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Public Defender Stuff

Public Defender Stuff

By the Public Defender Investigator Network.

http://pdstuff.apublicdefender.com
  • Nov 7

    Officer Jackboot’s pretextual stop (video)

    Officer Jackboot’s pretextual stop (video)
    If you haven’t seen this cartoon of a defense attorney cross-examining Officer Jackboot, you really should. I laugh harder every time I see it. It has it all the greatest hits officers recite religiously nearly every time they take the…
  • Nov 6

    Long Overdue Link

    Long Overdue Link
    It’s good to have a post here every six months or so, don’t you think? In that spirit, and in case you missed these, here are a handful of great public defender stories from, oh, well, the last couple of months:
  • Jun 20

    Public Defender Store: Now open!

    Public Defender Store: Now open!
    Are you looking for the perfect card to send to your favorite public defender friend, or a sticker for your trial notebook or car, or perhaps a poster for your office?
Rank this Week: 1498

BC Criminal Law Blog

BC Criminal Law Blog

Offers news, information and commentary on British Columbia criminal law. By Stern and Albert.

http://www.bccriminallawblog.com/
  • Jun 26

    Supreme Court of Canada says deterrence not a factor that may be considered under the Youth Criminal Justice Act

    Supreme Court of Canada says deterrence not a factor that may be considered under the Youth Criminal Justice Act
    Last week the Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously that the Youth Criminal Justice Act, as written, does not allow judges to increase a sentence for the purposes of deterring youth crime. The Court held that the legislature deliberately…
  • Jun 15

    Bill C-19 proposes new Criminal Code offence for street racing.

    Bill C-19 proposes new Criminal Code offence for street racing.
    On June 15th the federal government introduced Bill C-19, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (street racing) and to make consequential amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. The new legislation is aimed at providing harsh…
  • Jun 1

    B.C. Gun Amnesty Announced for June 2006

    B.C. Gun Amnesty Announced for June 2006
    Solicitor General John Les announced a month long, province-wide gun amnesty in B.C. yesterday. The amnesty will last for the month of June and is aimed at trying to collect some of the estimated 90,000 unregistered guns that are in the…
Rank this Week: 1512

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.michigancriminallawyers-blog.com/
  • May 22

    Ypsilanti Township Man Convicted of Robbing 2012 Graduation Party Sentenced to Up to 10 Years in Prison

    Ypsilanti Township Man Convicted of Robbing 2012 Graduation Party Sentenced to Up to 10 Years in Prison
    Javon Hurston, a 35-year-old Ypsilanti Township man, was sentenced to up to 10 years in Prison on Monday May 20 for his role in the robbery of a graduation party last year. In April, Hurston pleaded no contest to numerous criminal charges;…
  • May 21

    Two-county Chase in Mecosta, Osceola Counties Ends in Arrest of Parolee

    Two-county Chase in Mecosta, Osceola Counties Ends in Arrest of Parolee
    A wild ride through Mecosta and Osceola counties on Sunday, May 19 eventually ended with a suspected drunk driver being arrested. The driver of the vehicle, a 46-year-old Kalkaska County man, was arrested for numerous offenses including…
  • May 20

    Two Men Sentenced to Prison in West Michigan Tax Scheme

    Two Men Sentenced to Prison in West Michigan Tax Scheme
    Last week two men were sentenced to federal prison in connection with a tax scheme after they were found to be filing false tax returns on behalf of clients, then sharing the proceeds. Chad Anthony Chertos, a 37-year-old Ada resident, and…
Rank this Week: 1672

Denver Criminal Defense Law Blog

Denver Criminal Defense Law Blog

Covers Denver and national criminal law issues. By the Law Offices of Steven J. Pisani.

http://www.denvercriminaldefenselawblog.com/
  • May 21

    Criminal background doesn't mean people will re-offend in college

    Criminal background doesn't mean people will re-offend in college
    A new study conducted by the Colorado School of Public Health found that criminal background checks and questionaires are not capable of figuring out who will commit crimes on college campuses. This study comes after colleges have increased…
  • May 17

    36 people indicted on for drug related crimes in Colorado

    36 people indicted on for drug related crimes in Colorado
    Late last month, 36 people were indicted for drug related crimes in Colorado. The Mesa County authorities say that this was the most sophisticated drug ring the area has ever seen. These accusations are especially serious. Of the 36 people...
  • May 13

    Colorado domestic violence provision in new gun regulation bill

    Colorado domestic violence provision in new gun regulation bill
    A bill that is being debated and discussed in the Colorado legislature may have effects on the ability for some people to own or carry firearms. The bill would prohibit people who have been convicted of a domestic violence offense...
Rank this Week: 1560

4criminaldefense blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1627

Utah Criminal Law Blog

Utah Criminal Law Blog

Covers Utah criminal law and criminal defense. By Utah Defenders.

http://www.utahdefenders.com
  • May 17

    Staying a Utah Justice Court Sentence When Jail Is Ordered

    Staying a Utah Justice Court Sentence When Jail Is Ordered
    The Utah Legislature has implemented some rules as a protection against over-zealous (tyrannical) justice court judges, many of whom are “jail happy.”  The rules can act to prevent a judge from sending a defendant to…
  • May 9

    Common Enhanceable Utah Crime

    Common Enhanceable Utah Crime
    What is an Enhanceable Crime? The Utah Legislature has taken it upon itself to give the district attorneys freedom to increase the category of a crime if the defendant has committed the same or similar crime in the past.  For ……
  • Apr 29

    Presentence Reports for Utah Felony Conviction

    Presentence Reports for Utah Felony Conviction
    When a criminal defendant in Utah enters a plea or is found guilty by a jury on a felony count the judge may require the defendant to undergo a presentence report with Adult Probation & Parole (“AP&P”).  A presentence…
Rank this Week: 1695

Clearwater Criminal Defense…

Clearwater Criminal Defense Attorney

Covers Florida criminal law. By Robert Hambrick.

http://notguiltyflorida.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1622

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: 1705

Southern New Jersey Legal Blog

Southern New Jersey Legal Blog

Covers traffic law, criminal law, injury law, and family law news from around Southern New Jersey. By the Law Offices of Joseph Lombardo.

http://www.lombardolawoffices.com/legal-blog/
  • May 2

    Warrantless Blood Draws: How Supreme Court Ruling Affects DUI Cases in New Jersey

    Warrantless Blood Draws: How Supreme Court Ruling Affects DUI Cases in New Jersey
    Authorities use the term ‘exigent circumstances’ to describe a situation necessitates a warrantless search and/or seizure of a suspect’s property, including their bodily fluids. This usually applies in emergencies when…
  • Apr 25

    Mug Shot Websites: Guess Who’s Profiting From Your Mistake

    Mug Shot Websites: Guess Who’s Profiting From Your Mistake
    The following is a post  from Paul Young, Managing Partner of Young Klein & Associates.  A criminal defense law firm located in Bucks County, PA. Police images from your arrest for public drunkenness a few years back keeps…
  • Apr 23

    Breathalyzers, Blood Samples and Your Rights: Driving in New Jersey is Scary

    Breathalyzers, Blood Samples and Your Rights: Driving in New Jersey is Scary
    The following is a guest post courtesy of Darwin Overson, a Salt Lake city DUI attorney. DUI checkpoints, breathalyzers and field sobriety tests are all tactics employed by state and local police in New Jersey to detect those operating under…
Rank this Week: 1631

Texas Criminal Lawyer Blog

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: 1652

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: 1559

Tampa Drug Lawyer

Tampa Drug Lawyer

Covers Florida criminal laws concerning drug offenses. By W. F. "Casey" Ebsary, Jr.

http://drug2go.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 28

    Drug Smuggling Video

    Drug Smuggling Video
    Trafficking Smuggling, Trafficking, Smuggling, methamphetamine, Heroin, Marijuana, Cocaine Clip from Discovery Channel takes an inside look at the world of drug smuggling  in Extreme Smuggling. Stop Worrying. The Call is Free, the…
  • Jan 23

    Marijuana Legalization Roadblocked - Federal Appeals Court Court says Remains Scheduled as Dangerous Drug

    Marijuana Legalization Roadblocked - Federal Appeals Court Court says Remains Scheduled as Dangerous Drug
    Marijuana DEA and Legalization Marijuana Defense Attorney just read a Federal Appeals Court ruling that threw several roadblocks on the path to legalization. Marijuana continues to be scheduled as a highly dangerous drug under federal law.…
  • Nov 18

    Pinellas DUI Checkpoint - Epic Fail

    Pinellas DUI Checkpoint - Epic Fail
    Pinellas DUI Checkpoint nets 1 Arrest out of almost 800 vehicles? DUI Checkpoint Results For November 16-17, 2012
Rank this Week: 1682

Second Circuit Blog

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: 1696

Arbitrary and Capricious

Arbitrary and Capricious

Covers criminal law.

http://skellywright.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1599

Broward County Criminal Lawyer…

Broward County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI defense, traffic ticket defense and drug possession charges. By Law Offices of Russell D. Bernstein, P.A.

http://www.browardcountycriminallawyerblog.com/
  • Dec 23

    Broward Law Enforcement Will Be Out This Holiday Season Seeking DUI Arrest

    Broward Law Enforcement Will Be Out This Holiday Season Seeking DUI Arrest
    As with the Thanksgiving holiday season, expect law enforcement officers to be scouring the area during the winter holiday season, seeking to make as many DUI arrests in Broward County as possible.
  • Dec 19

    Study: More Women Being Arrested for DUI

    Study: More Women Being Arrested for DUI
    Many people may believe that getting pulled over and charged with DUI in Broward County and elsewhere in the nation is something that happens mostly to men. But that's not necessarily the case.
  • Dec 12

    Florida DUI Law Challenged as Unconstitutional, But Survives For Now

    Florida DUI Law Challenged as Unconstitutional, But Survives For Now
    A Naples judge recently ruled that the state's DUI law is constitutional, despite a challenge from defendants over the use of faulty breathalyzer tests.
Rank this Week: 1694

Georgia Criminal Lawyers Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1661

Sex Crimes

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: 1681

Innocence Blog

Innocence Blog

Covers wrongful convictions. By the Innocence Institute of Point Park University.

http://wrongfulconvictions.blogspot.com/
  • May 30

    The Sleuth

    The Sleuth
    This profile on U.S. Patriot News reporter Pete Shellem, which quotes Innocence Institute director Bill Moushey, ran in the American Journalism Review April/ May of 2007.From AJR, April/May 2007The SleuthJune/July Preview » Pete Shellem of…
  • Apr 20

    New York police commisioner orders forensic shakeup

    New York police commisioner orders forensic shakeup
    This article appeared in the New York Times on April 20, 2007:After Falsified Test Results, Kelly Orders Forensic ShakeupBy Thomas J. Lueck
  • Apr 18

    Men's innocence puts Dallas county on trial

    Men's innocence puts Dallas county on trial
    This article appeared in the Los Angeles Times on April 9, 2007:Texas men's innocence puts a county on trialDNA is expected to clear a convicted rapist, as it has 3 of his friends.By Miguel BustilloTimes Staff WriterDALLAS — Many men claim…
Rank this Week: 1581

Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Chicago DUI Lawyer Blog

Published By Law Offices of Davis & LaScola Ltd.

http://www.chicagoduilawyerblog.net/
  • May 22

    Lake County DUI Arrests Down 42% Since 2007

    Lake County DUI Arrests Down 42% Since 2007
    According to data from the Illinois Secretary of State, since 2007 DUI arrests in Lake County are down 42% and state-wide 28%. The decrease in DUI arrests in Lake County has inevitably resulted in a lower number of DUI prosecutions. …
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1710

Lori Levin Blog

Lori Levin Blog

Covers Illinois criminal justice, juvenile justice, guardianship and mental health law issues.

http://www.lorilevinlaw.com/blog.html
Rank this Week: 1816

Federal Criminal Lawyer Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 1852

The HMA Law Firm Blawg

The HMA Law Firm Blawg

Covers immigration and criminal law. By Hassan M. Ahmad.

http://www.hmalegal.com/blawg.html
Rank this Week: 1740

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal law news. By Takakjian & Sitkoff.

http://www.california-criminal-lawyer-blog.com/
  • May 21

    Regulators Push for Lower Drunk Driving Limit

    Regulators Push for Lower Drunk Driving Limit
    Under current federal law, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher. According to a news report in The Los Angeles Times, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on lawmakers to lower the…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1826

Shaun Kaufman Law, PC

Shaun Kaufman Law, PC

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

http://shaunkaufmanlaw.com/
  • May 21

    Colorado DUI Attorney Shaun Kaufman: Why You Should Cooperate with Field Sobriety Test

    Colorado DUI Attorney Shaun Kaufman: Why You Should Cooperate with Field Sobriety Test
    Colorado law, including Department of Health regulations, provide that an individual suspected of drunk (or drugged) driving must be given either a breath test or a blood test within two hours of the last time they drove. This is designed to…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1744

Sixth Circuit Blog

Sixth Circuit Blog

Features case summaries and commentary by Federal Defenders of the Sixth Circuit.

http://circuit6.blogspot.com/
  • May 20

    Amazing opinion by J. Merritt on FSA retroactivity

    Amazing opinion by J. Merritt on FSA retroactivity
    You need to read the opinion in United States v. Blewett, 12-5266. 12-5582 (6th Cir. May 17, 2013)(found here). Both the majority and the dissent are beautifully written. The majority cites Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 118 U.S. 356 (1886)* AND…
  • May 8

    Statement of the Case is no longer necessary under FRAP 28

    Statement of the Case is no longer necessary under FRAP 28
    Under a recent amendment to Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 28, parties are no longer required to include a separate "Statement of the Case" in their appellate briefs.Kevin Russell of SCOTUSblog explains:an amendment to the Rules of…
  • Apr 22

    Sixth Circuit again reverses unjustified supervised release condition

    Sixth Circuit again reverses unjustified supervised release condition
    In a pair of recent decisions, the Sixth Circuit has sharply restricted the authority of district courts to impose supervised release conditions without adequate justification. The first was United States v. Inman, 666 F.3d 1001,…
Rank this Week: 1889

Minnesota DWI Defense Blog

Minnesota DWI Defense Blog

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

http://www.mndwidefenseblog.com/
  • May 20

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

    Minnesota Citizen Charged with DWI Test Refusal after Drinking Urine: Is Refusal Law Constitutional after McNeely?
    Last week a man was arrested by Woodbury, Minnesota police on suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI). Once at the Washington County jail, the officer asked the man to provide a urine sample. The man urinated in a urine collection bottle…
  • May 14

    NTSB Recommends Lowering Legal Alcohol Limit to .05

    NTSB Recommends Lowering Legal Alcohol Limit to .05
    Today, as reported in the Star Tribune, the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) made the entirely expected announcement that they are recommending the legal limit be reduced from .08 (where it is now) to .05. This is in keeping with recent…
  • May 14

    Minnesota's Top DWI & DUI Defense Lawyers Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar

    Minnesota's Top DWI & DUI Defense Lawyers Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar
    Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice 2013 Annual DWI Defense CLE – June 14, 2013 Recognized as the top DWI CLE in Minnesota Featuring Prominent Local and Nationally Recognized DWI Attorneys *** Recently Added *** Panel Discussion on…
Rank this Week: 1897

Florida DUI Lawyer Blog

Florida DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI law in Florida. By Direnzo Defense.

http://www.floridaduilawyerblog.com/
  • May 19

    Domestic Violence Restraining Order

    Domestic Violence Restraining Order
    Domestic violence is a considered severe crime in Florida and the state has allowed for a petitioner to seek an immediate restraining order against the alleged offender for the protection of domestic violence victims. Fort Lauderdale domestic…
  • May 14

    Booking for DUI

    Booking for DUI
    Booking follows an arrest for a DUI. During this stage the police officer is likely to ask for relevant information from the suspect, including facts such as the suspect’s name, age, and residence’s address. At the booking…
  • May 14

    Vehicle Search

    Vehicle Search
    In some circumstances if a law enforcement officers have a reason to suspect the presence of drugs in a vehicle (probable cause), they have a right to conduct a vehicle search without obtaining a search warrant. Investigation of a DUI suspect…
Rank this Week: 1888

Virginia Criminal Lawyer

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: 1772

South Florida Criminal Lawyers…

South Florida Criminal Lawyers Blog

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

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

    BOCA RATON CRIMINAL DEFENSE ROUND UP

    BOCA RATON CRIMINAL DEFENSE ROUND UP
    Let's catch up on some of the news: George Zimmerman has waived his right to a pre-trial "Stand Your Ground" hearing. We've already discussed the legal strength of the "Stand Your Ground" defense in Mr. Zimmerman's case. He need only…
  • Mar 14

    Is South Florida a Constitution Free Zone?

    Is South Florida a Constitution Free Zone?
    In 2006, the ACLU issued a press release, asking: "Are You Living in a Constitution Free Zone?" According to the ACLU's logic, anyone residing within 100 miles of the international border is living within a "Constitution Free Zone," because…
  • Dec 23

    Florida Firearm Statutes, the Second Amendment, and Mass Murder

    Florida Firearm Statutes, the Second Amendment, and Mass Murder
    Last week, 20 young children, in the prime of their innocence, were mercilessly cut down by a deranged gunman. In stark contrast to the Christmas season--a time of hope and joy--the unspeakable horror has wrought deep mourning and…
Rank this Week: 1820

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: 1774

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: 1896

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…
Rank this Week: 1815

South Florida Criminal Attorneys…

South Florida Criminal Attorneys Blog

Covers Florida criminal defense and criminal law news. By Michael B. Cohen.

http://www.southfloridacriminalattorneysblog.com/
  • May 12

    Santiesteban Family Grow-House Associate Acquitted of Murder & Kidnapping

    Santiesteban Family Grow-House Associate Acquitted of Murder & Kidnapping
    A history of violence surrounds a Miami family that operated marijuana grow-houses in Miami since 2004. They paid a multitude of caretakers to watch over the crops and were known to be cultivating over 1000 marijuana plants worth millions of…
  • May 8

    Judge Appoints Three Lawyers in Last Minute Death Penalty Appeal

    Judge Appoints Three Lawyers in Last Minute Death Penalty Appeal
    On Monday, the dilemma of who will represent convicted killer William Van Poyck, 58 in a midnight hour appeal has been awkwardly resolved by Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Charles Burton when he appointed "all" three lawyers that had…
  • May 3

    Brothers Accused of Terrorism Charges Parallel Boston Marathon Bombing

    Brothers Accused of Terrorism Charges Parallel Boston Marathon Bombing
    As the headlines were dominated by the Boston Marathon bombing that claimed the lives of three and injured scores of participants and bystanders last month, a Fort Lauderdale cab driver is being held and charged with assisting his younger…
Rank this Week: 1742

False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law

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/
Rank this Week: 1814

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: 1856

Pikes Peak Law Blog

Pikes Peak Law Blog

Covers DUI, criminal law and personal injury in Colorado. By McDowell, Laybourne & Rodemer LLC.

http://www.pikespeaklaw.com/blog/
  • Apr 1

    Colorado DUI Laws: Blood Test, Breath Test, or Refusal. Colorado’s Express Consent Law Explained.

    Colorado DUI Laws: Blood Test, Breath Test, or Refusal. Colorado’s Express Consent Law Explained.
    So what test should you complete? I recommend that my client’s complete a blood test in nearly every situation. I’ll explain. Certainly, refusing to complete a test will derive the state of evidence that is very helpful in…
  • Apr 1

    What you need to know about Colorado Domestic Violence Law

    What you need to know about Colorado Domestic Violence Law
    What you need to know about Colorado Domestic Violence laws, and what you need to do if you’re arrested for domestic violence (DV). Continue reading →
  • Mar 29

    Legislative Joint Marijuana Committee and Joint Problem

    Legislative Joint Marijuana Committee and Joint Problem
    Legislative headaches are rampant in Colorado committee rooms. Since voters have legalized the use of recreational marijuana, officials are having a heck of a time agreeing upon a plan to structure regulations for recreational marijuana…
Rank this Week: 1871

The Briefcase

The Briefcase

Comments on Ohio law with an emphasis on criminal law. By Russ Bensing.

http://briefcase8.com
  • Jan 8

    Case Update – Appellate Edition

    Case Update – Appellate Edition
    Time to take a look at the significant appellate decisions handed down in the past month. The 2nd District tackles the issue of destruction of evidence in State v. Beavers.  The defendant had filed a motion to preserve a videotape, but…
  • Jan 7

    Case Update – Supreme Court edition

    Case Update – Supreme Court edition
    I haven’t done a case update in a month. Usually, I’ll deal with US and Ohio Supreme Court decisions, and then some pertinent Ohio appellate cases.  My BFF Lexis, though, informs me that there are about 300+ of the latter to…
  • Jan 4

    An “ordinary” death

    An “ordinary” death
    Susan Yates had a hard life, and she died bad.  She was homeless when Philip Jones met her in early 2007.  A couple months later, a jogger found her body lying on a path in a cemetery.  She’d been raped and…
Rank this Week: 1857

New York Criminal Attorney Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 1860

Hastings. Cohan and Walsh, LLP Law…

Hastings. Cohan and Walsh, LLP Law Blog

Covers personal injury, tort, medical malpractice and criminal law.

http://hcwlaw.com/blog.html/
  • May 18

    Bridgeport Slip and Fall Jury Charges: Municipal Sidewalk Defect

    Bridgeport Slip and Fall Jury Charges: Municipal Sidewalk Defect
    When you are seriously injured falling on a defective municipal/city sidewalk in Bridgeport, Connecticut you have so many questions.  Do you speak to the insurance company of the city?  How do you investigate the accident?  Who will…
  • May 14

    Lead Paint Poisoning

    Lead Paint Poisoning
    Despite the known dangers associated with lead paint, many children still suffer from lead paint poisoning every year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that approximately 310,000 children have elevated…
  • May 12

    A Generous Tip or Forfeited Drug Money? An Interesting Legal Case With An Unexpected Turn of Event

    A Generous Tip or Forfeited Drug Money? An Interesting Legal Case With An Unexpected Turn of Event
    An old adage among attorneys states:  Widows and orphans make for bad law.  In other words, judges and juries will sometimes bend, twist or torture the law so that seemingly needy plaintiffs obtain relief from the law when other less ……
Rank this Week: 1803

DUI/DWI Defense - Raleigh, Durham,…

DUI/DWI Defense - Raleigh, Durham, Cary

Covers DUI defense in North Carolina. By David A. Bauernfeind.

http://www.raleighdurhamlaw.com
  • Dec 17

    DUI Defense

    DUI Defense
    Many people are surprised by the number and variety of defenses that may be availing to them. While the following list is by no means exhaustive, it is a good starting point in beginning to consider successful defense strategies.
  • Oct 2

    Problems With Ignition Interlock Device

    Problems With Ignition Interlock Device
    Many states require a person convicted of DUI to install an ignition interlock device on their car. The ignition interlock device functions much like a breathalyzer machine as it detects whether or not the driver of a vehicle has consumed…
  • Oct 2

    DUI checkpoint

    DUI checkpoint
    In 1990, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Michigan v. Sitz that the infringement of Fourth Amendment rights caused by DUI checkpoints is overshadowed by the potential public benefit of getting dangerous, impaired drivers off the road.…
Rank this Week: 1718

Capital Defense Weekly

Capital Defense Weekly

Covers news and case law for those interested in capital litigation. By Karl Keys.

http://www.capitaldefenseweekly.com
  • Jul 26

    Closing down

    Closing down
    As previously noted we are closing down.  Starting Labour Day weekend this site will automatically redirect to an archive of the website. In response to several emails asking to take over Weekly, I’m not sure yet of the final direction…
  • Jul 21

    Where next?

    Where next?
    As announced in the last edition, the weekly email edition is done.  The archives will be stored in a new site with a “resurrection” of a project abandoned years ago, the “Toolbox,” which is a collection of guides and source…
  • Jul 11

    first edition of July

    first edition of July
    From this week’s intro:
Rank this Week: 1767

Questions & Answers About Arrests…

Questions & Answers About Arrests & Criminal Procedures in Virginia Beach

Answers common questions regarding criminal law and criminal charges. By Garrett Law Group, PLC.

http://www.garrettlawgroup.com/questions-answers/
  • May 22

    Can You Afford Not To Hire An Attorney For A Reckless Driving Ticket In Virginia Beach?

    Can You Afford Not To Hire An Attorney For A Reckless Driving Ticket In Virginia Beach?
    According to studies, the average cost of car insurance in Virginia is just over $1300 per year. A single reckless driving conviction will add six points to your Virginia driving record. Other research indicates that one reckless driving…
  • May 17

    My Roommate Is On Probation, May Their Probation Officer Search My Room Without A Warrant?

    My Roommate Is On Probation, May Their Probation Officer Search My Room Without A Warrant?
    Any person who is placed on supervised probation for a felony conviction in Virginia is subject to random searches by their probation officer or any law enforcement officer. As a condition of their probation, they must sign a waiver of their…
  • May 11

    An Arrest Warrant Was Issued In Virginia Beach But I Live Out Of State

    An Arrest Warrant Was Issued In Virginia Beach But I Live Out Of State
    We get frequent calls from individuals who have recent warrants, and even warrants that are several years or a decade old, in Virginia Beach. Most of these warrants are based on traffic tickets, like reckless driving, or simple misdemeanors,…
Rank this Week: 1997

Confessions of a Traffic Lawyer

Confessions of a Traffic Lawyer

Covers traffic ticket laws and news. By Matthew J. Weiss.

http://www.nytrafficticket.com/blog/index.php/
  • May 22

    Alcohol Blood Level To Be Lowered?

    Alcohol Blood Level To Be Lowered?
    The National Transportation Safety Board proposed last week that states lower their drinking and driving limits from .08 to .05.  Currently, all states criminalize drinking and driving (DWI) for motorists with a blood-alcohol level (BAC)…
  • May 20

    Click Or Ticket Campaign Starts Today

    Click Or Ticket Campaign Starts Today
    Click it or ticket it campaign starts today thru June 2nd. Check points and strict enforcement in NY, CT & NJ. In New York, an adult seat belt ticket carries no points but does have roughly a $150 fine while … Continue reading…
  • May 15

    What Is Reckless Driving?

    What Is Reckless Driving?
    If you get a pink ticket for reckless driving.  You need to know some basic information about this serious charge.  Reckless driving is both a crime and a moving violation.  VTL § 1212 defines reckless driving as follows:…
Rank this Week: 1969

Minnesota Criminal Law Blog

Minnesota Criminal Law Blog

Covers news and case law relating to criminal law and DWI issues. By Kans Law Firm, LLC.

http://www.kanslaw.com/blog/
  • May 22

    Texas Court of Appeals Considers Breath Mint as Evidence of Drunk Driving

    Texas Court of Appeals Considers Breath Mint as Evidence of Drunk Driving
    It seems a Texas court of appeals has recently ruled that a driver taking a breath mint may be considered as sufficient additional evidence for a drunk driving arrest, even if the officer admits that there was insufficient evidence before…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2020

Kans Law Firm

Kans Law Firm

Covers Minnesota criminal law.

http://www.kanslaw.com/blog
  • May 22

    Texas Court of Appeals Considers Breath Mint as Evidence of Drunk Driving

    Texas Court of Appeals Considers Breath Mint as Evidence of Drunk Driving
    It seems a Texas court of appeals has recently ruled that a driver taking a breath mint may be considered as sufficient additional evidence for a drunk driving arrest, even if the officer admits that there was insufficient evidence before…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1934