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White Collar Securities Defense

White Collar Securities Defense

Tracks developments in notable white collar and securities enforcement actions. By Brune & Richard LLP.

http://www.whitecollarsecuritiesdefense.com
  • May 15

    What Constitutes “Affecting” a Financial Institution Under FIRREA?

    What Constitutes “Affecting” a Financial Institution Under FIRREA?
    As a number of commentators have observed (see, e.g., here), the U.S. has turned increasingly to the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act ("FIRREA") in pursuing financial fraud cases. FIRREA, a federal civil fraud…
  • May 7

    Judge Sullivan Denies Request to Reassign Steinberg Insider Trading Case

    Judge Sullivan Denies Request to Reassign Steinberg Insider Trading Case
    Back in March, when the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York indicted Michael Steinberg on insider trading charges, the case was assigned to Judge Richard Sullivan, but not through the usual random case…
  • Apr 30

    Hedge Fund Portolio Manager Seeks Particulars in Insider Trading Case

    Hedge Fund Portolio Manager Seeks Particulars in Insider Trading Case
    Defendant Mathew Martoma moved for a bill of particulars yesterday in an insider trading case that Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, described as “on a scale that has no historical…
Rank this Week: 4013

Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

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

http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2856

Sarena Straus

Sarena Straus

Features musings on criminal law.

http://www.sarenastraus.com/blog/
  • May 15

    Angelina Jolie and Prophylactic Mastectomies – What About Those Who Can’t Afford It?

    Angelina Jolie and Prophylactic Mastectomies – What About Those Who Can’t Afford It?
    I know this is a bit off topic for me, but as someone whose grandmother died of Ovarian Cancer, as the daughter of an Oncologist and as someone who, like most people on earth, has known someone who died of or lost a loved one to breast…
  • May 14

    Ender’s Game Trailer Finally Released

    Ender’s Game Trailer Finally Released
    First Trailer for Ender’s Game Finally Released (via http://www.geeksplode.com) Okay – I know I’m definitely too old to Squee – but if I weren’t, I’d squee about this – those of you who read my blog…
  • May 11

    Ariel Castro Arraigned for his crimes against Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesu

    Ariel Castro Arraigned for his crimes against Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesu
    Watch arraignment of Ariel Castro, charged in kidnapping and rape of 3 women (via Cleveland.com) Authorities on Wednesday charged Castro with kidnapping and rape in the decade-long nightmare of three women held hostage in his home on Seymour…
Rank this Week: 2822

New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 828

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

Covers Washington State and Seattle DUI defense, information and news. By Leyba Defense PLLC.

http://seattleduiarrest.blogspot.com/
  • May 15

    Should State's lower the blood alcohol level in DUI cases to 0.05?

    Should State's lower the blood alcohol level in DUI cases to 0.05?
    Recently the National Traffic Safety Board conducted a study and recently recommended that all State's reduce the blood alcohol level in DUI cases to 0.05.  Currently the level in all 50 states is 0.08.  Citing the need to reduce traffic…
  • May 6

    Governor Inslee signs alcohol amnesty law for minor

    Governor Inslee signs alcohol amnesty law for minor
    Governor Inslee signed a bill into law this last week that would essentially give minors immunity against a minor in possession criminal charge if they seek medical help for an overdose.  I guess the theory behind the bill is the…
  • May 1

    Meet the man behind Washington States move towards stiffer DUI penaltie

    Meet the man behind Washington States move towards stiffer DUI penaltie
    State Rep. Roger Goodman a democrat from Kirkland is the man behind the push towards toughening up Washington State's DUI laws.  Recently an article from the Seattle Times sat down with Rep. Goodman and did a profile on him.  He sounds like…
Rank this Week: 351

Galanter Law

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: 2190

New York DWI Lawyer Blog

New York DWI Lawyer Blog

Covers news and updates on Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and DWI Topics Of Interest. Published by The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel, Esq.

http://www.newyorkdwilawyerblog.com/
  • May 15

    NTSB Recommends Reducing Intoxication Limit to 0.05%

    NTSB Recommends Reducing Intoxication Limit to 0.05%
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that states reduce the legal limit of intoxication from a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% to 0.05%. Presently, all 50 states in the United States have a uniform legal BAC…
  • Mar 11

    New Mexico Wages Aggressive Battle Against DWI

    New Mexico Wages Aggressive Battle Against DWI
    In an article on the New York Times this week, Dan Frosch reports about New Mexico’s aggressive efforts to fight DWI in that state. In 2011, New Mexico had the eighth highest fatality rate in the United States for alcohol-related…
  • Feb 1

    Second Dallas Cowboys Player In DWI Accident In Two Month

    Second Dallas Cowboys Player In DWI Accident In Two Month
    For the second month in a row, a Dallas Cowboys lineman was charged in a DWI accident case. On January 22nd, defensive lineman Jay Ratliff was driving his 2011 Ford pickup truck in Grapevine, Texas, when he apparently struck a semitrailer…
Rank this Week: 1502

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

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: 1737

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

By Michael Lowe.

http://www.dallasjustice.com/dallascriminallawyerblog
Rank this Week: 2590

South Florida Criminal Law Blog

South Florida Criminal Law Blog

Covers Florida criminal law. By the Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine.

http://www.southfloridacriminallawblog.com/
  • May 15

    Federal Agency Recommends Lowering Drunk Driving Limit

    Federal Agency Recommends Lowering Drunk Driving Limit
    If highway experts at one federal agency have their way, the number of drinks a person can have before getting behind the wheel legally is about to go down. The National Transportation Safety Board is urging states to lower the blood-alcohol…
  • May 3

    Court Says Police Can't Search Cell Phone Without Warrant - Smallwood v. State

    Court Says Police Can't Search Cell Phone Without Warrant - Smallwood v. State
    Last August, we blogged about a couple of cases headed to the state Supreme Court that all raised an important question for law enforcement, prosecutors, defense lawyers and, most importantly, people charged with a crime in Florida: whether…
  • Apr 25

    Florida Court Says Man Who Came Out of House Not Responsible for Marijuana in It - Evans v. State

    Florida Court Says Man Who Came Out of House Not Responsible for Marijuana in It - Evans v. State
    In Evans v. State, the Fourth District explains that police must show that an illegal drug actually belonged to a certain person in order to convict him for possession. After seeing Timothy Evans exit a house under surveillance by Florida…
Rank this Week: 3133

Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Published By Law Offices of Davis & LaScola Ltd.

http://www.chicagoduilawyerblog.net/
  • May 15

    Party Bus Driver Faces DUI Charges After Driving Teens to Prom

    Party Bus Driver Faces DUI Charges After Driving Teens to Prom
    Limo/Party bus driver, Richard Madison, 54, of Palos Hills is charged with DUI after driving 24 students to their high school prom. The teens reportedly witnessed Madison jump a median and cut off three cards before taking the teens to the…
  • May 7

    DUI Suspect Awarded $325,000 After Beating by Chicago Police

    DUI Suspect Awarded $325,000 After Beating by Chicago Police
    Julio Martinez may be awarded $325,000 after sustaining a beating by a Chicago Police officer while handcuffed to a metal bar in a holding room after falsely charged with DUI. Martinez, a hemophiliac, was treated for a possible skull…
  • Apr 30

    Carpentersville Man Sentenced to 8 Years for 9th DUI Conviction

    Carpentersville Man Sentenced to 8 Years for 9th DUI Conviction
    William Reece, 49, of Carpentersville was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison for his ninth DUI conviction. According to Kane County officials, he was convicted after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated driving under the…
Rank this Week: 1871

San Diego DUI Lawyers Blog

San Diego DUI Lawyers Blog

Covers DUI defense, penalties and enforcement measures. By Susan L. Hartman.

http://www.sandiegoduilawyersblog.com/
  • May 15

    Driving Under The Influence Statutes Should Not Be Lowered To .05

    Driving Under The Influence Statutes Should Not Be Lowered To .05
    California's two most commonly charged drunk driving statutes are California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) and 23152(b). Often they are charged together as misdemeanor drunk driving charges; however, they can be charged as felonies if the…
  • Apr 25

    San Diego County's Craft Beer Industry Makes A Huge Economic Impact

    San Diego County's Craft Beer Industry Makes A Huge Economic Impact
    San Diego craft beer is not only some of the best beer in the country, our craft beer is driving the economy in Southern California. According to a craft brewery study done by National University, the craft beer industry generated "$299.5…
  • Apr 24

    Driving Under The Influence Cases In The New

    Driving Under The Influence Cases In The New
    There were three big stories this week about drunk driving. First, Al Michaels, an NBC sports announcer best known for his commentary on Sunday Night Football, was arrested on Friday, April 19th, according to abclocal.com. Second, Reese…
Rank this Week: 3523

Shaun Kaufman Law, PC

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…
Rank this Week: 1518

Las Vegas Criminal Defense Blog

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: 1903

New York Criminal Defense Attorney…

New York Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers DWI and criminal law news. By The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel, Esq.

http://www.newyorkcriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/
  • May 15

    18 Year Old Yorktown Driver Indicted For Criminally Negligent Homicide

    18 Year Old Yorktown Driver Indicted For Criminally Negligent Homicide
    After an extensive investigation by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and the Town of Yorktown Police Department, Brett Nelson, an 18 year old man from Yorktown Heights, has been indicted by a Westchester County grand…
  • Apr 2

    Traffic Infractions Most LIkely To Get You Pulled Over

    Traffic Infractions Most LIkely To Get You Pulled Over
    According to a study by Edmonds.com, in which they polled three police agencies, there are several traffic violations which police departments specifically look to issue tickets for. So if you are trying to avoid being pulled over on a…
  • Mar 21

    Gideon v Wainwright Fifty Years Later

    Gideon v Wainwright Fifty Years Later
    In 1961, 51 year old Charles Gideon was charged with stealing wine and money from vending machines at a Panama City, Florida pool hall. At his arraignment, Mr. Gideon asked the judge to appoint him an attorney, as he was not able to afford…
Rank this Week: 2766

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida DUI, drug offenses and sex offenses. By Donet, McMillan & Trontz, P.A.

http://www.miamicriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
  • May 15

    Dozens Arrested for Medicare Fraud in South Florida

    Dozens Arrested for Medicare Fraud in South Florida
    Federal authorities arrested nearly 100 individuals across the country for their involvement in Medicare fraud. Twenty-five arrests were made in South Florida alone. Miami-Dade County is often considered to be the hotbed for healthcare fraud.…
  • May 6

    Judge Overturns DUI Manslaughter Conviction

    Judge Overturns DUI Manslaughter Conviction
    A Palm Beach County Circuit Court judge overturned a DUI manslaughter conviction as a result of juror misconduct. In 2012, Jon Goodman, a well-known multi-millionaire, was convicted after a jury trial of DUI manslaughter. The victim in the…
  • Apr 23

    Supreme Court Grants Immigration Relief

    Supreme Court Grants Immigration Relief
    Despite the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States denying the retro-activity in Padilla type cases, the high court ruled in favor of immigrants with minor marijuana offenses on their record. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court…
Rank this Week: 2154

electronic criminal lawyer

electronic criminal lawyer

Covers criminal law and its process. By Timothy P. Flynn.

http://e-crimlawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 15

    SCOTUS Upholds Warrant Requirement for Blood-Draw

    SCOTUS Upholds Warrant Requirement for Blood-Draw
    In January 9, the US Supreme Court was presented with a straightforward question:   can a law enforcement officer legally obtain a non-consensual and warrantless blood sample from a drunk driver under the exigent circumstances…
  • Apr 25

    Michigan Senate Votes to Keep BAC at .08 For Drunk Driving Law

    Michigan Senate Votes to Keep BAC at .08 For Drunk Driving Law
    The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a bill that will keep the legal limit of blood alcohol for drivers at .08.  Recently, there had been some debate to raise the legal limit from .08 to .10, where it had been prior to the…
  • Apr 21

    Expungement Bill Would Expand Second Chance

    Expungement Bill Would Expand Second Chance
    Here in Michigan, we have long had an "expungement" statute; technically known as an application to set aside conviction.  Until recently, the applicant could have been convicted of only one criminal count on one single occasion.In…
Rank this Week: 1833

False Claims Counsel

False Claims Counsel

Covers False Claims Act and related statutes. By Ben Vernia.

http://www.falseclaimscounsel.com/wordpress
Rank this Week: 178

Georgia DUI Cases of Note

Georgia DUI Cases of Note

Covers decisions and opinions by The Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, and The Supreme Court of the United States regarding DUI law, Search and Seizure, and arrest procedures. By George C. Creal Jr.

http://www.georgecreal.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?BlogID=6412
  • May 14

    Corey v. State - DUI Arrest - Open Garage is Curtilage

    Corey v. State - DUI Arrest - Open Garage is Curtilage
    In Corey v. State, A12A2365, March 13, 2013, the Georgia Court of Appeals held that the searchof the DUI Defendant's Cobb County home or its curtilege was presumptively unreasonable absent exigent circumstances or consent even…
  • May 6

    Mitchell v. State - A13A0035 - Roadblocks: safety concerns are okay

    Mitchell v. State - A13A0035 - Roadblocks: safety concerns are okay
    In Mitchell v. State, A13A0035, April 30, 2013, the Georgia Court of Appeals held affirming the Dublin Georgia Laurens County Trial Court ruling in this Marijauna case that "for safety reasons and for sobriety purposes" is a legitimate…
  • May 6

    Rolland v. State: Intoxilyzer 5000 - Judicial Comment - Appointment of Expert

    Rolland v. State: Intoxilyzer 5000 - Judicial Comment - Appointment of Expert
     In Rolland v. State, A13A0081, April 30, 2013, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the Athens Georgia jury's finding of Guilty as to a DUI per se and DUI less safe.  The Defendant Rolland had argued that the Judge had improperly…
Rank this Week: 2617

San Diego DUI Lawyer Blog

San Diego DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI issues. By the Law Offices of Peter A. Mesich.

http://www.sandiegoduilawyer-blog.com/
  • May 14

    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Recommends That All States Lower the Per Se DUI Legal Limit From 0.08% BAC to 0.05%

    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Recommends That All States Lower the Per Se DUI Legal Limit From 0.08% BAC to 0.05%
    The motivation for the change is to reduce the number of road deaths caused by drinking and driving. According to NTSB estimates, drunk driving accounts for a third of all road deaths. NTSB Chairman Debbie Hersman said before a vote by the…
  • Nov 12

    What Makes "Standardized Field Sobriety Tests" Standardized?

    What Makes "Standardized Field Sobriety Tests" Standardized?
    Throughout the course of this series we've discussed the differences between the FSTs (field sobriety tests) and SFSTs (standardized field sobriety tests). The three SFSTs are the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the walk and turn, and the one leg…
  • Oct 17

    Bicycling Under the Influence of Alcohol in California

    Bicycling Under the Influence of Alcohol in California
    Recently I advertised in Pacific Magazine that "no matter your form of transportation you are not above a DUI" with pictures of people in a car, on a boat and a young woman on a bicycle. People commented on my law office Facebook page that…
Rank this Week: 859

Defending People: The Art and…

Defending People: The Art and Science of Criminal Defense Trial Lawyering

Covers criminal defense law. By Mark Bennett.

http://bennettandbennett.com/blog
  • May 14

    Math is Hard: Fear is Not Danger

    Math is Hard: Fear is Not Danger
    A recent Gallup poll names the Houston, Sugar Land, and Baytown region among the least safe U.S. metro areas, according to resident confidence in the safety of where they live. Only 63 percent of those polled in the Houston…
  • May 12

    Book Review and Giveaway: Mistrial

    Book Review and Giveaway: Mistrial
    When I got a copy of Mark Geragos and Pat Harris’s Mistrial: An Inside Look at How the Criminal Justice System Works … and Sometimes Doesn’t in the mail, I was primed to be either outraged or bored. I’ve expressed my…
  • May 9

    Texas SB 834: The Star Chamber Bill

    Texas SB 834: The Star Chamber Bill
    One of the few great virtues of American criminal justice is that it is committed in the light of day. Courts are open to the public, and generally—not always; anonymous juries are becoming more common, which ironically means that the…
Rank this Week: 632

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyers…

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog

Covers Florida criminal offenses, including armed robbery, attempted murder, and drug crimes. By Silber Criminal Law Firm.

http://www.miami-criminal-defense-lawyers.com/
  • May 14

    Adolfo Guzman of Miami Beach, Florida Arrested for Aggravated Child Abuse

    Adolfo Guzman of Miami Beach, Florida Arrested for Aggravated Child Abuse
    Adolfo Guzman of Miami Beach, Florida was arrested Sunday for allegedly strapping his 12-year-old son to a concrete pole for several hours as a form of punishment, news sources report. Guzman, 49, was booked into the Miami-Dade County Jail on…
  • May 13

    Caycie Blake Flitman of Miami-Dade County, Florida Arrested for Hit-and-Run

    Caycie Blake Flitman of Miami-Dade County, Florida Arrested for Hit-and-Run
    Caycie Blake Flitman of Miami-Dade County, Florida was arrested Tuesday after she was accused of fleeing the scene of a car accident, news sources report. Flitman, 29, was booked into the Miami-Dade County Jail on charges of leaving the scene…
  • May 10

    Orlando Llorente, Miami, Florida Plastic Surgeon, Arrested for Aggravated Battery

    Orlando Llorente, Miami, Florida Plastic Surgeon, Arrested for Aggravated Battery
    Orlando Llorente, a Miami, Florida plastic surgeon, was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of holding his girlfriend captive and torturing her after she made an objectionable Facebook post, news sources report. Llorente, 41, was booked…
Rank this Week: 716

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts DUI, drug and theft crimes. By Cappetta Law Offices.

http://www.massachusettscriminallawyer-blog.com/
  • May 14

    Haverhill Woman Accused of Violating Court Order

    Haverhill Woman Accused of Violating Court Order
    According to the MetroWest Daily News, Brooke Uttley, 23 of Haverhill, was reportedly seen drinking at a Framingham bar on Friday April 12th, which violates the terms of her personal recognizance release. Uttley is accused of crashing her…
  • May 7

    Northborough Man Charged with Fourth OUI Offense

    Northborough Man Charged with Fourth OUI Offense
    Peter Moynihan, 55, of Northborough was arrested on Wednesday night, April 17th after allegedly getting into a car accident on Route 9, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. Moynihan has reportedly been charged with operating…
  • Apr 26

    Ashland Man Charged with Larceny Following Fight

    Ashland Man Charged with Larceny Following Fight
    Steven Gonzalez, 35 of Asland, was arrested on Wednesday, April 17th for allegedly stealing a lighter and some change from a car that was parked in a Shaw's parking lot, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. Officers…
Rank this Week: 2319

Illinois Traffic Laws

Illinois Traffic Laws

Explains the Illinois vehicle code with an emphasis on moving violations and offenses that result in criminal penalties and driver's license suspensions. By Lewis Gainor.

http://www.illinoistrafficlaws.us/
  • May 14

    Lower the legal limit to 0.05: NTSB recommends Illinois and other states follow suit

    Lower the legal limit to 0.05: NTSB recommends Illinois and other states follow suit
    In an historic vote, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended today that all 50 states lower the legal limit from 0.08 to 0.05 for driving under the influence. At the present time, all 50 states have a limit for the alcohol…
  • Apr 24

    Speed limit on interstate to increase to 70 mph in Illinoi

    Speed limit on interstate to increase to 70 mph in Illinoi
    Illinois may soon see the speed limit increase to 70 mph. The State Senate passed a bill yesterday that would increase the speed limit to 70 mph on interstate highways. The measure was passed on a 41-6 vote. The current top speed on the…
  • Mar 17

    New law proposed to allow police to tow and impound vehicle for driving without insurance

    New law proposed to allow police to tow and impound vehicle for driving without insurance
    Lawmakers in the House of Representatives will vote soon on a bill that allows police officers to tow and impound vehicles for driving without proof of insurance. Proposed by Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, the bill would amend 625…
Rank this Week: 2942

New York Legal Blog

New York Legal Blog

Offers information and articles related to injury and accident law, criminal law, and immigration law in New York. Published by Mark Siesel.

http://www.nylegalblog.com/
  • May 14

    Family of Boogard Sues NHL For Wrongul Death

    Family of Boogard Sues NHL For Wrongul Death
    The New York Times reported this week that the family of Derek Boogard, the ex-New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild defenseman, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. The suit alleges, among its many claims, that the league…
  • Mar 14

    Johnson and Johnson Loses First Defective Hip Implant Case

    Johnson and Johnson Loses First Defective Hip Implant Case
    Last week, a Los Angeles County jury awarded 8.3 million dollars to retired Montana prison guard Loren Kransky for pain and suffering and medical expenses he suffered from a defective artificial hip implant manufactured by a division of…
  • Mar 11

    First Of Many Lawsuits From Carnival Triumph Disaster Filed In Galveston

    First Of Many Lawsuits From Carnival Triumph Disaster Filed In Galveston
    On February 20, 2013, the first of what is sure to be numerous personal injury lawsuits resulting from the disastrous Carnival Triumph cruise was filed in Galveston County District Court in Texas by Kathy Marie Armstrong. As anyone who has…
Rank this Week: 1358

Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers the criminal defense of white collar crimes, theft crimes and DUI. By The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti.

http://www.orangecountycriminallawyerblog.com/
  • May 14

    Two Los Anageles Men Arrested for Sale of Marijuana at Home

    Two Los Anageles Men Arrested for Sale of Marijuana at Home
    Orange County, CA - Police in Oxnard completed a month long investigation Wednesday, that resulted in the arrest of two men on possession of marijuana. The investigation began after Oxnard Police received anonymous tips indicating these two…
  • May 10

    Orange County Officer arrested for DUI Charge

    Orange County Officer arrested for DUI Charge
    Orange County, CA - Off-duty Orange County Officer Kevin Meyer was involved in an alcohol related accident late Sunday evening, according to Florida Highway patrol. Meyer, 50, who is a Sergeant in the Orange County Sheriff's Department was…
  • May 9

    Los Angeles Motorist Killed in a Hit and Run Accident

    Los Angeles Motorist Killed in a Hit and Run Accident
    Arcadia, Los Angeles - The search is on in Arcadia for the driver who struck a motorist on Tuesday, and then fled the scene of the accident, leaving the man, who was driving a motorcycle at the time of the...
Rank this Week: 119

Failed Evidence

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/
Rank this Week: 3601

Austin DWI Attorney Blog

Austin DWI Attorney Blog

Covers DWIs, Austin police, breath tests and intoxilyzers. By Ken Gibson.

http://www.austindwiattorneyblog.com/
  • May 14

    NTSB wants 0.05 to be the standard for DWI

    NTSB wants 0.05 to be the standard for DWI
    CNN reported that Washington’s National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is recommending that all 50 states should lower the blood alcohol content rate from .08 to .05.  The NTSB is trying to force the states to expand their laws…
  • Apr 22

    Involuntary, warrantless, blood tests may be unconstitutional!

    Involuntary, warrantless, blood tests may be unconstitutional!
     The Austin American Statesman did a good job with their article on what a new Supreme Court case may mean to DWIs.     Involuntary, warrantless, blood tests may be unconstitutional after the U.S. Supreme Court…
  • Apr 1

    MAAD continues to request IID for first time DWI offender

    MAAD continues to request IID for first time DWI offender
      Members of the House Committee on Jurisprudence are meeting to consider ways to address DWIs in Texas, including whether to require ignition interlock systems for first time drunk driving offenders.   MAAD is pushing this hard,…
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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/
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The Legal Blog of Domenic J.…

The Legal Blog of Domenic J. Lombardo

Covers criminal defense legal news.

http://www.sandiegocriminallawyer.com/
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Changing the Court

Changing the Court

A chronicle of how a group of planners and practitioners are attempting to change the Bronx court system's approach to low-level criminal offending. From the Center for Court Innovation.

http://changingthecourt.blogspot.com/
  • May 14

    BCS Community Service Team Participates in MTA Training

    BCS Community Service Team Participates in MTA Training
    On May 9, 2013, Bronx Community Solutions along with our sister partners the Brownsville Community Justice Center and the Red Hook Community Justice Center. participated in the second Track Safety training, provide by the Metro Transit…
  • May 7

    Orchard Beach Clean-Up

    Orchard Beach Clean-Up
    What do Bronx Community Solutions, Grow NYC, Marine Cadets ROTC, the Parks Department, the U.S. Coast Guard, and scuba divers have in common? The 4th Annual Orchard Beach Clean-Up & Clam Bake event.On Cinco de Mayo (May 5, 2013) Bronx…
  • May 2

    Law Day Event

    Law Day Event
    “Why is that a 16/17 year old is treated as an adult in the New York State criminal justice system when they do not have the right to vote, enlist in the military or to purchase alcohol?" – Twelfth-grade senior at the School…
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Bribery Library Blog

Bribery Library Blog

Cover the UK Bribery Act and its impact on international business. By McGuireWoods.

http://www.briberylibrary.com
  • May 14

    Bribery Act 2010: The first three conviction

    Bribery Act 2010: The first three conviction
    Whilst attention continues to focus on the on-going absence of a corporate prosecution for bribery by the SFO, it is worth reflecting on the circumstances of the three individuals who have been convicted of offences under the Bribery Act 2010…
  • May 1

    Deferred Prosecution Agreements: Crime and Courts Act 2013

    Deferred Prosecution Agreements: Crime and Courts Act 2013
    A Parliamentary Bill which, amongst other things, makes provision to introduce Deferred Prosecution Agreements into the UK received the Royal Assent last week. The subject of Deferred Prosecution Agreements (“DPAs”) is covered in…
  • Mar 19

    The push and pull between the terms of the Bribery Act and the demands on British business abroad

    The push and pull between the terms of the Bribery Act and the demands on British business abroad
    In a recent survey by accountants Ernst & Young, it is reported in HR Magazine they found that around half of British employers are failing to vet their suppliers for compliance with the Bribery Act.  This is surprising to…
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West Palm Beach Criminal Lawyer…

West Palm Beach Criminal Lawyer Blog

By Ronald S. Chapman, P.A.

http://www.justiceflorida.com/
  • May 14

    Drug-Sniffing Dogs and Search Warrant

    Drug-Sniffing Dogs and Search Warrant
    In the case of Florida versus Jardines, the police took a drug-sniffing dog to Jardines' front porch where the dog gave a positive alert for illegal drugs. Based on that alert, the officers got a warrant to search Jardines' home.  When…
  • May 12

    Double Jeopardy and the Crime of Burglary

    Double Jeopardy and the Crime of Burglary
      In the case of Robert Gorham versus the State of Florida, Mr. Gorham was convicted of two counts of burglary of a conveyance with an assault or battery.  His convictions were based on a single entry but involved two different…
  • Mar 26

    Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotic

    Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotic
      In the case of the United States v. Alvin Gaskins, Mr. Gaskins was convicted of conspiracy to distribute narcotics.  He appealed.  The court of appeals reversed his conviction because the prosecutor failed to prove that…
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Massachusetts Criminal Defense…

Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts drug, weapons, theft and other criminal law news. By Michael DelSignore.

http://www.massachusettscriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
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Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

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…
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California Criminal Lawyer Blog

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal law news. By Takakjian & Sitkoff.

http://www.california-criminal-lawyer-blog.com/
  • May 13

    Woman Charged with DUI after Crashing into Squad Car

    Woman Charged with DUI after Crashing into Squad Car
    A 27-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested after rear-ending a squad car while under the influence of alcohol. According to a news report in WeHoNews.com, the car crash occurred at Santa Monica Boulevard and Orange Drive in West Hollywood.…
  • May 6

    New Bill Would Send Sex Offenders Back to Prison

    New Bill Would Send Sex Offenders Back to Prison
    Some sex offenders are required as part of their probation to wear GPS tracking devices. It is against the law to tamper with a GPS tracker and a new bill that is currently under consideration will send offenders who remove their devices to…
  • Apr 23

    Comedian Kevin Hart Arrested for DUI

    Comedian Kevin Hart Arrested for DUI
    Comedian Kevin Hart, 32, was arrested for driving under the influence after nearly crashing his Mercedes into a tanker truck. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, he was arrested on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles. Officials say he was…
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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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St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer…

St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Missouri family law. By Brinkman & Alter, LLC.

http://www.stlouiscriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
  • May 13

    IF I GET PULLED OVER IN THE ST LOUIS ARC ZONE CAN I GET THE TICKET TAKEN CARE OF?

    IF I GET PULLED OVER IN THE ST LOUIS ARC ZONE CAN I GET THE TICKET TAKEN CARE OF?
    Yes, a good St. Louis traffic ticket attorney can handle such an ARC Zone ticket in much the same manner as any other traffic citation. The only difference is that the fine will be higher. The St. Louis ARC Zone is a stretch of highway on…
  • Mar 31

    How Does A Simple Traffic Ticket Hurt My Driving Record?

    How Does A Simple Traffic Ticket Hurt My Driving Record?
    by Scott Brinkman Because traffic tickets allow the State of Missouri to assess "points" to your permanent driving record. Points are like little red flags that give the impression that you are a bad driver. This in turn gives your…
  • Feb 26

    How Does A Speeding Ticket Affect My Driving Record?

    How Does A Speeding Ticket Affect My Driving Record?
    A simple St. Louis speeding ticket can have a tremendous impact on your permanent driving record in the state of Missouri. That is because Missouri uses a "points" system each time you are found guilty of the traffic ticket for which you…
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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…
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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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Stowers Law Firm Blog

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…
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Phoenix Criminal Lawyer Blog

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…
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Tacoma DUI Lawyer Blog

Tacoma DUI Lawyer Blog

Provides DUI information for Washington state. By Cristine Beckwith.

http://www.tacomaduilawyerblog.com/
  • May 13

    Lawmakers Plan for Harsh New DUI Law

    Lawmakers Plan for Harsh New DUI Law
    Recent high profile DUI cases in Washington State have led lawmakers to propose some of the harshest and unprecedented DUI penalties in the country. Governor Jay Inslee and a group of legislators from both parties have proposed a plan that…
  • Apr 10

    Target Zero has Questionable DUI Quota Requirement

    Target Zero has Questionable DUI Quota Requirement
    Target Zero is Washington State’s highway safety plan that calls for reducing highway deaths to zero by the year 2030. Since 2010, more than 35 police agencies have launched Target Zero teams in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.…
  • Mar 5

    How to Save your License after a DUI

    How to Save your License after a DUI
    After a DUI arrest in Washington State, there will be mandatory court dates and an automatic driver’s license suspension (unless you contest it) with the Department of Licensing (DOL). DOL consequences are independent of anything that…
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Tacoma Criminal Lawyer Blog

Tacoma Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal defense issues in sex crimes cases. By Law Office of Timothy L. Healy.

http://www.tacomacriminallawyerblog.com/
  • May 13

    Washington Rape Allegation Against Soldier by Live-In Girlfriend

    Washington Rape Allegation Against Soldier by Live-In Girlfriend
    A soldier at Joint Base Lewis McChord has been arrested by civilian sheriff deputies on a single count of second-degree rape after his long-term live-in girlfriend accused him of sexually assaulting her after she had passed out drunk. Our…
  • May 6

    Tacoma Sex Trafficking Defendant Given 15 Years Federal Prison

    Tacoma Sex Trafficking Defendant Given 15 Years Federal Prison
    A 35-year-old Tacoma man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and 5 years of parole, after he was found guilty in U.S. District Court of conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking and interstate transportation of an individual for…
  • Apr 23

    Tacoma Sex Offenses Involving Teachers Prompt Training

    Tacoma Sex Offenses Involving Teachers Prompt Training
    A former Tacoma schools security guard was sent to prison in March for four years, following his conviction for having sexual relationships with three female students. Our Tacoma sex crimes defense attorneys understand that was the latest…
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Albuquerque Criminal Lawyer Blog

Albuquerque Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law and DWI case updates and news. Published By Albuquerque, New Mexico firm Collins & Collins, P.C.

http://www.albuquerquecriminallawyerblog.com/
  • May 13

    The Withdrawal Defense, Statutes of Limitations and Burdens of Proof in Conspiracy Case

    The Withdrawal Defense, Statutes of Limitations and Burdens of Proof in Conspiracy Case
    Conspiracy charges are very common in New Mexico. The word conspiracy sounds may suggest something very serious, sinister and complex but in actuality it is a fairly simple charge to derive in criminal cases involving multiple defendants. …
  • Apr 25

    The Issue of Warrantless Non-Consensual Blood Draws in DWI Case

    The Issue of Warrantless Non-Consensual Blood Draws in DWI Case
    In the case of Missouri v. McNeely , the United States Supreme Court recently addressed the legality of a warrantless, non-consensual blood draw in a DWI investigation. More specifically, the Court addressed whether there could be a per se…
  • Apr 24

    New Mexico Domestic Violence Law

    New Mexico Domestic Violence Law
    In New Mexico there are several laws that protect victims from domestic violence crimes. These laws set forth specific penalties for certain violent behaviors. Generally, under New Mexico law a crime may be considered a domestic violence…
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