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Sarena Straus

Sarena Straus

Features musings on criminal law.

http://www.sarenastraus.com/blog/
  • May 24

    HUFFINGTON POST LIVE – TODAY AT 2:30

    HUFFINGTON POST LIVE – TODAY AT 2:30
    Today at 2:30, I’ll be on Huffington Post Live talking about the issue of rape and sexual assault videos and photographs being shared on social media.  Please join in on the conversation about this important topic!  
  • May 21

    RACING INSTRUCTION – Should Teen Drivers Learn to Race?

    RACING INSTRUCTION – Should Teen Drivers Learn to Race?
    In keeping with my child safety and protection theme, here is my 14 year old niece’s take on why learning to race cars is going to make   her a better driver off the track some day.  Gearhead Girl’s Racing interviewed…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2263

Brown & Little Blog

Brown & Little Blog

Covers Arizona criminal defense.

http://brownandlittlelaw.com/blog/
  • May 23

    Life’s Too Short

    Life’s Too Short
    Scott Greenfield at Simple Justice put up a post earlier today about the disturbing phenomenon of new lawyers teaching continuing legal education courses. It’s a must-read that brings a story to mind. Pretty much every year I attend…
  • May 23

    The Shame of Doing Wrong

    The Shame of Doing Wrong
    If you’re ashamed of what you’re doing, maybe you should reconsider doing it. It seems simple enough, right? I frequently deal with people who have serious substance abuse and mental health issues. They are usually fairly aware…
  • May 16

    No-Effort Marketing

    No-Effort Marketing
    I get a lot of emails trying to sell me online services. I ignore most of them, but this one caught my eye: It appears to be some sort of service allowing me to compare other lawyers’ online marketing with my own. I’m not…
Rank this Week: 2374

Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney…

Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Find Arizona criminal laws and information for criminal defense defendants by Tempe AZ lawyer criminal defense attorney and Arizona drunk driving legal representation.

http://www.arizonacriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/
  • May 23

    Will Tough Arizona DUI Laws Get Even Tougher?

    Will Tough Arizona DUI Laws Get Even Tougher?
    How National Agency's Recommendations Will Impact Arizona Drivers Arizona has tough DUI laws. They may get tougher, but not by much. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an independent federal agency, recently recommended, among…
  • Mar 28

    Drowsy Driving v. DUI Charges: Facts, Prevention and Criminal Defense

    Drowsy Driving v. DUI Charges: Facts, Prevention and Criminal Defense
    Driving drowsy isn't a crime. But it can lead to other serious vehicular offenses including DUI or reckless endangerment. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Center for Disease Control (CDC)…
  • Mar 15

    Tempe Police Announce DUI Task Force for St. Patrick's Day Festivitie

    Tempe Police Announce DUI Task Force for St. Patrick's Day Festivitie
    Tempe Police warn drivers to plan ahead. Tempe Police Department announced this week that it will be working in cooperation with Scottsdale Police, Maricopa County Sheriff's Department, and the AZ Governor's Office of Highway Safety in a…
Rank this Week: 2369

Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida violent crimes, drug offenses, DUIs, traffic offenses and federal crimes. By Blake & Dorsten, P.A.

http://www.tampabaycriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
  • May 23

    Florida girl charged in same-sex underage affair: Double standard or just following the law?

    Florida girl charged in same-sex underage affair: Double standard or just following the law?
    From a blurb on the CBS news website, 18-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt was arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with an underage high school classmate. The senior at Sebastian high school in Florida, started having a sexual…
  • May 17

    Four Questions to Ask When Looking for a Criminal Attorney

    Four Questions to Ask When Looking for a Criminal Attorney
    When it comes to searching for a criminal attorney, unfortunately, there aren't enough people out there that know what to look for. In situations where your money, reputation, and even freedom are at stake, hiring the wrong lawyer could be a…
  • May 6

    Five ways to choose the right Florida Car Accident Attorney

    Five ways to choose the right Florida Car Accident Attorney
    A car accident can be a traumatizing time for anyone, especially if it happened to be a particularly bad accident. Some people come out with very few injuries, while others end up suffering from a lot of damage. Regardless of what happens…
Rank this Week: 2188

Confessions of a Traffic Lawyer

Confessions of a Traffic Lawyer

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

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

    Alcohol Blood Level To Be Lowered?

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

    Click Or Ticket Campaign Starts Today

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

    What Is Reckless Driving?

    What Is Reckless Driving?
    If you get a pink ticket for reckless driving.  You need to know some basic information about this serious charge.  Reckless driving is both a crime and a moving violation.  VTL § 1212 defines reckless driving as follows:…
Rank this Week: 2427

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/
Rank this Week: 2411

Law Office of David P. Shapiro…

Law Office of David P. Shapiro Blog

Covers criminal law in California.

http://www.sandiegocriminalattorneyatlaw.com/category/news
  • May 20

    Gun Crimes Down in San Diego

    Gun Crimes Down in San Diego
    Guns – and gun-related crimes – have been in the news quite a bit lately. Most of the reports concern recent tragedies involving the use of firearms, particularly since the mass shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. Many people favor…
  • May 7

    Felony DUI Charged in Escondido Car Chase

    Felony DUI Charged in Escondido Car Chase
    An Escondido man is in custody after a bizarre series of events on Saturday. According to police, Michael Najera was driving his Cadillac SUV near Valley Parkway shortly after 5:00 a.m. Saturday morning, when he rear ended a patrol car…
  • May 1

    San Diego City Council Asks for New Medical Marijuana Ordinance

    San Diego City Council Asks for New Medical Marijuana Ordinance
    The City Council requested on Monday that the City Attorney’s Office prepare new proposed regulations governing medical marijuana dispensaries. An ordinance governing the dispensaries had been on the books, but was rescinded in 2011.…
Rank this Week: 2363

Collins, McDonald & Gann, P.C.

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.…
Rank this Week: 2190

The Charge

The Charge

Incorporates history and legal analysis to raise questions on criminal justice issues. By Victoria Nadel.

http://vln-thecharge.blogspot.com/
  • May 20

    Discovering the Root and Legacy of Brady v. Maryland

    Discovering the Root and Legacy of Brady v. Maryland
    Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) ("Brady") is an odd case to celebrate as some sort of coup for defendants.  Brady is more of a puzzle than an answer - it exemplifies in many ways the struggle between the three branches of…
  • May 13

    Depending on the People: 100 Years of the 17th Amendment

    Depending on the People: 100 Years of the 17th Amendment
    In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. A dependence on the…
  • May 6

    Counsel for the Indigent: An Unfunded Mandate

    Counsel for the Indigent: An Unfunded Mandate
    The Sixth Amendment guarantees that, “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.”  Over the course of constitutional time, deprivation of…
Rank this Week: 2423

White Collar Criminal Defense…

White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida criminal law. By the Schwartz Law Firm.

http://www.whitecollarcriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2381

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Haverhill Woman Accused of Violating Court Order

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

    Northborough Man Charged with Fourth OUI Offense

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

    Ashland Man Charged with Larceny Following Fight

    Ashland Man Charged with Larceny Following Fight
    Steven Gonzalez, 35 of Asland, was arrested on Wednesday, April 17th for allegedly stealing a lighter and some change from a car that was parked in a Shaw's parking lot, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. Officers…
Rank this Week: 2404

Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

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

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

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

    Boston, Massachusetts Rape Is A Serious Offense -- Despite What Rappers Say
    Some people just don’t get it. What I mean, is that some people just don’t seem to understand that rape is a crime. And not just a word to use – and misuse – in a song. In another display of complete insensitivity…
  • May 9

    Massachusetts Shoplifting Crimes Targeted By New Boston Ordinance

    Massachusetts Shoplifting Crimes Targeted By New Boston Ordinance
    There are any number of reasons why people shoplift. However, in my experience, as a Boston Massachusetts shoplifting lawyer, one of the most interesting reasons has to do with people who feel that life has simply let them down. They have…
  • May 3

    Marijuana Use and Massachusetts OUI Charge

    Marijuana Use and Massachusetts OUI Charge
    Most everyone in Massachusetts knows that voters here voted to decriminalize the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana effective January 2009, and also voted just last November 2012 to legalize the use of medical marijuana. As a…
Rank this Week: 2307

Albany Lawyer

Albany Lawyer

Covers criminal defense, DWI, and the economics of small office law practice. By Warren Redlich.

http://albany-lawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 11

    DUI Book

    DUI Book
    A new DUI book is coming soon from Albany lawyer Warren Redlich. The working title is "Fair DUI – How To Protect Yourself From The MADDness". In the book, Warren challenges some of the ideas pushed by Mothers Against Drunk…
  • May 4

    iPhone Shuffle Repeats Same Song: The Fix

    iPhone Shuffle Repeats Same Song: The Fix
    A friend was experiencing a really annoying problem with her iPhone. She would hit shuffle within a playlist or album. Instead of shuffling the songs on that list, it would repeat the first song over and over. Took me a while to figure it…
  • Apr 26

    Florida School Parking Lots and Concealed Carry

    Florida School Parking Lots and Concealed Carry
    [L]icensed parents can legally carry a concealed weapon in the car during [school] pickup and drop-off [but cannot] carry a concealed weapon into a school building and not even ... outside the vehicle in the school parking lot. Read more…
Rank this Week: 2322

Maryland DUI Attorney Blog

Maryland DUI Attorney Blog

Covers Maryland DUI laws and penalties. By Silverman Thompson Slutkin White.

http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/
  • May 9

    Are the Police Working for the Community or Against it? You decide.

    Are the Police Working for the Community or Against it? You decide.
    As an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney I am very used to dealing with police tactics that some might consider to be overly aggressive. But the tactics I am seeing more and more of recently are going beyond aggressive and are, in my…
  • Apr 30

    Two Contintental Arms Gun Range Cases Successfully resolved

    Two Contintental Arms Gun Range Cases Successfully resolved
    As an Aggressive Baltimore Maryland Criminal Attorney I have handled more of these Continental Arms Gun Range Cases that any other attorney that I am aware of. Last week I handled two of theses case in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.…
  • Feb 26

    DUI Repeate Offender is Second Not Guilty This Week in DUI Case

    DUI Repeate Offender is Second Not Guilty This Week in DUI Case
    As an Aggressive Baltimore Maryland DUI Attorney I have handled literally thousands of DUI cases both as a former prosecutor and as a defense attorney. I have written several times in this blog that it is extremely difficult these days to…
Rank this Week: 2260

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: 2196

Invisible Man

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…
Rank this Week: 2214

7th Circuit Criminal Law Alert

7th Circuit Criminal Law Alert

Summarizes the week's criminal law decisons by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. By Michael J. Petro.

http://mjpetro.typepad.com/7th_circuit_alert/
Rank this Week: 2375

My Arizona Criminal, Child Abuse…

My Arizona Criminal, Child Abuse and Neglect Attorney

Focuses on the intersection of family and criminal law. By Gregg R. Woodnick, PLLC.

http://woodnicklawchildcustody.wordpress.com/
  • Apr 17

    Supreme Court Hears Key Adoption Case for Arizona

    Supreme Court Hears Key Adoption Case for Arizona
    The U.S. Supreme Court heard an important adoption case on April 16. The case, captioned Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl, involves complex issues of sovereignty and statutory construction, to say nothing of the high stakes element of a little…
  • Apr 8

    False Imprisonment Claim Yields $70,000 Settlement in New Mexico

    False Imprisonment Claim Yields $70,000 Settlement in New Mexico
    ABC News reports that a New Mexico man agreed to a $70,000 settlement with the county whose officials arrested and wrongfully imprisoned him for several days in 2009. Anthony Ortiz was arrested because a clerk entered his Social Security…
  • Mar 25

    The Importance of Expert Witnesse

    The Importance of Expert Witnesse
    If the Jodi Arias trial illustrates anything to the legal community (note: it probably illustrates a lot of things), it is the importance of expert witness testimony in the contemporary trial setting.  Forensic psychologist Richard…
Rank this Week: 2195

Bilingual Minnesota Attorney Blog

Bilingual Minnesota Attorney Blog

Provides immigration law and criminal law information in Spanish. By Tamara Caban-Ramirez.

http://bilingualmnattorney.wordpress.com
  • Apr 3

    EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA NICARAGÜENSES – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013

    EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA NICARAGÜENSES – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013
    El Servicio de Inmigración anunció que extenderían el estatus de TPS, por sus siglas en inglés, a nicaragüenses. La fecha límite es el lunes, 3 de junio del 2013. De no re-inscribirse, perderá…
  • Apr 3

    EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA HONDUREÑOS – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013

    EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA HONDUREÑOS – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013
    El Servicio de Inmigración anunció que extenderían el estatus de TPS, por sus siglas en inglés, a hondureños. La fecha límite es el lunes, 3 de junio del 2013. De no re-inscribirse, perderá sus…
  • Jan 2

    2012 in review

    2012 in review
    The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 9,600 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of…
Rank this Week: 2312

California Criminal Attorney Blog

California Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers news and updates on California criminal defense cases. Published by Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, P.L.C.

http://www.californiacriminalattorneyblog.com/
  • Mar 27

    Huntington Beach Man Convicted of Murdering His Dad

    Huntington Beach Man Convicted of Murdering His Dad
    Jeremy Dwayne Martin, 37 of Huntington Beach was convicted by a jury after a two-week trial for the murder of his father. Frederick Martin, 62 attempted to take a gun away from his son who was acting mentally unstable. The argument…
  • Mar 26

    Ontario Airport Developer Arrested

    Ontario Airport Developer Arrested
    San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos announced the filing of criminal charges against Scot Spencer, former airport developer and Felice G. Luciano, an investor. According to Ramos, Spencer and Luciano allegedly took advantage…
  • Mar 25

    Man Shot By Santa Ana Police During Pursuit Die

    Man Shot By Santa Ana Police During Pursuit Die
    Jason Hallstrom, 41 died from injuries sustained after being shot by a Santa Ana police officer. Hallstrom was a passenger in a car that was reported stolen and being pursued by SWAT officers. The driver of the vehicle, Travis Mock, 29, led…
Rank this Week: 2333

California Professional License…

California Professional License Defense Blog

Covers news and updates on professional license defense cases. Published by Law Office of Pilchman & Kay, P.L.C.

http://www.californiaprofessionallicensedefenseblog.com/
  • Mar 25

    Los Angeles Physician Charged with Sexual Battery

    Los Angeles Physician Charged with Sexual Battery
    Dr. Pez Abrahams, a physician in Los Angeles was arrested on charges of committing a sexual battery on a patient. The patient was being examined pursuant for federal immigration purposes when the alleged sexual assault by the physician…
  • Feb 21

    Orange County Anesthesiologist Sentenced for Sexual Assault on Patient

    Orange County Anesthesiologist Sentenced for Sexual Assault on Patient
    Orange County anesthesiologist, Dr. Yashwant Giri, 60 was sentenced to six months in jail and ordered to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting multiple patients while they were unconscious in a Placentia…
  • Nov 24

    Domestic Violence and California Physician

    Domestic Violence and California Physician
    Our criminal defense law firm, we will track your arrest with the district attorney's office AND negotiate with the district attorneys office for a rejection of your case or a reduction of charges FREE OF CHARGE. This way, you do not spend…
Rank this Week: 2330

Massachusetts DUI Lawyer Blog

Massachusetts DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers OUI and DUI news and updates for the state of Massachusetts. Published by Stephen Neyman, P.C.

http://www.massachusettsduilawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2405

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
Rank this Week: 2434

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: 2255

New York Criminal Defense

New York Criminal Defense

Provides New York criminal law updates and commentary. By Easton Thompson Kasperek.

http://newyorkcriminaldefense.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 26

    Prosecutorial Misconduct: Naming Names (Again)

    Prosecutorial Misconduct: Naming Names (Again)
    As readers of this blog know, I have long and repeatedly advocated that an effective means for reducing the incidence of prosecutorial misconduct, without having to reverse the conviction -- which appellate courts are understandably reluctant…
  • Feb 16

    Prosecutors Will Not Be Disciplined by Their Offices For Misconduct

    Prosecutors Will Not Be Disciplined by Their Offices For Misconduct
    I strongly urge that you read this excellent (and depressing) article by Joel Rudin detailing the utter failure of  three NYC District Attorney’s offices to reprimand assistant DA’s found by courts to have engaged in…
  • Feb 13

    Need Anyone Inform Defendant of The Mandatory Consecutive Nature of Sentence To Be Imposed Purusant To Plea Bargain?

    Need Anyone Inform Defendant of The Mandatory Consecutive Nature of Sentence To Be Imposed Purusant To Plea Bargain?
    In People v Belliard (2013 NY Slip Op 00884 [NY 2/12/13]), the Court of Appeals held that Courtsare not required to advise a defendant pleading guilty that it is mandatory that the sentence of imprisonment he will receive as a second felony…
Rank this Week: 2379

Pittsburgh DUI Attorney Blog

Pittsburgh DUI Attorney Blog

Covers DUI news and cases. By David S. Shrager.

http://www.pittsburghpaduilawyer.com/
  • Jan 22

    Pennsylvania borough councilman narrowly avoids DUI charge

    Pennsylvania borough councilman narrowly avoids DUI charge
    There are many different circumstances that can lead to a charge of driving under the influence in Pennsylvania. The most common situations are either a traffic stop after an officer notices an erratic driver, or an accident caused by…
  • Jan 16

    Supreme Court decision on DUI blood testing may not affect Pa.

    Supreme Court decision on DUI blood testing may not affect Pa.
    Pennsylvania residents who have been following a recent U.S. Supreme Court case may be wondering how the court's ruling might affect our state. The ruling will decide whether police who pull people over on suspicion of drunk driving can…
  • Jan 14

    Feds want to crack down on texting behind the wheel

    Feds want to crack down on texting behind the wheel
    Regular readers of this blog know that we tend to focus on the consequences of drinking and driving. But this is far from the only traffic violation that can get you in trouble on Pennsylvania's roads. Like almost 40 other...
Rank this Week: 2464

New York City Federal Criminal…

New York City Federal Criminal Defense Blog

Covers news and developments in NY Federal Criminal Law. By Joseph Potashnik.

http://nycfederaldefense.com
  • Jan 8

    How To Use This Section Of Our Website

    How To Use This Section Of Our Website
    If you have questions regarding Federal defense, we’ve answered more than 280 questions about these topics. We have compiled all the questions here so you can simply find the answer you’re looking for without having to search all…
  • Dec 20

    What Is Criminal Misapplication Of Funds In New York?

    What Is Criminal Misapplication Of Funds In New York?
    Federal misapplication of funds is a crime that occurs when an officer of a financial institution willfully converted the institution’s funds to his or her own use or benefit. 18 U.S.C.§656. In order to convict a person of…
  • Nov 2

    How Will My NYC Federal Pre-Sentencing Report Affect My Future?

    How Will My NYC Federal Pre-Sentencing Report Affect My Future?
    Let’s say you  were convicted of a federal crime in New York  City, and now the  trial has moved to the sentencing phase. One of  the first steps in this  process will be the compilation of a Pre-Sentencing Report (PSR) by the…
Rank this Week: 2473

San Diego Criminal Attorneys Blog

San Diego Criminal Attorneys Blog

Covers California criminal law topics, including DUI, search and seizure, white collar crimes and sex crimes. By Sean F. Leslie.

http://www.sandiegocriminalattorneysblog.com/
  • Dec 18

    Too Much Merriment ~ Be Aware San Diego Law Enforcement is Out There

    Too Much Merriment ~ Be Aware San Diego Law Enforcement is Out There
    Many are of you are truly enjoying this merry season by celebrating with friends and family. This joyous time of year is filled with festivities, good food, holiday cocktails, and fun. Unfortunately, news reports indicate that some holiday…
  • Dec 10

    San Diego Law Enforcement is Cracking Down on DUIs to Help Save Lives!

    San Diego Law Enforcement is Cracking Down on DUIs to Help Save Lives!
    As you celebrate this holiday season at festive parties filled with family, friends, and fun, please keep in mind that San Diego Law Enforcement is cracking down on DUIs to help save lives! "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" is the task force…
  • Dec 4

    Honor National Drunk Driving Prevention Month ~ Celebrate the Holidays Responsibly

    Honor National Drunk Driving Prevention Month ~ Celebrate the Holidays Responsibly
    With DUI's on the rise during this festive time of year, it is a great time to remember how important it is to celebrate responsibly. In fact, the merrymaking month of December has been designated as the National Drunk and Drugged Driving…
Rank this Week: 2223

Portland DUI Blog

Portland DUI Blog

Covers Maine drunk driving and criminal defense topics. By William T. Bly.

http://www.portlanddrunkdriving.com/Portland-DUI-Blog.aspx
  • Nov 27

    What happens when the jury says "GUILTY"?

    What happens when the jury says "GUILTY"?
    This is an extremely important question and one which causes a lot of trepidation amongst my clients who elect to go to trial. One of the advantages of a negotiated outcome is that you take the "unknown wildcard" out of the equation. The…
  • Oct 21

    Las Vegas DWI Conference

    Las Vegas DWI Conference
    Just got back from a 3 day CLE for DUI defense in Las Vegas. What an AWESOME experience! These CLEs are so important for attorneys because it gives you the opportunity to learn from the very best in the country. For example, F. Lee Bailey…
  • Oct 16

    Failure to sign Implied Consent... Any significance?

    Failure to sign Implied Consent... Any significance?
    Oftentimes when clients refuse to submit to a breath or blood test, the client also refuses to sign the Implied Consent form. Invariably, I get the question: "well, since I didn't sign the form, how can they use it against me?"…
Rank this Week: 2432

The Federal Criminal Appeals Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2326

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…
Rank this Week: 2358

The Confrontation Blog

The Confrontation Blog

Covers the Confrontation Clause and developments related to Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 (2004). By University of Michigan Law Professor Richard D. Friedman.

http://confrontationright.blogspot.com/
  • Oct 15

    Three decisions from the California Supreme Court on forensic report

    Three decisions from the California Supreme Court on forensic report
    The California Supreme Court issued three decisions today on the Confrontation Clause and forensic reports.  Two of them divided the court and show how bad things can get in light of the confusion sown by the US Supreme Court's decision in…
  • Jun 20

    Source of the "targeted individual" test?

    Source of the "targeted individual" test?
    I hope to be offering more commentary on Williams within a few days.  Meanwhile, perhaps I can offer a solution to one mystery.  Justice Kagan quite sensibly says that where Justice Alito's "targeted individual" test comes from "is…
  • Jun 19

    Thoughts on Williams, Part I: Reasons to Think the Impact May be Limited

    Thoughts on Williams, Part I: Reasons to Think the Impact May be Limited
    Here is a first installment of preliminary thoughts on Williams. Obviously, I think the result is unfortunate; I think Williams should have won. But the damage to the Confrontation Clause may be much less than I might have guessed it would…
Rank this Week: 2308

Garvin Law Firm Blog

Garvin Law Firm Blog

Covers Florida personal injury and criminal defense news.

http://www.garvinlegal.com/blog
Rank this Week: 2469

Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney…

Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney Blog

By Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC.

http://www.michiganouidefense.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 2339

Athletes in Court

Athletes in Court

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

http://www.athletesincourt.com/
  • Jul 1

    College Football Playoffs May Mean Push for Athlete Pay

    College Football Playoffs May Mean Push for Athlete Pay
    The recently announced college football playoff system will mean big money for major college teams with some experts guessing that it could amount to as much as half a billion dollars per year in television rights alone.
  • Jun 26

    Appeals Court Throws Out Scholarship Suit Against the NCAA

    Appeals Court Throws Out Scholarship Suit Against the NCAA
    Last week a federal appeals court decided to decline reviving an antitrust suit brought by two former college football players against the NCAA.
  • Jun 21

    Sandusky Stays Silent and Declines to Testify During Sexual Abuse Trial

    Sandusky Stays Silent and Declines to Testify During Sexual Abuse Trial
    Jerry Sandusky’s defense team finished with their case today without Sandusky taking the witness stand, something some court watchers had expected to happen given the direction of the defense so far.
Rank this Week: 2362

Ask the AZ DUI Attorney

Ask the AZ DUI Attorney

Discusses issues related to DUI defense in Arizona. By Craig Rosenstein.

http://www.asktheazduiattorney.com/
  • Jun 27

    Rosenstein Law Group Welcomes A New DUI Attorney

    Rosenstein Law Group Welcomes A New DUI Attorney
    The lawyers at Rosenstein Law Group, PLLC, headed by Craig Rosenstein, work hard to obtain the best outcomes in their clients cases, all the while maintaining the good professional relationships needed to help their clients in court. In…
  • Jun 13

    Losing Driving Privileges Due to an AZ DUI: Loss Because of Arrest (Part 1 of 3)

    Losing Driving Privileges Due to an AZ DUI: Loss Because of Arrest (Part 1 of 3)
    Getting accused of a DUI is scary in Arizona. If convicted, one may lose his or her freedom, pay fines, have an ignition interlock device installed in his or her car, and have to attend multiple classes. However, the potential loss of driving…
  • May 11

    Craig Rosenstein Named a Super Lawyers "Rising Star"

    Craig Rosenstein Named a Super Lawyers "Rising Star"
    Attorney Craig J. Rosenstein of Rosenstein Law Group, PLLC was just honored as a Southwest Super Lawyers "Rising Star".  In fact, Mr. Rosenstein was one of only three Southwest attorneys named as a Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in the…
Rank this Week: 2387

Rizio and Nelson California Law…

Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

Law Info, Updates, and Interesting Articles from Southern California Attorneys

http://www.rizioandnelson.com/blog
  • May 19

    Child Death

    Child Death
    FACTS & ALLEGATIONS Plaintiff’s child (age 4) was in a car that was rear-ended by a truck driven course and scope of employment for. An automobile accident occurred at an intersection resulting in the death of the child. The father sued for…
  • May 18

    Slip and Fall Accident

    Slip and Fall Accident
    Unfortunately too many businesses and stores don’t always realize when there is a problem that contributes to a wet surface in their facility. Many times these facilities have highly waxed floors that do not readily show wet spots and as a…
  • May 17

    Playgrounds are not always safe

    Playgrounds are not always safe
    Spring and Summer time are wonderful times to be a child! Playgrounds offer a variety of equipment for children to spend their time playing, jumping, running and climbing. Too often however, playgrounds are not really safe for children and…
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Jacksonville Criminal Defense…

Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers Florida criminal law and drug charges. By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

http://www.jacksonvillecriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/
  • Feb 17

    Condolences to Family of Slain Clay County Detective

    Condolences to Family of Slain Clay County Detective
    As Managing Partner of Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A., I, Michael Atter, want to personally extend my condolences to the family of Detective David White, and to share some thoughts on the vital role played by law enforcement in our society, as well…
  • Dec 14

    Conspiracy & The Merger Doctrine

    Conspiracy & The Merger Doctrine
    Multiple Charges & The Merger Doctrine. Generally, whether or not certain acts constitute a “crime” depends upon the criminal code in the jurisdiction. For example, there are both federal and state or local laws that codify what is and…
  • Dec 13

    Florida Criminal Law: Is the Crime of Robbery a Felony or a Misdemeanor?

    Florida Criminal Law: Is the Crime of Robbery a Felony or a Misdemeanor?
    Crimes in Florida are defined by Florida Statutes. The statutes provide definitions of the crimes, such as robbery, and the elements of the crime that must be proven by the State in order to find the charged individual guilty of the crime.
Rank this Week: 2382

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: 2273

Michigan Criminal Appeals

Michigan Criminal Appeals

Covers criminal appellate law. By Stuart G. Friedman.

http://www.crimapp.com/index.php
  • Aug 24

    Court of Appeals Invalidates Patient-to-Patient Sales Under Medical Marijuana Act

    Court of Appeals Invalidates Patient-to-Patient Sales Under Medical Marijuana Act
    Narrowly construing Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Act, the Court of Appeals just ruled that patient-to-patient transfers are not permitted.
  • Aug 23

    Sex Offenders: The Last Pariah'

    Sex Offenders: The Last Pariah'
    The blog Congress, Courts, and Sex Offenders has an interesting editorial making the case that society’s current obsession with sex offenders is misplaced and that they have become the last pariahs.
  • Aug 23

    California Legislature Requires Warrant for Cell Phone Searche

    California Legislature Requires Warrant for Cell Phone Searche
    Overturning a California Supreme Court decision to the contrary, the California Legislature has required police to get warrants supported by probable cause to search people’s cell phones. During an automobile stop, police can easily search…
Rank this Week: 2291

Bad Prosecutors

Bad Prosecutors

Focuses on bad prosecutors and bad prosecutorial acts. By the Bennett Law Firm.

http://bennettlawfirm.typepad.com/badprosecutors/
Rank this Week: 2407

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: 2409

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
Rank this Week: 2517

Minnesota Criminal Law Blog

Minnesota Criminal Law Blog

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

http://www.kanslaw.com/blog/
  • May 24

    The Problems With Recent NTSB Proposal Lowering Legal Blood Alcohol

    The Problems With Recent NTSB Proposal Lowering Legal Blood Alcohol
    Recently the National Transportation Safety Board came out with a proposal that set the country buzzing. The agency issued a press release saying that it believed all 50 states should come together and lower the legal blood alcohol limit from…
  • May 22

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

    Texas Court of Appeals Considers Breath Mint as Evidence of Drunk Driving
    It seems a Texas court of appeals has recently ruled that a driver taking a breath mint may be considered as sufficient additional evidence for a drunk driving arrest, even if the officer admits that there was insufficient evidence before…
  • May 18

    Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

    Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart
    For some time, the Colorado legislature has been reviewing a bill that aims to set a legal limit for drivers with regards to marijuana use. Under this bill, House Bill 13-1114, the legal limit for driving and marijuana use would be 5…
Rank this Week: 2608

Kans Law Firm

Kans Law Firm

Covers Minnesota criminal law.

http://www.kanslaw.com/blog
  • May 24

    The Problems With Recent NTSB Proposal Lowering Legal Blood Alcohol

    The Problems With Recent NTSB Proposal Lowering Legal Blood Alcohol
    Recently the National Transportation Safety Board came out with a proposal that set the country buzzing. The agency issued a press release saying that it believed all 50 states should come together and lower the legal blood alcohol limit from…
  • May 22

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

    Texas Court of Appeals Considers Breath Mint as Evidence of Drunk Driving
    It seems a Texas court of appeals has recently ruled that a driver taking a breath mint may be considered as sufficient additional evidence for a drunk driving arrest, even if the officer admits that there was insufficient evidence before…
  • May 18

    Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

    Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart
    For some time, the Colorado legislature has been reviewing a bill that aims to set a legal limit for drivers with regards to marijuana use. Under this bill, House Bill 13-1114, the legal limit for driving and marijuana use would be 5…
Rank this Week: 2832