada Attorney General made public the first annual report last month. Among the suggestions is prohibiting domestic…

Rank this Week: 1927

Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law topics such as DWI/OUI offenses, other traffic related offenses, and murder. By Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer, William D. Kickham.

http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/

May 13
Boston, Massachusetts Rape Is A Serious Offense -- Despite What Rappers Say

Boston, Massachusetts Rape Is A Serious Offense -- Despite What Rappers Say

Some people just don’t get it. What I mean, is that some people just don’t seem to understand that rape is a crime. And not just a word to use – and misuse – in a song. In another display of complete insensitivity…
May 9
Massachusetts Shoplifting Crimes Targeted By New Boston Ordinance

Massachusetts Shoplifting Crimes Targeted By New Boston Ordinance

There are any number of reasons why people shoplift. However, in my experience, as a Boston Massachusetts shoplifting lawyer, one of the most interesting reasons has to do with people who feel that life has simply let them down. They have…
May 3
Marijuana Use and Massachusetts OUI Charge

Marijuana Use and Massachusetts OUI Charge

Most everyone in Massachusetts knows that voters here voted to decriminalize the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana effective January 2009, and also voted just last November 2012 to legalize the use of medical marijuana. As a…

Rank this Week: 1891

Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney…

Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers Florida DUI, drug crimes, and DUI issues. By John P. Guidry II.

http://www.orlandocriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/

May 13
Is Stealing Always a Crime?

Is Stealing Always a Crime?

Here's a statistical fact: every prosecutor thinks stealing is a crime. But it's not. The act of "theft" may be either civil or criminal. Both acts are immoral, both acts are unethical. And, our Florida Statutes provide remedies for both…
May 8
Don't Answer the Door

Don't Answer the Door

Have you read our Constitution? In case you haven't recently, there's nothing within it that requires American citizens to open their door when somebody knocks. Opening your door to a stranger is optional. Why people feel compelled to…
May 4
Hanging with the Wrong Crowd Can Cause a VOP

Hanging with the Wrong Crowd Can Cause a VOP

Can people really read minds? Do paranormal abilities exist within human nature? Believe it or not, these questions tie into a recent Orlando violation of probation (VOP) case. Yea, it's kind of a stretch, but bear with me, I'll get around…

Rank this Week: 1977

Stowers Law Firm Blog

Covers Iowa criminal law news.

http://www.stowerslaw.blogspot.com/

May 13
The Basics: Iowa Theft Law

The Basics: Iowa Theft Law

In Iowa, a person can commit theft in many different ways. Iowa code § 714.1 defines at least 12 different ways to commit theft. The most common occurs when a person takes another’s property intending to permanently deprive them of…
May 13
Federal Drug Crime Laws in Iowa

Federal Drug Crime Laws in Iowa

There currently exist many federal statutes governing criminal activity. One of the most important and commonly invoked federal statutes is 21 U.S.C. § 841. This federal statute governs federal drug laws. It can be very complicated and…
Apr 22
SEIZED! Iowa Police Seize Iowa DOT Employee's Rolls Royce!

SEIZED! Iowa Police Seize Iowa DOT Employee's Rolls Royce!

Early Saturday evening, Iowa Police Officers executed a search warrant against DavidWeigel. Weigel, an Iowa Department of Transportation employee, is accused of stealing more than $407,430 from the State of Iowa. Officers allege that for…

Rank this Week: 1983

Texas Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers arrests, criminal appeals, drug offenses, federal crimes and searches and seizure in Texas. By Michael J. Brown.

http://www.texascriminallawyerblog.com/

Apr 24
Miranda Warnings at the Forefront of the Criminal Investigation in Boston

Miranda Warnings at the Forefront of the Criminal Investigation in Boston

The week beginning Monday, April 15, 2013 may be the most tumultuous in the history of Boston, Massachusetts, and it surely ranks high for the nation as a whole. With one suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing dead and the other in custody,…
Apr 24
Trader Waives Indictment and Pleads Guilty in Alleged Fraudulent Stock Scheme

Trader Waives Indictment and Pleads Guilty in Alleged Fraudulent Stock Scheme

A trader pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in federal court after waiving indictment. U.S. v. Miller, No. 3:13-cr-00075, information (D. Conn., Apr. 15, 2013). Prosecutors accused the trader of two…
Apr 19
Appellate Court Limits Law Enforcement's Ability to Search Computers Seized During Border Inspection

Appellate Court Limits Law Enforcement's Ability to Search Computers Seized During Border Inspection

In a decision based on a long-awaited en banc rehearing, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals limited the authority of law enforcement to search computers seized at border crossings. United States v. Cotterman, No. 09-10139, slip op. (9th Cir.,…

Rank this Week: 2054

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