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Fraud, Phishing and Financial…

Fraud, Phishing and Financial Misdeeds

Covers identity theft.

http://fraudwar.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 13

    Identity Thieves Target Uncle Sam

    Identity Thieves Target Uncle Sam
    Identity thieves seem to like to target the government. With April 15th, nearing, the news is awash with fraudsters using other people's identities to claim an earned income tax credit worth thousands of dollars. Of course, we should feel…
  • Jul 7

    Phony Collectors Want Your Credit/Debit Card Information

    Phony Collectors Want Your Credit/Debit Card Information
    About a week ago, I was made aware of a fraud group operating from a Tampa, Florida number, who were calling people and using some pretty heavy-handed tactics to collect (steal) money. Interestingly enough, the person that let me know about…
  • Jan 2

    Will 2010 be a Banner Year for Identity Thieves?

    Will 2010 be a Banner Year for Identity Thieves?
    For the past six months or so, this blog was put on hold. I could come up with a lot of excuses why it was put on hold -- such as increased workload and job responsibilities -- but I probably just needed a break from writing.Now that I am…
Rank this Week: 5274

Frequently Asked Questions about…

Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Criminal Defense

Answers federal criminal defense questions for northern Ohio residents. By Patituce & Associates LLC.

http://cleveland-federal-criminal-defense.com/frequently-asked-questions-2/
  • Apr 12

    What Is A 2255 Petition?

    What Is A 2255 Petition?
    After an individual has been convicted and exhausted, or used up, their appellate rights there is still a method for an individual to set aside their conviction.  That method is the filing of a habeas corpus motion, or a 2255 petition…
  • Mar 20

    What Is Wire Fraud And Can A Criminal Attorney Defend It?

    What Is Wire Fraud And Can A Criminal Attorney Defend It?
    Has a law enforcement agent contacted you or a loved one threatening you with wire fraud charges? If so, you will need an attorney to represent you sooner rather than later because the government has likely done a lengthy investigation…
  • Mar 6

    How Much Time Can I Get On A Federal Child Pornography Case?

    How Much Time Can I Get On A Federal Child Pornography Case?
    Did you know that statistically, only convictions for sexual abuse, murder, and hostage taking have longer sentences than child pornography? Those convicted of sexual abuse, on average receive a sentence of 125 months versus 121 months for…
Rank this Week: 3834

Frisco DWI Lawyer & Attorney…

Frisco DWI Lawyer & Attorney Blog

Covers Texas DUI/DWI, blood tests, breath tests, and field sobriety tests. By Hunter Biederman.

http://www.friscodwilawyer.com/
  • Dec 26

    Gas Chromatography Lecture

    Gas Chromatography Lecture
    I'm pleased to report that I have been selected to speak at this years, "Gideon's Trumpet" seminar in Wichita Falls.   My topic this year will be DWI Blood Testing: A Simplified Overview of Gas Chromatography.  Or more…
  • Sep 13

    Deputy Suspended for Illegal Stop and Arrest

    Deputy Suspended for Illegal Stop and Arrest
    Not too long ago I posted comments about my clients illegal stop and arrest.  Now it seems that the Deputy has been sanctioned by the Sheriff's department.  Below is the the video with comments from me on WFAA Channel 8. 
  • Jun 21

    Attorney comments on the Illegal Stop and Arrest of DFW Memorial Day Biker

    Attorney comments on the Illegal Stop and Arrest of DFW Memorial Day Biker
    Last night, WFAA's David Schechter ran a story featuring myself and my client after an obviously illegal stop and illegal arrest.
Rank this Week: 3557

Galanter Law

Galanter Law

Covers Florida criminal law.

http://galanterlaw.com/blog/
  • May 21

    Shoplifting Defense – South Florida Theft Lawyer

    Shoplifting Defense – South Florida Theft Lawyer
    As discussed in this video, if you’ve been arrested for retail theft, which is commonly referred to as shoplifting, or any kind of theft offense in South Florida, it is imperative that you hire a lawyer. Pursuant to Florida Statute…
  • May 15

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

    Careless Driving vs. Reckless Driving in Florida: What’s the Difference?
    While people frequently use the terms “reckless driving” and “careless driving” interchangeably, there is actually a huge difference between these two offenses in Florida. Careless driving is governed by Florida…
  • May 9

    Careless Driving Ticket in Fort Lauderdale or Miami

    Careless Driving Ticket in Fort Lauderdale or Miami
    If you have received a careless driving ticket in Broward or Miami-Dade County, you probably got the ticket due to being involved in an automobile accident where the officer investigating the accident found you to be at fault or the…
Rank this Week: 2025

Gamso - For the Defense

Gamso - For the Defense

Provides commentary on criminal law, civil liberties and jurisprudence. By Jeffrey Gamso.

http://gamso-forthedefense.blogspot.com/
  • May 8

    Death Penalty 101 - The Book

    Death Penalty 101 - The Book
    Those of you who aren't lawyers probably know that law school classes typically operate on what they call the "Socratic Method."  (It's a method that Socrates wouldn't recognize, but that's a different blog post.)  It's built around…
  • May 7

    To Life

    To Life
    Here's to the land you've torn out the hear of.Mississippi, find yourself another country to be part of. That's the refrain of an old Phil Ochs song about the racism and corruption and general backwardness of the Magnolia State.  There's…
  • May 5

    "There's Always Something Else You Can Do"

    "There's Always Something Else You Can Do"
    We fucked up.  We'll try and fix it if you give us a chance.So says the FBI, though admittedly those are my words not the Bureau's.  You may remember that last year the FBI said it was going to review thousands of cases to see if…
Rank this Week: 730

Garvin Law Firm Blog

Garvin Law Firm Blog

Covers Florida personal injury and criminal defense news.

http://www.garvinlegal.com/blog
Rank this Week: 2802

Georgia Criminal Appellate Law…

Georgia Criminal Appellate Law Blog

By J. Scott Key, P.C.

http://www.georgiacriminalappellatelawblog.com
  • Apr 1

    New Field Sobriety/Miranda Case Important at Several Level

    New Field Sobriety/Miranda Case Important at Several Level
    The Court of Appeals, with a panel made up of Judges Dillard, Ellington, and Phipps, has reversed an order granting a motion to suppress from the State Court of Fayette County. I write about this case because it further develops the law in…
  • Mar 26

    How to Defeat the State’s New Pre-trial Appellate Right

    How to Defeat the State’s New Pre-trial Appellate Right
    HB 349 has been the subject of much discussion for its sentencing innovations. However, nestled within it are some significant changes to the appellate code. This post will familiarize you with the appellate provisions of HB 349 and provide…
  • Feb 4

    Ray Lewis, Facebook, and the Justice System

    Ray Lewis, Facebook, and the Justice System
    Ray Lewis’s retirement has made for an interesting time to be a criminal defense lawyer. Many of us who defend people for a living lead two lives. In one, we are in and out of jails, explaining things to clients in the hallway after a…
Rank this Week: 4063

Georgia Criminal Defense Blog

Georgia Criminal Defense Blog

Georgia Criminal Defense Blog covers DUI defense, domestic violence, drug defense, sex crime defense, theft crimes, weapons charges, and wrongfully accused topics. By Georgia attorneys Conaway & Strickler.

http://www.georgiacriminaldefenseblog.com/
  • Mar 21

    INJUSTICE

    INJUSTICE
    What happened to Trayvon Martin is a tragedy. Do we really need another Trayvon Martin to die before finally doing something? Why does a white man assume a young black teen is up to no good? Why did the police drug test a young black…
  • Feb 6

    Blame can be Found Everywhere in the Disappearance of Susan Powell and the Death of two Beautiful, Innocent Children

    Blame can be Found Everywhere in the Disappearance of Susan Powell and the Death of two Beautiful, Innocent Children
    Josh Powell not only killed himself but two beautiful, innocent young boys.
  • Sep 26

    Conrad Murray and Michael Jackson, a deadly relationship

    Conrad Murray and Michael Jackson, a deadly relationship
    "Should Michael Jackson be blamed for his death?" that is what many people are asking because the Conrad Murray trial is starting tomorrow in Los Angeles. Does the public understand this case is much ado about nothing? Dr. Murray is ONLY…
Rank this Week: 2344

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: 1708

Georgia DUI Cases of Note

Georgia DUI Cases of Note

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

http://www.georgecreal.com/BlogRetrieve.aspx?BlogID=6412
  • May 20

    Simmons v. State - A13A0083 - specific consequences of a DUI Jury Trial Wavier need not be known

    Simmons v. State - A13A0083 - specific consequences of a DUI Jury Trial Wavier need not be known
    In Simmons v. State, A13A0083, May 5th, 2013, the Georgia Court of Appeals held that there was no error in the Cobb County State Court Trial Judge's acceptance of a wavier of the right to a jury trial before a bench trial in the Marietta…
  • May 14

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

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

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

    Mitchell v. State - A13A0035 - Roadblocks: safety concerns are okay
    In Mitchell v. State, A13A0035, April 30, 2013, the Georgia Court of Appeals held affirming the Dublin Georgia Laurens County Trial Court ruling in this Marijauna case that "for safety reasons and for sobriety purposes" is a legitimate…
Rank this Week: 2388

Gideon's Guardians

Gideon's Guardians

By public defenders.

http://gideonsguardians.blogspot.com/
  • Oct 18

    Yes Yes I am a republican

    Yes Yes I am a republican
    I have been registered to vote since the day I turned 18 years old. I have attended a presidential inaugeration ( I was in high school) and have worked on campaigns for democrats as well as republican throughout my years opting to support…
  • Oct 11

    Renesting

    Renesting
    Every time I finish a big trial (i.e. 2005 murder trial) I have to clean. This drives Jack crazy. If my office is already in order which it usually is I attack his office (his usually is not). Lucky for Jack I am rearranging. I had ten…
  • Jun 5

    John Ashcroft: The First and a Quarter Kind of Loyalty

    John Ashcroft: The First and a Quarter Kind of Loyalty
    Like PD Dude, I noted the attempted John Ashcroft sickbed hustle by Alberto Gonzales (then White House counsel) and Andrew Card.
Rank this Week: 3657

Gigstad Law Office LLC Blog

Gigstad Law Office LLC Blog

Covers criminal defense topics, including DUI, checkpoints, and traffic tickets.

http://www.gigstadlaw.com/Criminal-Defense-Blog.aspx
  • May 17

    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/17/13 - 5/19/13

    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/17/13 - 5/19/13
    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/17/13 - 5/19/13 This weekend's going to be a hot one, and that means the police will be out in force. Here's what we know so far: 1. Mission Police Dept. has announced that they will be conducting a…
  • May 13

    Results of Overland Park's DUI Checkpoint on May 10th, 2013.

    Results of Overland Park's DUI Checkpoint on May 10th, 2013.
    Results of Overland Park's DUI Checkpoint on May 10th, 2013. The Overland Park Police Department had a DUI Checkpoint on Friday May 10th, 2013. Here are the results: 433 - Vehicles entered the Check Lane 29 - Drivers tested for DUI …
  • May 9

    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/10/13 - 5/12/13

    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/10/13 - 5/12/13
    Kansas City Area DUI Checkpoint Update: 5/10/13 - 5/12/13 Here's what we know so far for this weekend, as always we will update as we learn more: 1. The Overland Park Police Department has announced that they will be conducting their first…
Rank this Week: 3467

Grace Case

Grace Case

Covers the U.S. v. W.R. Grace criminal prosecution. By the University of Montana School of Law and the School of Journalism.

http://blog.umt.edu/gracecase
  • May 28

    Week 2 Wrap-Up

    Week 2 Wrap-Up
    This week, both the U.S. Government and Defense counsel for W.R. Grace and individual defendents layed out their case in opening statements. EPA On-Site Coordinator Paul Peronard was introduced, examined and cross-exaimined after Molloy…
  • May 19

    UM students from Libby split on verdict

    UM students from Libby split on verdict
    MISSOULA (May 18, 2009) –  Not guilty. To Danielle Bundrock, a University of Montana senior, the verdicts sounded a lot like, “No justice.”
  • May 19

    Verdict is justice deferred for many Libby resident

    Verdict is justice deferred for many Libby resident
    LIBBY (May 10, 2009) — The environmental criminal inquiry into the most sprawling industrial disaster in U.S. history ended in the failed prosecution of a company charged with poisoning a small Montana town. Some residents of the town say…
Rank this Week: 3425

Graham Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2016

Greenburgh Speeding Ticket…

Greenburgh Speeding Ticket Attorney Blog

Published By Tilem & Campbell

http://www.greenburghspeedingticketattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 5172

Grits for Breakfast

Grits for Breakfast

Covers the political, economic and social consequences of crime, punishment and justice in the Lone Star State. By Scott Henson.

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

    Texas House approves electronic privacy legislation

    Texas House approves electronic privacy legislation
    Great news!A pair of bills backed by the Texas Electronic Privacy Coalition were amended onto a Senate bill in the Texas House of Representatives (SB 1052) - one requiring warrants for police to access cell-phone location data and another…
  • May 20

    Minimal raises for TX prison guard

    Minimal raises for TX prison guard
    The union representing Texas prison guards, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), issued a press release today complaining that pay hikes for corrections officers are half those given to "other statewide…
  • May 20

    Lege leaning toward grand jury transparency

    Lege leaning toward grand jury transparency
    Quick update on a couple of grand-jury transparency bills we've been discussing on Grits this session:On a positive note, Rep. Bryan Hughes' HB 3334 requiring recording of grand-jury witness testimony in addition to defendants cleared the…
Rank this Week: 231

Grotian Moment: The International…

Grotian Moment: The International War Crimes Trial Blog

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

http://law.case.edu/saddamtrial/
  • Jul 29

    Human Rights Watch Report Assessing the Taylor Trial

    Human Rights Watch Report Assessing the Taylor Trial
    Human Rights Watch recently released a report entitled "Even a 'Big Man' Must Face Justice": Lessons from the Trial of Charles Taylor. A copy of that report is available here: HRW Report on Taylor Trial. Below is the announcement from Human…
  • Jul 28

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

    The Law's Long Arm and the Mighty Pen: Justice for Ratko Mladic
    A former war crimes prosecution attorney and PILPG advisory board member reflects on the arrest of Ratko Mladic, alleged mastermind of the Srebrenica genocide. It is not often when one man is able to unite officials on both sides of the…
  • Feb 15

    Piracy Prosecutions in the Seychelle

    Piracy Prosecutions in the Seychelle
    By Cameron MacLeod Since early 2010, the Seychelles has become the hub for prosecution of Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. The Seychelles recently enacted a statute giving its courts universal jurisdiction to prosecute pirates brought to…
Rank this Week: 2482

Gufford & Brandt Blog

Gufford & Brandt Blog

Covers family law and criminal law.

http://guffordandbrandt.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 4002

Harmful Error

Harmful Error

Discusses the Nevada Supreme Court and criminal law in Nevada. By JoNell Thomas.

http://www.harmfulerror.com/
  • Oct 8

    District court judge debate videos available

    District court judge debate videos available
    Fact to Face with Jon Ralston has posted videos of district court judge candidate debates:
  • Oct 8

    Oral argument mp3's available

    Oral argument mp3's available
    The Nevada Supreme Court has made available oral argument recordings for arguments heard on October 6: Sheriff v. Bucham Landreth v. Malik In re: William M. and Marques B.
  • Oct 8

    Oral Argument Calendar: Wed. Oct. 15

    Oral Argument Calendar: Wed. Oct. 15
    The Nevada Supreme Court has posted its oral argument calendar for Wednesday October 15th, 2008: 10:00 AM -- D'NAL2 VS. HARBORS, LLC (48519)
Rank this Week: 1115

Harmless Error

Harmless Error

Covers criminal law in Maine and beyond. By Luke Rioux.

http://harmlesserrorblog.blogspot.com/
  • May 13

    State of Maine v. Collier: No RAS, No Seizure, No Problem

    State of Maine v. Collier: No RAS, No Seizure, No Problem
    The Maine Supreme Judicial Court recently decided State of Maine v. Matthew Collier 2013 ME 44, and vacated the trial court's order granting a motion to suppress. The court disagreed with the trial judge and found that, while there was no…
  • May 1

    Moncrieffe v Holder: From State Felony to Federal Misdemeanor

    Moncrieffe v Holder: From State Felony to Federal Misdemeanor
     Matthew Kenwrick via flickrIn Moncrieffe v. Holder, the Supreme Court reversed the deportation order for a Jamaican born legal permanent resident. Adrian Moncrieffe pled guilty in a Georgia court to possession with intent to…
  • Apr 30

    Burrage v. U.S: When Does Drug Trafficking Cause Death?

    Burrage v. U.S: When Does Drug Trafficking Cause Death?
    .:[ Melissa ]:. via flickrNext term, the Supreme Court will consider when a drug dealer can be held criminally liable under a federal law punishing distribution of drugs that cause death. 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(C) sets a mandatory minimum…
Rank this Week: 4257

Harvard Law & Policy Review Blog

Harvard Law & Policy Review Blog

Explores law and policy from new angles, and aims to make unique contributions to discussions unfolding in the national media, local news, and the blawgosphere. Bloggers are progressive law students and lawyers from around the country. The Harvard Law & Policy Review is the official journal of the American Constitution Society.

http://hlpronline.com
Rank this Week: 2588

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: 1367

hereinafter called defendant

hereinafter called defendant

Covers Texas criminal law. By Doug Weathers.

http://www.weatherslaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 28

    Everything old is new again.

    Everything old is new again.
    I have just recently begun my 23rd year of practicing law.  Some of you may have wondered what happened to the Not Guilty blog that I published for years.  The blog began to not be updated when I entered a period of transition in my…
  • Apr 8

    A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.

    A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.
    Recently the Court of Appeals in San Antonio had to determine whether a head nod in response to a detective's question was admissible in the trial. The case of Lopez v. State involved a woman charged with murdering her husband.
  • Mar 23

    An arrest by any other name ...

    An arrest by any other name ...
    What do you call it when a police officer stops your car with emergency lights flashing, draws his weapon, orders you out of the car, makes you lie down on the ground, face down, legs spread apart, puts handcuffs on you and places you in the…
Rank this Week: 4212

Hernan Law Firm Blog

Hernan Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, business and litigation.

http://hernanfirm.com/blog/
  • Mar 30

    Georgia Legislature passes bill (HB 150) restricing the publication of mugshots for commercial gain

    Georgia Legislature passes bill (HB 150) restricing the publication of mugshots for commercial gain
    In a tremendous victory for many people whose mugshots are posted on websites that require payment in order to take them down, the 2013 Georgia Legislature has approved a measure (HB 150) restricting the publication of such mugshots and…
  • Jan 2

    Approvals come through for Deferred Action petition

    Approvals come through for Deferred Action petition
    USCIS has finally begun to issue approvals of the deferred action petitions filed beginning in August 2012, including for many clients of the Hernan Law Firm.  Early applicants have been receiving approval notices over the last month or…
  • Jan 2

    USCIS announces final rule to allow for provisional waiver process supporting family unity

    USCIS announces final rule to allow for provisional waiver process supporting family unity
    On January 2, 2013, USCIS announced the long awaited posting of the final rules for the provisional waiver process, a sensible solution to a component of immigration law that caused families to be separated during the petition process for…
Rank this Week: 3397

Houston Criminal Law Journal

Houston Criminal Law Journal

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

http://www.houstoncriminallawjournal.com/
  • Jan 4

    Do I Need To Hire a Theft Lawyer?

    Do I Need To Hire a Theft Lawyer?
    You have the absolute right to represent yourself, but I would not recommend serving as your own attorney.  If you have been arrested and charged with a theft crime, you are probably worrying about how this will affect your life.…
  • Aug 22

    From One Tower To Another

    From One Tower To Another
    I wanted to make sure that everyone knew that after practicing law in the Williams Tower for Seven years I have moved my office to the River Oaks Tower.  Hopefully, my clients will find this new building much easier to reach…
  • Apr 20

    Using The State's Witnesse

    Using The State's Witnesse
    It is not often as a criminal defense lawyer that I get to use a State's witness against them.  There are many highs and lows during a trial, but it is always uplifting as an attorney when you know that you are in control of a prosecutor's…
Rank this Week: 1539

Houston Criminal Lawyer and DWI…

Houston Criminal Lawyer and DWI Blog

Covers Texas criminal and DWI law, with an emphasis on Greater Houston cases. By Scheiner Law Group.

http://www.scheinerlaw.com/blog
  • May 12

    Is there a biological basis to crime?

    Is there a biological basis to crime?
    Recent advances in science may change the way we look at criminals and the underlying reasons for their behavior. Specifically, advances in neurology and brain scanning have revealed that because of brain function and chemistry, some people…
  • Apr 29

    Mandatory Blood Draws Limited in Texas Due to New Supreme Court of the United States Case

    Mandatory Blood Draws Limited in Texas Due to New Supreme Court of the United States Case
    A new United States Supreme Court ruling has probably rendered some Texas DWI laws unconstitutional and will have a big impact on the way DWI investigations are conducted in many cases. That case, Missouri v. McNeely, involved a DWI suspect…
  • Apr 20

    Miranda Warnings for Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect (And All of Us)

    Miranda Warnings for Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect (And All of Us)
    Not long after Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was taken into custody, the federal government announced it would not give the suspect “Miranda Warnings” before interrogating him. Withholding Miranda Warnings from…
Rank this Week: 4370

Houston DWI Law Blog

Houston DWI Law Blog

Covers Houston DWI laws and the implications of a DWI on your record. By Johnson Johnson & Baer.

http://www.houstondwilawblog.com/
  • Feb 14

    Another Houston Baker Street Pub Sued

    Another Houston Baker Street Pub Sued
    Who is Liable, the seller or the drinker? Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub is being sued again following the death of Robert Wilhite’s 2011 death.  Wilhite’s family is accusing the pub of over-serving alcoholic beverages to…
  • Jan 31

    Houston Scores Better than Other Texas Cities for Quality Driver

    Houston Scores Better than Other Texas Cities for Quality Driver
     Men’s Health Magazine released a study that they recently conducted to see which cities had the best and worst drivers.  Houston ranked 46th in the nation for bad drivers, and Dallas ranked even worse in 14th place for this…
  • Jan 12

    Oregon Teenager Posts Drunk Driving Status on Facebook

    Oregon Teenager Posts Drunk Driving Status on Facebook
     People write all kinds of desperate and stupid posts on Facebook, but one teenager from Astoria, Oregon takes the cake with his self-implicating post.  His Facebook post said “Drivin drunk… classic ;) but to…
Rank this Week: 4553

Houston Lawyer Blog

Houston Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law and criminal defense issues. By the Charles Johnson Law Firm.

http://houstonlawyer.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 3532

Idaho Criminal Defense Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2030

Idaho State Police News and…

Idaho State Police News and Information Blog

Covers news releases and other items of interest. By the Idaho State Police.

http://idahostatepolice.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Update: I-84 blocked from Broadway exit to Gowen exit

    Update: I-84 blocked from Broadway exit to Gowen exit
    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr.,…
  • May 21

    I-84 blocked from Broadway exit to Gowen exit

    I-84 blocked from Broadway exit to Gowen exit
    IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr.,…
  • May 21

    Fatal Crash SH41@mp 30, south of Priest River

    Fatal Crash SH41@mp 30, south of Priest River
    Idaho State Police Regional Communication Center - North 615 W Wilbur Ave Suite A Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815 Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208)…
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Illinois Criminal & Civil Defense…

Illinois Criminal & Civil Defense Blog

Covers criminal and civil law in Illinois. By Appelman & Associates LLC.

http://blog.appelmanlawyers.com/
  • Nov 26

    Naperville Babysitter Pleads Not Guilty in Televised Arraignment

    Naperville Babysitter Pleads Not Guilty in Televised Arraignment
    When Naperville babysitter Elzbieta Plackowska pled not guilty to the murder of two young children, she did so in front of cameras, which were allowed in a DuPage County courtroom for the first time in the county’s history.
  • Nov 21

    Kane County to Crack Down on Drunk Driving during Thanksgiving Holiday

    Kane County to Crack Down on Drunk Driving during Thanksgiving Holiday
    Police in Kane County used a DUI crackdown to prevent drunk driving around Halloween last month, and they will use similar enforcement the night before Thanksgiving. Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon said four arrests were made…
  • Nov 14

    Jenna Jameson Ordered to Pay $92,000 for Missed Appearance

    Jenna Jameson Ordered to Pay $92,000 for Missed Appearance
    Jameson was ordered to reimburse the Hollywood Palms theater group for promotional expenses and lost revenue after Jameson violated terms of her contract which required her to attend movie premiers at two Illinois theaters.
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Illinois Criminal Defender Voice

Illinois Criminal Defender Voice

Offers news, updates and insight on Illinois criminal law. By Donald Delbert.

http://www.illinoiscriminaldefendervoice.com
  • Sep 13

    Jailhouse Snitch Would Say Anything

    Jailhouse Snitch Would Say Anything
    Dekalb County has reopened a 55-year-old murder case after locating a suspect. The accused is a former police officer who was brought back from Washington state to face charges from 1957. The age of the case presents unusual challenges to…
  • Sep 8

    Peterson Guilty Verdict Tainted By Use Of Hearsay Evidence

    Peterson Guilty Verdict Tainted By Use Of Hearsay Evidence
    This week, Drew Peterson was convicted of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio. In a shocking admission, one juror told reporters Drew Peterson would have been found not guilty without the hearsay evidence admitted at his trial. One of…
  • Aug 24

    Case Against Drew Peterson Getting Weaker

    Case Against Drew Peterson Getting Weaker
    The State’s case against Drew Peterson for the murder of his third wife never looked very strong. Now it looks weaker still. The State of Illinois stretched to try to make a case against former police officer Drew Peterson for the murder of…
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Illinois DUI

Illinois DUI

Covers Illinois DUI law, including penalties, evidence (breath, blood and urine testing), and defenses. By Lewis B. Gainor.

http://www.illinoisdui.us/
  • Apr 24

    Supreme Court says police must obtain search warrant for blood testing if suspect refuse

    Supreme Court says police must obtain search warrant for blood testing if suspect refuse
    An important decision was just handed down by the United State Supreme Court concerning driving under the influence. In Missouri v. McNeely, the court was asked to decide whether it was unconstitutional to take blood by force without a search…
  • Feb 25

    Aggravated driving under the influence: sentencing and mandatory minimum penaltie

    Aggravated driving under the influence: sentencing and mandatory minimum penaltie
    An arrest for driving under the influence is typically a misdemeanor. However, there are some circumstances under which even a first offense can be a felony. For review, a misdemeanor is different from a felony in that the maximum sentence…
  • Feb 4

    Penalties for first DUI offense in Illinoi

    Penalties for first DUI offense in Illinoi
    In the year 2013, driving under the influence remains one of the most highly politicized offenses in Illinois courts. There is no offense that will get a prosecutor fired quicker for giving a good deal than DUI. In these cases, Assistant…
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Illinois DUI Law Blog

Illinois DUI Law Blog

Covers the ever changing landscape of Illinois DUI Law. By Steven H. Fagan.

http://www.illinoisduiblog.com/
  • Jan 29

    Give us your tired, your poor, your undocumented and we will license them!

    Give us your tired, your poor, your undocumented and we will license them!
    Illegal aliens, or undocumented immigrants if you prefer, have long had a problem. Forget the debate for the moment about whether their very existence within a particular space on the map is a violation of the law - that's not what this blog…
  • Jan 1

    Is drinking and driving the same thing as DUI in Illinois?

    Is drinking and driving the same thing as DUI in Illinois?
    Maybe you had a drink at dinner. Or you toasted the bride at a wedding. Perhaps you just enjoyed a beer with a friend. Under Illinois DUI law, is it illegal to drive home after you've had that drink? Many people automatically assume drinking…
  • Dec 14

    Santa and DUI

    Santa and DUI
    I have to admit that upon reading the headline, I thought this was going in a very different direction. The excellent article linked to below discusses the use of alcohol detection devices in your automobile. These are issues you need to know…
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Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg

Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg

Covers Illinois DUI laws and news. By Harvatin Law Offices.

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

    What proof is required for a DUI drug charge?

    What proof is required for a DUI drug charge?
    Related posts: Major High Court Ruling on Warrantless Blood Draws May 10, 2013, Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg What tools are available to the police in Illinois for proving a DUI charge? January 11, 2013, Illinois DUI Lawyer Blawg A charge of…
  • May 10

    Major High Court Ruling on Warrantless Blood Draw

    Major High Court Ruling on Warrantless Blood Draw
    The United States Supreme Court, in a case known as McNeely v. Missouri, issued an important decision related to Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, and search warrants. The Court decided that in most cases, before the police can force a…
  • May 3

    Loss of driver's license following a crash in which there is no DUI conviction

    Loss of driver's license following a crash in which there is no DUI conviction
    A charge of Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, will lead to a loss of driving privileges if the driver is convicted. 625 ILCS 5/6-205(a)(2) This includes convictions arising from a DUI committed in another state while the driver holds an…
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Illinois DUI Lawyer Blog

Illinois DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers traffic stops and DUI defense. By Gullberg & Box, LLC.

http://www.illinoisduilawyer-blog.com/
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Illinois Expungement Lawyer Blog

Illinois Expungement Lawyer Blog

Published by Jorie K. Johnson

http://www.illinoisexpungementlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 2

    Governor Quinn grants 87 more Petitions for Executive Clemency on Good Friday, 2013

    Governor Quinn grants 87 more Petitions for Executive Clemency on Good Friday, 2013
    I am pleased to announce that this past Friday, March 29, 2013, Illinois State Governor Pat Quinn released decisions on two hundred twenty-two (222) additional Petitions for Executive Clemency, granting eighty-seven (87) pardons in total and…
  • Dec 5

    Governor Quinn continues to plod through backlog of 2,500+ Clemency Petition

    Governor Quinn continues to plod through backlog of 2,500+ Clemency Petition
    In keeping with his usual tradition of deciding Petitions for Executive Clemency just before a major holiday, Governor Quinn granted 81 pardons on November 21, 2012 and denied 88. According to sources at the Illinois Prisoner Review Board,…
  • May 9

    2012 Cook County Expungement Summit for Adult and Juvenile Criminal Record

    2012 Cook County Expungement Summit for Adult and Juvenile Criminal Record
    It's time for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County's annual Expungement Summit! The event will take place on June 2nd, 2012, once again at the Apostolic Church of God located at 6230 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, Illinois between…
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Illinois Traffic Laws

Illinois Traffic Laws

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

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

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

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

    Speed limit on interstate to increase to 70 mph in Illinoi

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

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

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

In Your Defense

Covers criminal justice issues. By Brian Gurwitz.

http://blog.gurwitzlaw.com/
  • Feb 24

    Obtaining Discovery More than 30 Days Before Trial

    Obtaining Discovery More than 30 Days Before Trial
    Under the California Penal Code, prosecutors are required to provide defendants with discovery to assist them in preparing their cases. Depending on the case, discovery can include things like police reports, 911 tapes, witness statements,…
  • Feb 11

    Vote for death... I'll buy you a beer!

    Vote for death... I'll buy you a beer!
    Twice per week (on Wednesdays and Fridays), the California Supreme Court issues a notice on its Web site explaining whether any opinions will be published on the next court date. The notices summarize the issue presented in each case, but…
  • Feb 6

    Prosecuting the Hecklegate 11

    Prosecuting the Hecklegate 11
    I've been an attorney practicing criminal law for over 16 years. Until last week, however, I had no idea that the Penal Code explicitly makes it a crime to disturb a meeting. I suspect I'm not the only California lawyer who has labored…
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Indefensible

Indefensible

The intermittent musings of a pedantic public defender. By David Feige.

http://davidfeige.blogspot.com/
  • May 1

    My new Op-Ed in the NYT: Waiting and Waiting for Justice

    My new Op-Ed in the NYT: Waiting and Waiting for Justice
    The times just posted my new Op-Ed. It's about...justice. Or more accurately injustice, and how we can make the endemic delay in the criminal justice system more tolerable....
  • Apr 24

    My Father in the New Yorker...

    My Father in the New Yorker...
    The Financial Page this week starts:"When we all finished filing our tax returns last week, there was a little something missing: two trillion dollars. That’s how much money Americans may have made in the past year that didn’t get…
  • Apr 18

    Oregon Juror Jailed for Texting During Trial

    Oregon Juror Jailed for Texting During Trial
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Injustice Anywhere . . .

Injustice Anywhere . . .

Covers criminal law. By a public defender.

http://injusticeanywhere.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 7

    OUTRAGE!!!

    OUTRAGE!!!
    Arizona authorities have charged an 8-year-old boy with two counts of pre-meditated murder. This is so outrageous on so many levels, I don't even know where to begin. They interrogated an 8-year-old child (whose father had just been murdered)…
  • Oct 21

    Frustration

    Frustration
    You know what is frustrating? When you spend forever arguing, begging, pleading, and using all your other tools of persuasion to get a prosecutor to give you a particular deal, but the prosecutor will only offer you X years. So, you go talk…
  • Oct 21

    The Problems with Eyewitness ID

    The Problems with Eyewitness ID
    The Dallas Morning News did a very interesting investigative series on the problems with eyewitness identification and how they were major factors in the wrongful convictions of 18 of the 19 DNA exonerees in Dallas County. It is a MUST read…
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Innocence Blog

Innocence Blog

The legal blog of theInnocence Project founded in 1992 by Barry C. Scheck and Peter J. Neufeld at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University to assist prisoners who could be proven innocent through DNA testing.

http://www.innocenceproject.org/news/Blog.php
  • May 21

    Washington Post Op-Ed Highlights Racial Inequality in America's Justice System

    Washington Post Op-Ed Highlights Racial Inequality in America's Justice System
    A recent Washington Post op-ed authored by civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis of the 5th Congressional District of Georgia and Bryan Stevenson, executive director and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative highlights the case of Louis…
  • May 20

    Colorado Exoneree to Receive Compensation

    Colorado Exoneree to Receive Compensation
    In the year since his exoneration through DNA testing, Robert Dewey has been living hand to mouth without the compensation that could help him rebuild his life. That is about to change this week, when the governor signs a compensation bill…
  • May 17

    Two Years After Being Freed, A Montana Man is Back in Custody For Same Crime

    Two Years After Being Freed, A Montana Man is Back in Custody For Same Crime
    A Montana man was taken back into custody for a 1979 murder earlier this week following a state Supreme Court ruling that could send him to prison for the rest of his life, reported the Associated Press. After new evidence pointed to a false…
Rank this Week: 393

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: 1595

Inter Consulta

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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International Extradition Blog

International Extradition Blog

Covers international extradition and transnational criminal defense. By McNabb Associates.

http://www.internationalextraditionblog.com
Rank this Week: 959