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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: 1924

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: 1960

White Collar Crime in Georgia

Addresses issues common to fraud, public corruption and other white collar crime cases. By The Goolsby Law Firm, LLC.

http://whitecollarcrimeingeorgia.blogspot.com/

May 10
Happy Mother's Day from the Goolsby Law Firm!

Happy Mother's Day from the Goolsby Law Firm!

[Mother's Day depiction from connect-in.com]"A Mother's Day Memory" By Richard GoolsbyOh, to think of Mother's hug,Evokes a sentimental tear!My heart strings pull and tug,As Mother's Day…
Apr 26
Goolsby Brag Board: S.C. Law Practice!

Goolsby Brag Board: S.C. Law Practice!

I hope that the followers of this blog, written by an Augusta, Georgia criminal lawyer, (and former federal prosecutor), don't get too tired of reading posts about our lawyers' successes! I have one more accomplishment to boast about…
Apr 11
My Take on the Atlanta Public School Cheating Scandal

My Take on the Atlanta Public School Cheating Scandal

I would imagine that most of you are aware that, in the past week, a total of 35 Atlanta area public school teachers and school officials have been arrested in connection with the law enforcement probe of alleged cheating by teachers on…

Rank this Week: 1926

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: 2017

False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law

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

http://falseclaimsactlaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 9
The Sixth Circuit Limits FCA Liability Arising Under Express and Implied Certifications: US ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associate

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

In United States ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associates, Inc., 2013 WL 1285590 (6th Cir. April 1, 2013), the Sixth Circuit reversed an $11 million False Claims Act judgment and rejected the Government's attempt to turn a health care provider's…
Apr 1
Contract Damages in False Claims Act Cases: the 7th Circuit Adopts a Net Trebling Approach to Calculating Damage

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 1990

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

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New York Criminal Attorney Blog

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

http://www.newyorkcriminalattorneyblog.com/

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

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

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

GUN OWNERS OUTED BY LOCAL PAPER

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

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

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

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Crimen Digital

Podcast sobre cómputo forense, seguridad en Internet y todo lo relacionado con el cibercrimen.

http://www.crimendigital.com/

Nov 30
051. Seguridad y Forense del Cloud Computing

051. Seguridad y Forense del Cloud Computing

Bienvenidos de vuelta! Excelentes noticias del curso del SANS Institute sobre Forense FOR 408 en México…. Gracias a Luis Javier Pérez (@astrohack) por estar de nuevo con nosotros! LO NUEVO Seguridad y Forense del Cloud…
Nov 30
051. Seguridad y Forense del Cloud Computing

051. Seguridad y Forense del Cloud Computing

Bienvenidos de vuelta! Excelentes noticias del curso del SANS Institute sobre Forense FOR 408 en México…. Gracias a Luis Javier Pérez (@astrohack) por estar de nuevo con nosotros! LO NUEVO Seguridad y Forense del Cloud…
Oct 29
050. ¿Ser autodidacta sin morir en el intento? con @astrohack

050. ¿Ser autodidacta sin morir en el intento? con @astrohack

Estamos de fiesta!! 50 episodios! Gracias por escucharnos! LO NUEVO Entrevista: Luis Javier Pérez (@astrohack)

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Puerto Rico Association of…

Puerto Rico Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Covers appellate practice, Apprendi, bifurcation, capital cases, civil rights, confrontation clause, evidence, and more.

http://pracdl.typepad.com/pracdl/

Dec 4
PRACDL 2011 Annual Assembly, Elections and Dinner

PRACDL 2011 Annual Assembly, Elections and Dinner

PRACDL will host its annual assembly, elections and dinner on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. The venue will be Castellanos Rest. on Domenech, near corner of Muñoz Rivera Ave. Please see the following announcement. …
Oct 14
PRACDL Recognizes Active Charter Member

PRACDL Recognizes Active Charter Member

Recently PRACDL celebrated its 20th Anniversary and a plaque was given to each of the Charter Members who are still members.
Jul 12
All PRACDL Members - Save the Date - July 21st at Casa Emilio

All PRACDL Members - Save the Date - July 21st at Casa Emilio

All PRACDL members are invited to celebrate and socialize with new and prospective members, as well as keeping up with the old. Casa Emilio, at Domenech 307

Rank this Week: 2001

Crime Free World

Covers violations of international humanitarian law, and international attempts to end individual impunity for heinous crimes. Includes review of international tribunals such as ICC, ICTY, and ICTR.

http://crimefreeworld.wordpress.com

Jun 9
SHELL SETTLES WITH WIWA FAMILY AND OTHERS

SHELL SETTLES WITH WIWA FAMILY AND OTHERS

On the eve of the beginning of jury selection in New York, it was reported yesterday that Royal Dutch Shell settled the law suit brought against it by the son of Nigerian activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and the families of the other activists killed…
May 23
SUDAN REBEL LEADER TURNS HIMSELF IN TO ICC

SUDAN REBEL LEADER TURNS HIMSELF IN TO ICC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) indicted several people for the atrocities being committed in Darfur. The most famous of those wanted is of course, the president of Sudan, Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, who has mocked the tribbunal by…
May 23
KEEPING THE WORLD’S EYES ON SRI LANKA

KEEPING THE WORLD’S EYES ON SRI LANKA

The Sri Lankan governement finally crushed the Tamil Tiger rebellion last week, killing the top three rebel commanders including their leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran The government ignored the pleaas of the U.N. and most of the Europeans…

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New York Theft and Larceny Lawyers…

New York Theft and Larceny Lawyers Blog

Covers New York criminal law regarding larceny, embezzlement, extortion and theft. By Crotty & Saland PC.

http://www.newyorktheftandlarcenylawyersblog.com/

May 20
New York Second Degree Grand Larceny Arrest for more than $100K & Attempt for $275K Results in Misdemeanor and "Time Served"

New York Second Degree Grand Larceny Arrest for more than $100K & Attempt for $275K Results in Misdemeanor and "Time Served"

If being accused of a New York felony isn't scary enough, being arrested for a felony crime where your immigration status stands in the balance certainly is. A Crotty Saland PC client accused of stealing more than $100,000 and attempting to…
Mar 12
NYC Housing Development Fund Corporation Property Manager Indicted for Second Degree Grand Larceny: $250,000 Theft Carries Potential of up to Fifteen Years in Prison

NYC Housing Development Fund Corporation Property Manager Indicted for Second Degree Grand Larceny: $250,000 Theft Carries Potential of up to Fifteen Years in Prison

Calling it a theme may be too strong, but Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. is plugging away on his mission to snag, a/k/a, arrest, white collar defendants who commit Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property…
Feb 20
NYC DA Vance: Salvador Dali Cartel de Don Juan Tenorio "Thief" Indicted for Grand Larceny by Manhattan Grand Jury

NYC DA Vance: Salvador Dali Cartel de Don Juan Tenorio "Thief" Indicted for Grand Larceny by Manhattan Grand Jury

One need not perpetrate an Embezzlement or an Extortion to be arrested or charged with a New York Grand Larceny crime. Heck, outright scheming by forging checks is so "yesterday." If you want to be on the forefront of Grand Larceny offenses,…

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Collins, McDonald & Gann, P.C.

Covers criminal law.

http://cmgesqblog.com/

May 20
Hofstra Sports Safety Conference Helps Spread The Word About Keeping Kids Safe On The Playing Field

Hofstra Sports Safety Conference Helps Spread The Word About Keeping Kids Safe On The Playing Field

DA Kathleen Rice Thanks Presenter Rick Collins and CMG for Role in Making Conference a Success The recent Sports Safety Conference held at Hofstra University, orchestrated by the Long Island Youth Safety Coalition…
May 15
The Decision to Testify in the Grand Jury

The Decision to Testify in the Grand Jury

If you are arrested on a felony charge in the state of New York, in order for the District Attorney’s Office to take you to trial they must first indict you. What does that mean? It is the requirement that the District Attorney present…
Apr 30
The Role of Privacy After the Boston Bombing

The Role of Privacy After the Boston Bombing

In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombings, many commentators have revisited the debate of whether the Constitution affords individuals a right to privacy. In an opinion piece in the New York Daily News, the Hon. Richard A.…

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DUI Blogger

This blog covers DUI law, science, and policy. Topics include celebrity DUI arrests, DUI consequences, and DUI legislation. Published by Southern California criminal defense lawyer, Neil Shouse.

http://www.duiblogger.com/

May 20
.05 BAC as the New Legal Standard?

.05 BAC as the New Legal Standard?

The National Transportation Safety Board has called on all 50 states to reduce the allowable blood-alcohol concentration by more than a third, to 0.05 percent from 0.08 percent. The recommendation was one of 19 made in a safety report…
Feb 25
Stoned Politics? Senator Correa's SB 289 Zero Tolerance Drugged DUI Law

Stoned Politics? Senator Correa's SB 289 Zero Tolerance Drugged DUI Law

"Driving under the influence of illegal drugs is dangerous and cannot be tolerated. Creating a zero tolerance drugged driving policy will equip law enforcement with the tools needed to keep our communities and roads safe.” This above…
Sep 14
Safety Checks on Capital Punishment

Safety Checks on Capital Punishment

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California Criminal Defense Blog

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

http://www.californiacriminaldefenseblog.com/

May 20
California Supreme Court Overturns Three-Strikes Sentence Enhancement

California Supreme Court Overturns Three-Strikes Sentence Enhancement

The California Supreme Court has overturned a defendant’s five year sentence enhancement under California Penal Code 667(a), California’s “three strikes” law. ” The enhancement was based upon the defendant having…
Feb 25
Deceived, Deported and Dejected: Supreme Court Will Not Apply Padilla Retroactively for Countless Immigrant

Deceived, Deported and Dejected: Supreme Court Will Not Apply Padilla Retroactively for Countless Immigrant

The United States Supreme Court 2010 decision in Padilla v. Kentucky held that the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution requires criminal defense attorneys to advise non-citizen clients about the deportation risks of a guilty…
Feb 18
“Lifting Liberty”: California Lawmakers Amend C.P.C 666 (Petty Theft with a Prior)

“Lifting Liberty”: California Lawmakers Amend C.P.C 666 (Petty Theft with a Prior)

Prior to September 9, 2010, the law in California dictated that if an individual had once been convicted of any theft offense, and had served at least a day in jail, any subsequent convictions for petty theft could be prosecuted as a felony,…

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Alabama DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers news and updates on Alabama DUI cases. Published by Steven D. Eversole.

http://www.alabamaduilawyerblog.com/

May 20
Alabama Marijuana DUI is Tougher for Cops to Prove

Alabama Marijuana DUI is Tougher for Cops to Prove

Since last fall, when Colorado and Washington state became the first in the nation to approve the use of marijuana for recreational purposes, both have now taken on stricter definitions for what it means to be legally under the influence of…
May 18
Commercial DUI in Alabama Can Have Lasting Consequence

Commercial DUI in Alabama Can Have Lasting Consequence

A commercial party bus driver in suburban Chicago is facing serious criminal and professional penalties for reportedly driving two dozen students to their prom while he was drunk. We don't want to downplay the seriousness of the alleged…
May 15
More Birmingham DUI Arrests Likely if BAC Limit Slashed

More Birmingham DUI Arrests Likely if BAC Limit Slashed

If the National Transportation Safety Board has its way, more people will be subjected to DUI arrests in Alabama and throughout the country, despite the fact that the suggested proposal would have little impact on reducing the number of DUI…

Rank this Week: 2152

Missouri Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers criminal law and DWI law. Published By Sansone Law, LLC

http://www.missouricriminallawyersblog.com/

May 19
States Increasingly Concerned About Repeat Drunk Driver

States Increasingly Concerned About Repeat Drunk Driver

There has been an increasing emphasis placed on getting repeat drunk drivers off of Missouri roadways as more and more stories get attention across the country of drivers who had been previously arrested who then go on to hurt or kill others…
May 17
Morning Drunk Drivers Increasing Target Of Police Enforcement

Morning Drunk Drivers Increasing Target Of Police Enforcement

Everyone knows that prime time for police to make arrests regarding drunk drivers are nights and weekends. It would come as no surprise to most people to hear that late night on a Friday would understandably be a busy time for suspected drunk…
Apr 10
Missouri Penalty for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License

Missouri Penalty for Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License

Driving on a suspended or revoked license in Missouri is no small matter and can lead to big fines, huge increases in insurance premium payments, increased suspension or revocation times, and in certain cases, even jail time. First things…

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Birmingham Criminal Defense Blog

Covers Alabama criminal law and procedure, including DUI,, theft crimes, and violent crimes. By Steven D. Ebersole.

http://www.birminghamcriminaldefenseblog.com/

May 19
Birmingham Murder Charge Reduced to Manslaughter

Birmingham Murder Charge Reduced to Manslaughter

The two men embroiled in a fatal altercation had been friends. They played dice together. They had other mutual friends, who all gathered at a vacant home at the edge of town on Hemlock Avenue to throw back beers. Occasionally, there were…
May 17
Birmingham Gambling Arrests at Storefront

Birmingham Gambling Arrests at Storefront

Investigators with a specialized law enforcement unit burst into a storefront on 9th Street North in Birmingham, where officials say the location was a front for illegal gaming. A total of 22 arrests were made, including two for operating an…
May 9
Birmingham Defense Lawyers Caution Against a Rush to Judgement in Shaken Baby Case

Birmingham Defense Lawyers Caution Against a Rush to Judgement in Shaken Baby Case

A babysitter in southern Alabama has been accused of shaking a newborn girl entrusted to her care, and has been charged with Class A felony child abuse, after the child suffered serious injury. Our Birmingham criminal defense lawyers know…

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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 18
Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

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

Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz

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

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

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

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Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

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

http://www.whitecollarattorney.net/

May 16
Jason Kalafat Facing Assault Charge

Jason Kalafat Facing Assault Charge
May 6
Can you take on the Monopolies?

Can you take on the Monopolies?

The following post was written by Whistleblower attorney Tony Munter. If you have that sinking feeling that the world is closing in on you and the entities that dominate your life are getting bigger all the time perhaps there is an…
May 1
President Obama named Rep. Melvin Watt (D-North Carolina), to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency

President Obama named Rep. Melvin Watt (D-North Carolina), to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency

This Blog was written by whistleblower Attorney Tony Munter The news, or rather the reported leak today is clear, The White House wants to nominate long time congressman Mel Watt (D North Carolina) to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency…

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Criminal Defense FAQ

Covers criminal defense and DUI/OVI issues. By Patituce & Associates, LLC.

http://cleveland-criminal-defense-attorneys.com/criminal-defense-faq/

May 16
How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?

How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?

Each day I sit in court rooms all across this state. And every day I see people making the same mistake over and over again – they go into court, facing serious charges, without having hired the best criminal defense lawyer they…
May 10
Can A Drug Charge Cause You To Lose Your Financial Aid?

Can A Drug Charge Cause You To Lose Your Financial Aid?

Ohio features several large and prestigious universities, law schools, medical schools. Many of our clients who go to these institutions have faced the same problem “Will a drug charge cost me my financial aid?” The short…
May 2
What Do I Do After Being Arrested On Felony Charges?

What Do I Do After Being Arrested On Felony Charges?

Most people have no idea what to do after they, or someone they care about, has been arrested on felony charges. The first thing that has to be done is a phone call to an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Once an arrest has been…

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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…

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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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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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Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

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

http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/

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

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

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

Massachusetts Shoplifting Crimes Targeted By New Boston Ordinance

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

Marijuana Use and Massachusetts OUI Charge

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

Rank this Week: 2104

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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Rhode Island Criminal Defense Blog

Covers Rhode Island criminal law and constitutional criminal rights. By Matthew T. Marin.

http://matthewtmarin.blogspot.com/

May 11
Updated Rhode Island Marijuana Penalties (as of April 1st, 2013)

Updated Rhode Island Marijuana Penalties (as of April 1st, 2013)

As of April 1st, 2013, the State of Rhode Island significantly altered the penalties for marijuana possession. The largest alteration involves the decriminilization of the possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. The…
Mar 3
RI DUI Attorney Matthew Marin Announces a NOT GUILTY VERDICT on Behalf of a Client Facing a Charge of Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

RI DUI Attorney Matthew Marin Announces a NOT GUILTY VERDICT on Behalf of a Client Facing a Charge of Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

Attorney Matthew T. Marin announces a NOT GUILTY verdict for a client facing the charge of refusal to submit to a chemical breath test. If you need assistance or are facing Rhode Island Drunk Driving or Breathalyzer Refusal…
Dec 9
Forum Concludes 'War on Drugs' is Failing

Forum Concludes 'War on Drugs' is Failing

VIA THE PROVIDENCE JOURNALSpeakers at R.I. forum on marijuana, drug policy say 'war on drugs' is failing By Linda BorgPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The war on drugs has not only failed, it has been disastrous for thousands of youth and families, who…

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Inter Consulta

Covers international criminal law. By Alberto Huapaya.

http://ahuapayao.blogspot.com/

May 9
Unas líneas que deseaba escribir hace tiempo

Unas líneas que deseaba escribir hace tiempo

Una de las cosas que he querido hacer estos últimos años y en forma oportuna ha sido escribir sobre el Día de la Madre. Lamentablemente una y otra cosa ha impedido que pudiera escribirlo antes del día,…
May 9
Entrada en vigencia del "Tratado de Extradición entre la República del Perú y la República Oriental del Uruguay"

Entrada en vigencia del "Tratado de Extradición entre la República del Perú y la República Oriental del Uruguay"

Tomada de:monitorealo.blogspot.comEl día de hoy salió publicado en el Diario Oficial "El Peruano" la comunicación de la entrada en vigencia del "Tratado de Extradición entre la República del Perú y la…
May 4
Prohibición de imágenes religiosas en el trabajo

Prohibición de imágenes religiosas en el trabajo

Tal vez a muchos haya parecido una noticia más dentro de lo variopinto de noticias con las que nos sorprenden cada día. Talvez para otros sea una cortina de humo para distraernos de otros temas mediáticos. Para…

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Graham Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law, law and technology stories, and first amendment issues from around Eastern Washington. By Stephen Graham.

http://www.grahamlawyerblog.com/

May 8
The Dog Sniff and the Fourth Amendment

The Dog Sniff and the Fourth Amendment

Guest post by Matthew Leach, Attorney at King Law Offices | North & South Carolina The United States Supreme Court recently ruled on a drug sniffing dog case from Florida and the steps police can take to get probable cause for a search of…
Mar 17
Jeffrey Havard – Latest New

Jeffrey Havard – Latest New

It is unthinkable that a modern democratic state would act the way that Mississippi did in the handling of the Jeffrey Havard case. Months ago, I published a blog on Jeffrey Havard, a wrongly convicted man currently sitting on…
Mar 15
Dorm Room Searche

Dorm Room Searche

I wrote about dorm room searches two years ago, and I figured I might revisit this topic. I was the guest on the It’s a Crime radio show in Los Angeles last month on AM 1050. You can listen in here. Here is a…

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Invisible Man

Covers criminal law and civil rights issues in Georgia. By Albert Wan.

http://georgiadefenderblog.com

May 6
Happy Birthday, Willie Mays!

Happy Birthday, Willie Mays!

Today is the birthday of Willie Howard Mays, also known as the Say-Hey Kid. He turns 82 today. Mays ended his professional baseball career with a .302 average, 660 home runs, 1903 RBIs, and 3,283 hits. He even played for…
May 1
Letter to Senators Chambliss and Isakson, May 1, 2013

Letter to Senators Chambliss and Isakson, May 1, 2013

Here is the text of a letter I have sent to the two senators from Georgia, my home state, concerning their recent votes to block gun control legislation. I post it here in hope that it might inspire others to … Continue…
Mar 27
Balls, Bats and Buck

Balls, Bats and Buck

Baseball season starts in less than a week. That means leisurely days (or, more likely, nights) at the ball park with a hot dog in one hand, a beer in the other, and, if you’re like me, a scorecard on … Continue reading…

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Colorado Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Colorado plea bargaining, statutes of limitations and mental health issues in criminal cases. By H. Michael Steinberg.

http://www.colorado-criminal-lawyer-online.com/

Apr 26
Colorado Miranda Rights Law - AfterThe Boston Bombing - What Is The Law In Colorado On Miranda?

Colorado Miranda Rights Law - AfterThe Boston Bombing - What Is The Law In Colorado On Miranda?

By Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer - Attorney - Colorado Miranda Rights Law - H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Miranda Rights Law is sometimes not only internally complex but is ever evolving for law enforcement since the original Miranda…
Apr 10
Wiretapping Questions Arise In Mitch McConnell "Dust Up" - Would This Be A Crime In Colorado?

Wiretapping Questions Arise In Mitch McConnell "Dust Up" - Would This Be A Crime In Colorado?

The question of whether someone illegally bugged Senator Mitch McConnell's office raises serious questions that arise from a recording that recently was obtained by the news organization Mother Jones. The nature of the recording is not at…
Mar 26
Vehicular Homicide Cases - Alcohol - Driving and Death - Difficult Case

Vehicular Homicide Cases - Alcohol - Driving and Death - Difficult Case

The Charge of Vehicular Homicide - Manslaughter The most devastating charge facing an individual who has made the unfortunate decision to drink and drive - is the charge of vehicular homicide. Colorado courts punish this crime much more…

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David M. Ginsberg's Legal Blog

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

http://davidmginsberg.wordpress.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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San Jose Criminal Defense Lawyer…

San Jose Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Published By Erik Johnson

http://www.sanjosecriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

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

Marijuana Possession With Intent to Distribute: Not Necessarily Deportable

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

Supreme Court Reverses Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Arrest Case

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

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

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

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Denver DUI Attorney Blog

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

http://www.denverduiattorneyblog.net/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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…

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Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's…

Attorney R. Tamara de Silva's Blawg

Constitutional matters, politics, Wall Street matters, important cases and lots of opinions.

http://www.desilvalawoffices.com/Chicago-Litigation.aspx

Mar 26
Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered

Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered

Supreme Court Hears Proposition 8-Marriage Equality Reconsidered
Mar 19
First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case

First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case

First Sale Doctrine in Overseas Copyright Case By R Tamara de Silva March 19, 2013 The United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 today that the “first sale” doctrine, a limitation on the rights of a copyright owner in the copyright…
Mar 18
ACLU v CIA

ACLU v CIA

ACLU v. CIA on Targeted Killings and Drones R. Tamara de Silva On March 15, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in an opinion written by Chief Justice Garland, held that the Central Intelligence Agency…

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Asset Hunter: Tracking…

Asset Hunter: Tracking International Financial Fraud

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

http://www.michaeldiazjr.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Idaho Criminal Defense Blog

Covers criminal law, DUI and civil rights. By Peterson Law Offices.

http://www.idahocriminaldefenselaw.com/

Mar 6
First Trial For Us This Year - NOT GUILTY - Aggravated Assault and Malicious Injury to Property

First Trial For Us This Year - NOT GUILTY - Aggravated Assault and Malicious Injury to Property

It happened a couple weeks ago in Canyon County. Our client faced felony charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor malicious injury to property count. The case involved an argument between ex-spouses that…
Mar 5
Win Your Case - go to trial if there is no other way out!

Win Your Case - go to trial if there is no other way out!

Years ago I was getting ready for a monster trial - pitting the ultimate power of the United States against a little guy who held out in the face of an all out attack on his home. People died. Protestors gathered. Television cameras…
Mar 4
In Civil or Criminal Trials - Communication Matter

In Civil or Criminal Trials - Communication Matter

I spent the weekend at a seminar that paired younger lawyers with more seasoned "mentors," lawyers and judges who generally had more gray hair than not. There were criminal lawyers and civil lawyers, district judges, a Chief Justice of…

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Family, Criminal, Personal Injury,…

Family, Criminal, Personal Injury, in Nevada

Covers Nevada Supreme Court cases and laws involving criminal, civil, and family issues. By Anthony Wright.

http://wrightlawnv.blogspot.com/

Mar 3
Modern Relationships in Las Vegas -- Ten things to consider about being single

Modern Relationships in Las Vegas -- Ten things to consider about being single

I have represented divorce and family law clients for nine years in Las Vegas and I pay attention to the trends in society, including the technological changes and the evolving views on relationships. As part of my practice, I not only…
Feb 23
LAS VEGAS WRITER: April Adam

LAS VEGAS WRITER: April Adam

That Don't Make Ya Bad: A Memoir of Addiction:April Aimee Adams tells the heart-wrenching story of a childhood marred by facial scars, an absentee father, and an overworked, inattentive mother. That Don't Make Ya Bad describes the perilous…
Feb 13
RIP Attorney RONA-KAYE T. TUITELE of Las Vega

RIP Attorney RONA-KAYE T. TUITELE of Las Vega

Rona was admitted to practice law in Nevada in 2008. She was a graduate of the William S. Boyd School of Law. She had just turned 33 years old when her spirit left her body.

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Arizona Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Arizona state crimes. By Koplow & Patane.

http://www.arizonacriminaldefenseblog.com

Feb 21
Arizona Case Law Update – The First Daubert Decision

Arizona Case Law Update – The First Daubert Decision

This month the Arizona Court of Appeals rejected the argument that a judge does not have the discretion to hold a pretrial hearing on the reliability of scientific evidence. Since January 1, 2012 when Arizona adopted the Federal Daubert…
Aug 15
A Quick And Dirty Daubert Explanation

A Quick And Dirty Daubert Explanation

Daubert is the name of an United States Supreme Court case regarding the admissibility of scientific evidence: Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. While the case was decided in 1993, it’s holdings are new to…
Jul 7
The United States Supreme Court’s Decision on S.B. 1070

The United States Supreme Court’s Decision on S.B. 1070

Here is a well written explanation of the Supreme Court’s decision on S.B. 1070 – The Arizona Immigration Statute written by Amy Howe of the SCOTUS Blog: Click Here ;

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Criminal Defense

Covers issues in criminal defense. By Brian Tannebaum.

http://criminaldefenseblog.blogspot.com/

Dec 30
About That DUI Checkpoint On Miami Beach Friday Afternoon

About That DUI Checkpoint On Miami Beach Friday Afternoon

Last Friday night (12/28/2012), in the middle of the holiday vacation season, there was a DUI Checkpoint on the way to Miami Beach. When I say "on the way," I mean at about 6:30 p.m. Now let me say this: I don't have a problem with DUI…
Dec 15
Because There's Nothing To Say

Because There's Nothing To Say

But sometimes, we forget what we got, who we are, Oh who we are not, I think we gotta chance, to make it right - Amos Lee - Keep it Loose, Keep It Tight It's early Saturday morning. My treasured…
Oct 22
My Thoughts About The Presidential Election, Break Out The Tin Foil Hat

My Thoughts About The Presidential Election, Break Out The Tin Foil Hat

One thing that social media has shown me is that we have lost the ability (or maybe never had it) to engage in civil discourse about politics. Seriously, some of your heads are going to explode if you don't take a deep breath. There are…

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Sacramento Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Sacramento Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal law developments, including in the areas of DUI and search and seizure. By The Law Office Of Nancy King.

http://www.sacramentocriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Dec 26
Voluntary v. Involuntary Intoxication

Voluntary v. Involuntary Intoxication

A recent California appellate court decision of a Placer County DUI case highlights the difference between voluntary and involuntary intoxication as it relates to driving under the influence. In People v. Mathson, the defendant was pulled…
Nov 25
Voters Approve Revision of Three Strikes Law

Voters Approve Revision of Three Strikes Law

California voters' overwhelming approval of Proposition 36 - a ballot measure that significantly alters the state's three strikes law - will result in more equitable sentencing and reduced prison costs. In 1994, California voters said yes to…
Nov 10
Sacramento City Tax Measure Passes, Providing Funding For Law Enforcement

Sacramento City Tax Measure Passes, Providing Funding For Law Enforcement

Sacramento city residents on Tuesday approved a half percent sales tax increase, with the new revenue targeted at restoring city services cut during the recession the last five years. According to city officials, one use of the annual $28…

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The Saile Law Blog

Covers New Jersey and Pennsylvania personal injury, criminal and traffic offenses legal developments. By Michael L. Saile, Jr.

http://www.sailelaw.com/blog

Dec 19
Ouch! That Post-Accident Pain You Are Feeling in Your Hands and Wrists Could Be a Carpal Tunnel Injury

Ouch! That Post-Accident Pain You Are Feeling in Your Hands and Wrists Could Be a Carpal Tunnel Injury

Many people think damage to the carpal tunnel can only be caused by consistently making the same repetitive motions over and over. Bristol area personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr, explains that carpal tunnel injury can be due to the…
Dec 18
Bensalem New Hot Spot for Pedestrian Accidents?

Bensalem New Hot Spot for Pedestrian Accidents?

Bensalem is home to Parx Casino, the Franklin Mills mall, and a growing number of pedestrian accidents. Over 60 thousand people live in Bensalem, and a number of major roadways run right through the area. Some of these roads include I-95, the…
Dec 17
Closed Head Injuries: What are They?

Closed Head Injuries: What are They?

Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of closed head injuries, explains Bensalem area personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr. A closed head injury occurs inside the skull, resulting from a hard blow to the head from striking an…

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The Federal Criminal Appeals Blog

Covers federal appellate opinions from criminal cases where the defense won. By the Kaiser Law Firm PLLC.

http://www.federalcriminalappealsblog.com/

Nov 27
Short Wins - A Few Things Happened Before Thanksgiving

Short Wins - A Few Things Happened Before Thanksgiving

After yesterday's heady news from the ABA Law Journal (did I mention you can vote for this blog here), I completely neglected to, you know, actually blog. Apologies.
Nov 19
Short Wins - Thanksgiving Week Edition

Short Wins - Thanksgiving Week Edition

It's a slow week here in the federal circuit courts, at least for people accused of a crime who won their cases - only three cases were reversed in the federal court of appeals in published opinions last week. Happily, what last week's…
Nov 16
The Second Circuit Limits Bank Fraud Prosecutions Where A Check Is Validly Issued (and other facts don't get in the way)

The Second Circuit Limits Bank Fraud Prosecutions Where A Check Is Validly Issued (and other facts don't get in the way)

If you're ever involved in a bank fraud case, you should probably read the Second Circuit's opinion reversing Mr. Felix Nkansah's bank fraud conviction. If the government wants to convict someone for bank fraud, the Second Circuit says…

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West Palm Beach Criminal Lawyer…

West Palm Beach Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida criminal law and criminal defense. Published by the Law Offices of Law Offices of Richard Tendler, P.A.

http://www.westpalmbeachcriminallawyerblog.com/

Nov 9
West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Blog

West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Blog

Welcome to the new blog for the Law Offices of Richard Tendler! My intention in launching this blog is to help people — prospective and current clients alike — by providing useful information about the field of criminal defense. Being…
Oct 19
Call Me Maybe

Call Me Maybe

If you just met a police officer when you didn’t mean to, you may be in a little trouble. If you talk to the police officer, you may be in a lot of trouble. It isn’t crazy to think about calling for help. When asked about details of a…
Oct 19
A Great Debate

A Great Debate

All the talk of debates over the past few weeks has got me thinking about debates that go on in courtrooms all over America every day. Just as the presidential debates bring to light issues that will potentially affect millions of people…

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Colorado Springs Criminal Lawyer…

Colorado Springs Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers the defense of DUI / DWAI, domestic violence, felonies and misdemeanors in Colorado. By Gasper Law Group.

http://www.coloradospringscriminallawyerblog.com/

Sep 11
No contact means No Contact: SHE TEXTED ME FIRST!

No contact means No Contact: SHE TEXTED ME FIRST!

By Patterson S. Weaver Criminal Defense Attorney The Gasper Law Group, PLLC
Aug 7
Negotiation with a Gun to Your Head.

Negotiation with a Gun to Your Head.

By
Aug 2
Parenting and Discipline - Can I Spank My Kids?

Parenting and Discipline - Can I Spank My Kids?

Authored by Patterson S. Weaver Attorney at Law, Criminal Division The Gasper Law Group, PLLC

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