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Minnesota Criminal Defense Law…

Minnesota Criminal Defense Law Blog

Covers DWIs, prostitution, and drug charges. By Appelman Law Firm, LLC.

http://blog.aacriminallaw.com/
  • May 22

    Bill Could Provide Minnesota Juveniles with a Second Chance

    Bill Could Provide Minnesota Juveniles with a Second Chance
    Minnesota legislators are considering adopting a bill that would restrict public access to juvenile delinquency records, except in cases where the juvenile committed a violent crime or was charged as an adult. The bill received strong support…
  • May 21

    McNeely DWI part 2 – Constitutional Right

    McNeely DWI part 2 – Constitutional Right
    In part 2 of their series on the implications of Missouri v. McNeely, which has the potential to affect DUI laws across the nation, Criminal Defense attorneys Stacy Kaye and Geoffrey R. Saltzstein discuss the role of the…
  • May 20

    Click it or Ticket Campaign in Minnesota Begins Monday

    Click it or Ticket Campaign in Minnesota Begins Monday
    Authorities in Minnesota will begin their annual two-week “Click it or Ticket” campaign on Monday, which targets unbelted drivers across the state. Although more people may be opting for public transportation now that Minnesota…
Rank this Week: 749

Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP Blog

Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP Blog

Covers South Carolina personal injury and criminnal law news.

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

    Two Injured and Two Killed in Drunken Car Crash

    Two Injured and Two Killed in Drunken Car Crash
    A Simpsonville man is facing felony DUI charges after a wreck that killed another man, and injured his daughter.  This occurred just after 8:00 p.m. on Lee Vaughn Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.  Troopers…
  • May 21

    Drug Classifications and Schedules in North Carolina

    Drug Classifications and Schedules in North Carolina
    Drug charges in North Carolina vary depending on the type of drug you possess, and the severity of such charges may also vary depending on the amount of the drug that was possessed.  In North Carolina, drugs are broken down into…
  • May 21

    What is a Reasonable Place to Position a DWI Checkpoint?

    What is a Reasonable Place to Position a DWI Checkpoint?
    One of the worst feelings for a driver, who has been drinking, is coming upon a police DWI checkpoint.  Many drivers are confused as to what to do in such a circumstance, and it is imperative that they understand their rights.  As…
Rank this Week: 381

Las Vegas Criminal Defense Blog

Las Vegas Criminal Defense Blog

Covers Nevada criminal law updates and news. Published by Neil Shouse & Associates.

http://www.las-vegas-criminal-defense-blog.com/
  • May 22

    Two Suspects in iPad Killing Jailed without Bail in Las Vega

    Two Suspects in iPad Killing Jailed without Bail in Las Vega
    The two suspects in Las Vegas's infamous "iPad killing" are incarcerated without bail in Las Vegas. They're accused of running over a fifteen-year-old boy for refusing to give them his iPad. The defendants face charges for the Nevada crime of…
  • May 21

    Nevada Assembly Passes Bill to Require Cheek Swabs of People Arrested for Felonie

    Nevada Assembly Passes Bill to Require Cheek Swabs of People Arrested for Felonie
    Yesterday the Nevada State Assembly passed a bill that would mandate law enforcement to procure DNA cheek swabs of any person arrested for a felony. Now the Nevada State Senate will consider the bill, nicknamed "Brianna's Law." Opponents of…
  • May 15

    Suspect Arrested for Five Deaths in Northern Nevada

    Suspect Arrested for Five Deaths in Northern Nevada
    A twenty-five year old person has been arrested in connection with five deaths in Northern Nevada. Yesterday law enforcement found two people dead in one Fernley house, two others in a nearby house, and another in a ditch on the I-80. The…
Rank this Week: 1686

Los Angeles County Criminal Lawyer…

Los Angeles County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal laws and cases on DUI, theft and drug cases. By Kann Law Office.

http://www.losangelescountycriminallawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Canyon Country Man Accused of Father's Murder

    Canyon Country Man Accused of Father's Murder
    Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs have arrested a man accused of killing his father in a domestic dispute that turned deadly. The suspect, a 31-year-old man, allegedly was intoxicated when he came to his parents' home in Canyon Country. For…
  • May 20

    Alleged Cell Phone Burglary Ring Broken Up

    Alleged Cell Phone Burglary Ring Broken Up
    Five suspected Inglewood gang members have been arrested and accused of allegedly conducting a string of burglaries at cell phone stores throughout the southern California area. The burglaries reportedly were carried out at more than 30…
  • May 7

    California Senate Supports Misdemeanor Charges for 'Hard Drug' Possession

    California Senate Supports Misdemeanor Charges for 'Hard Drug' Possession
    The California Senate has approved a controversial bill that would permit prosecutors to file misdemeanor charges in cases of simple possession of heroin, cocaine, and other hard drugs. Currently, possession of heroin, cocaine, and other…
Rank this Week: 1769

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney…

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney Ron Frey's Blog

Covers criminal defense and technology based offenses.

http://clevelandcriminalattorney.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1224

StandDown Texas Project

StandDown Texas Project

Covers best practices in the criminal justice system. By Steve Hall.

http://standdown.typepad.com/weblog/
  • May 22

    Andrew Cohen on the Big Question in Colorado

    Andrew Cohen on the Big Question in Colorado
    "Time's Up: Colorado's Governor Needs to Pick a Death Penalty Position," is Andrew Cohen's latest post at the Atlantic. In late March, the Democrats who control the Colorado House of Representatives thought they were on the verge of repealing…
  • May 22

    Nathan Dunlap Case Roundup

    Nathan Dunlap Case Roundup
    "Hickenlooper may announce decision on Nathan Dunlap's fate Wednesday," is the breaking news report by Ryan Parker at the Denver Post. A decision from Governor John Hickenlooper whether Nathan Dunlap will be executed for the Chuck E. Cheese…
  • May 21

    Supreme Court Rejects a Florida Ring Challenge

    Supreme Court Rejects a Florida Ring Challenge
    The Palm Beach Post reports, "U.S. Supreme Court rejects Florida death penalty challenge." The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a case that tested the constitutionality of part of Florida’s system for imposing the death penalty.…
Rank this Week: 95

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog covers topics such as felonies, violent crime, assault and battery, drug offenses, as well as wrongful convictions. Published by Altman & Altman.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/
  • May 22

    Boston Police Arrest 75 During Roxbury Gang Raid

    Boston Police Arrest 75 During Roxbury Gang Raid
    At least 75 people were arrested yesterday by the Boston Police Department during a targeted raid in the Boston neighborhood of Roxbury. The raid, called “Operation H,” took place around 6 a.m. Tuesday morning in an effort to…
  • May 20

    “I AM BEING ACCUSED OF MASSACHUSETTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WILL I LOSE MY CHILDREN AND GO TO JAIL?”

    “I AM BEING ACCUSED OF MASSACHUSETTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WILL I LOSE MY CHILDREN AND GO TO JAIL?”
    An allegation of Massachusetts domestic violence can affect your entire life. It can create irreversible harm long before you have a trial or resolve the criminal charges. This Boston criminal lawyer has handled many such cases over the…
  • May 16

    BOSTON GRAND JURY BRING WHITE COLLAR FELONY CHARGES AGAINST MASSPORT EMPLOYEES

    BOSTON GRAND JURY BRING WHITE COLLAR FELONY CHARGES AGAINST MASSPORT EMPLOYEES
    As we have discussed many times over the past years, we are seeing more and more prosecutions for things that we barely even heard about, much less saw Massachusetts criminal prosecutions for... although we kind of knew they existed. Today,…
Rank this Week: 650

Lawdiva's Blog

Lawdiva's Blog

Covers family law and criminal law in Canada. By Georgialee Lang.

http://lawdiva.wordpress.com
  • May 22

    Guest Post: What Happens When Nannies Get Stuck Between Divorcing Parent

    Guest Post: What Happens When Nannies Get Stuck Between Divorcing Parent
    Divorces are stressful, that cannot be denied. The long and arduous process of dividing family property can leave feelings of animosity and regret. As a parent going through divorce you need to consider how the disruption inherent in divorce…
  • May 20

    Chicago Courtroom Becomes Stage for Donald Trump’s Theatric

    Chicago Courtroom Becomes Stage for Donald Trump’s Theatric
    Billionaire Donald Trump is used to running the show, whether it be in business or on television, and his penchant for full control made for an interesting few days in Judge Amy St. Eve’s Chicago courtroom last week. Trump is a key…
  • May 16

    Charlie Sheen Pays $110,000 a Month in Child Support

    Charlie Sheen Pays $110,000 a Month in Child Support
    American actor Charlie Sheen is a very wealthy man. Rumour has it that before he was fired (or did he quit?) from Two and a Half Men, the popular CBS sitcom, he earned $1.8 million dollars per episode. Nice work if you can get it. Not a…
Rank this Week: 376

Edmund R. Folsom Law Blog

Edmund R. Folsom Law Blog

Covers Maine criminal law issues.

http://edfolsomlaw.com/the-law-blog
  • May 22

    VEHICLE PASSENGERS, STOPS AND SEARCHES.

    VEHICLE PASSENGERS, STOPS AND SEARCHES.
      One issue that comes up frequently in criminal defense practice is what, if any, grounds a passenger has to complain either about a police officer’s stop or search of a vehicle he or she is riding in or about the search of items…
  • May 17

    SENTENCING PROPORTIONALITY IN MAINE AND STATE V. STANISLAW II

    SENTENCING PROPORTIONALITY IN MAINE AND STATE V. STANISLAW II
    Sentencing Proportionality in Maine and State v. Stanislaw II     In State v. Stanislaw, 2013 ME 43 (Stanislaw II), Maine’s Law Court fleshed out the details of a “proportionality” requirement for sentences imposed…
  • May 16

    NTSB RECOMMENDS PER SE ALCOHOL LEVEL OF .05% OR LESS

    NTSB RECOMMENDS PER SE ALCOHOL LEVEL OF .05% OR LESS
    NTSB recommends per se alcohol level of .05% or less.   On May 14, 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board issued a report titled “Reaching Zero: Actions to Eliminate Alcohol-Impaired Driving.” …
Rank this Week: 3386

North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

Covers North Carolina criminal law and procedure. From the UNC School of Government.

http://sogweb.sog.unc.edu/blogs/ncclaw/
  • May 22

    Are Mug Shots Public Records?

    Are Mug Shots Public Records?
    [Editor's Note: My colleague Frayda Bluestein is the author of this post, which she wrote for the School of Government's blog about local government law. Because she's not a regular contributor to this blog, she's not set up in the software…
  • May 21

    Rule 404(b): The Requirement of Temporal Proximity

    Rule 404(b): The Requirement of Temporal Proximity
    As I noted in my last post on Rule 404(b) evidence, even when the evidence is relevant to an issue other than propensity or disposition, admissibility is “constrained by the requirements of similarity and temporal proximity.”…
  • May 20

    The DSM V

    The DSM V
    The American Psychiatric Association is about to release the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, commonly abbreviated DSM-V and pronounced “DSM five.” This is important to criminal lawyers because…
Rank this Week: 1290

Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog

Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog

Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog covers topics such as technology and the law, computer forensics and cyber crime defense. By Miami, Florida criminal defense attorney, David S. Seltzer.

http://www.cybercrimelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 645

Questions & Answers About Arrests…

Questions & Answers About Arrests & Criminal Procedures in Virginia Beach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    An Arrest Warrant Was Issued In Virginia Beach But I Live Out Of State
    We get frequent calls from individuals who have recent warrants, and even warrants that are several years or a decade old, in Virginia Beach. Most of these warrants are based on traffic tickets, like reckless driving, or simple misdemeanors,…
Rank this Week: 2723

West Palm Beach Criminal Lawyer…

West Palm Beach Criminal Lawyer Blog

By Ronald S. Chapman, P.A.

http://www.justiceflorida.com/
  • May 22

    Even Felons Who Have Guns Illegally Can Claim Self-Defense

    Even Felons Who Have Guns Illegally Can Claim Self-Defense
      In the case of Aaron Little versus the State of Florida, Mr. Little was charged with committing the crime of second-degree murder with a firearm.  Little filed a motion to dismiss his case in which he argued that he shot the…
  • May 14

    Drug-Sniffing Dogs and Search Warrant

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

    Double Jeopardy and the Crime of Burglary

    Double Jeopardy and the Crime of Burglary
      In the case of Robert Gorham versus the State of Florida, Mr. Gorham was convicted of two counts of burglary of a conveyance with an assault or battery.  His convictions were based on a single entry but involved two different…
Rank this Week: 3937

FourthAmendment.com

FourthAmendment.com

Online supplement to Search and Seizure book. By John Wesley Hall, Jr.

http://fourthamendment.com/blog/index.php?blog=1
  • May 22

    SCOTUS cert grant on scope of Randolph and continuing objections to consent

    SCOTUS cert grant on scope of Randolph and continuing objections to consent
    The Supreme Court granted cert Monday in Fernandez v. California. Issue: Whether, under Georgia v. Randolph, a defendant must be personally present and objecting when police officers ask a co-tenant for consent to conduct a warrantless…
  • May 22

    Forbes: Once Reserved For Drug Crimes, Wiretapping Takes Center Stage in White Collar Prosecution

    Forbes: Once Reserved For Drug Crimes, Wiretapping Takes Center Stage in White Collar Prosecution
    Forbes: Once Reserved For Drug Crimes, Wiretapping Takes Center Stage in White Collar Prosecutions: “Today, tomorrow, next week, the week after, privileged Wall Street insiders who are considering breaking the law will have to ask…
  • May 22

    LA: Where a search incident was legal, pulling up sagging pants was, too

    LA: Where a search incident was legal, pulling up sagging pants was, too
    Police saw defendant on a bicycle talking to somebody in a dark SUV. When they stopped, the SUV left, other people scattered, and defendant pedaled away. He was stopped because riding his bicycle on the sidewalk violated city code. His…
Rank this Week: 58

The FRAUDfiles Blog

The FRAUDfiles Blog

Covers fraud and forensic accounting, including tax fraud and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. By Tracy Coenen.

http://www.sequenceinc.com/fraudfiles
  • May 22

    Boyfriend Fraud and Girlfriend Fraud

    Boyfriend Fraud and Girlfriend Fraud
    Are you into online dating? Do you use sites like Match.com, eHarmony, Craigslist, Plenty of Fish, or Christian Mingle? Did you ever wonder if you date is really who he says he is?  If you’re not careful, you can dragged into crazy…
  • May 20

    Primerica Financial Services: The Fake Job Interview

    Primerica Financial Services: The Fake Job Interview
    Primerica Financial Services is a multi-level marketing company that sells life insurance and investments. I’ve written about Primerica in the past, questioning whether Primerica is a pyramid scheme, and whether PFS is a scam. The…
  • May 15

    Lawsuit Against Expert Witness Highlights Issue of Conflicts of Interest

    Lawsuit Against Expert Witness Highlights Issue of Conflicts of Interest
    A lawsuit  recently filed in federal court in Chicago by Cottrell Inc. against J. Nigel Ellis highlights the issue of conflicts of interest for expert witnesses. Ellis is reportedly the founder of Ellis Litigation Support, Dynamic…
Rank this Week: 561

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: 2711

Failed Evidence

Failed Evidence

Covers arrests, prosecutions, and news relating to: criminal court cases, scientific evidence, eyewitness evidence, exonerated convicts, innocence, injustice, and the law enforcement system's general resistance to science. By David A. Harris.

http://failedevidence.wordpress.com/
  • May 22

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?
    On Monday, May 20, Judge Shira Scheindlin of New York heard final arguments in a trial about stops and frisks by the New York Police Department (NYPD).  The Center for Constitutional Rights and a number of individuals has sued…
  • May 14

    Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

    Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow
    How would you set up the the process to pick a new chief of police for a mid-sized city? Amidst a corruption scandal, Pittsburgh’s police chief resigned this Spring.  (He has announced he’ll plead guilty to the charges…
  • May 14

    Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

    Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow
    How would you set up the the process to pick a new chief of police for a mid-sized city? Amidst a corruption scandal, Pittsburgh’s police chief resigned this Spring.  (He has announced he’ll plead guilty to the charges…
Rank this Week: 3863

CYB3RCRIM3

CYB3RCRIM3

Features observations on technology, law and lawlessness. By University of Dayton Susan Brenner.

http://cyb3rcrim3.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

    Privacy, Discovery and Social Media

    Privacy, Discovery and Social Media
    --> This post examines an opinion the New York Supreme Court – Richmond County issued in a civil case:  Fawcett v. Altieri, 38 Misc.3d 1022, 960 N.Y.S.2d 592 (New York Supreme Court - Richmond County 2013).  The case…
  • May 20

    Harassment, Emails and the Passionate Fan

    Harassment, Emails and the Passionate Fan
    In 2011, Paul Michael Glaser obtained a six-month civil harassment restraining order under California Code of Civil Procedure § 527.6 against Pamela Meserve. Glaser v. Meserve, 2013 WL 1460339 (California Court of Appeals 2013). When…
  • May 17

    Bestiality, Encryption and Probation

    Bestiality, Encryption and Probation
    According to this and other news stories, in mid-April of 2010 Douglas Spink was arrested “for running what authorities say appears to be a bestiality farm in Washington state in which visitors could engage in all sorts of twisted sex…
Rank this Week: 442

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/
  • May 22

    Provoked Intimate Femicides: A Privatized Version of “Honour”?

    Provoked Intimate Femicides: A Privatized Version of “Honour”?
    Pascale Fournier, Pascal McDougall & Anna R. Dekker, Dishonour, Provocation and Culture: Through the Beholder’s Eye?, 16(2) Can. Crim. L. Rev. 161 (2012), available at the University of Ottawa.Isabel GrantIn their…
  • May 20

    The Care and Feeding of Sticky Defaults in Information Privacy Law

    The Care and Feeding of Sticky Defaults in Information Privacy Law
    Lauren Willis, When Nudges Fail: Slippery Defaults, 80 U. Chi. L. Rev. ___ (forthcoming 2013) available at SSRN.Paul OhmIf Jotwell is meant to surface obscure gems of legal scholarship, which might go unnoticed otherwise, I might be missing…
  • May 17

    The Brave New World of Identification

    The Brave New World of Identification
    Margaret Hu, Biometric ID Cybersurveillance, 88 Indiana L.J.__ (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Mary FanThe memory seems almost quaint.  While waiting with prosecutors in the hallway between indictments, an excellent customs…
Rank this Week: 154

Minnesota Criminal Law Blog

Minnesota Criminal Law Blog

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

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

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

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

    Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

    Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart
    For some time, the Colorado legislature has been reviewing a bill that aims to set a legal limit for drivers with regards to marijuana use. Under this bill, House Bill 13-1114, the legal limit for driving and marijuana use would be 5…
  • May 17

    Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz

    Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz
    The much-publicized Minnesota drunk driving crackdown, which took place last weekend, was a great success according to state officials with the Department of Public Safety. The agency trumpeted its accomplishment after the massive law…
Rank this Week: 1928

Kans Law Firm

Kans Law Firm

Covers Minnesota criminal law.

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

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

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

    Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart

    Colorado Senate Rejects Bill to Set Marijuana BAC Counterpart
    For some time, the Colorado legislature has been reviewing a bill that aims to set a legal limit for drivers with regards to marijuana use. Under this bill, House Bill 13-1114, the legal limit for driving and marijuana use would be 5…
  • May 17

    Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz

    Follow Up On Minnesota Drunk Driving Arrest Blitz
    The much-publicized Minnesota drunk driving crackdown, which took place last weekend, was a great success according to state officials with the Department of Public Safety. The agency trumpeted its accomplishment after the massive law…
Rank this Week: 1904

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

    Fatality Crash Near Mountain Home

    Fatality Crash Near Mountain Home
    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

    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.,…
Rank this Week: 94

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

Seattle DUI Attorney Blog

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

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

    Ignition Interlock Device v. SCRAM bracelet. Which would you rather have?

    Ignition Interlock Device v. SCRAM bracelet. Which would you rather have?
    If you recently have been arrested for a DUI in King County then you face the possibility of either an ignition interlock device or a SCRAM bracelet being imposed at your DUI arraignment.  Lately with the negative publicity DUI cases have…
  • May 15

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

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

    Governor Inslee signs alcohol amnesty law for minor

    Governor Inslee signs alcohol amnesty law for minor
    Governor Inslee signed a bill into law this last week that would essentially give minors immunity against a minor in possession criminal charge if they seek medical help for an overdose.  I guess the theory behind the bill is the…
Rank this Week: 373

Underdog Blog

Underdog Blog

Covers constitutional law, criminal law, DUI, drugs, First Amendment and immigration. By Marks & Katz.

http://katzjustice.com/underdog/
  • May 21

    Read before you plead.

    Read before you plead.
    By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. http://katzjustice.comFederal felony…
  • May 20

    Beware mandatory minimum sentencing for a substantially similar conviction.

    Beware mandatory minimum sentencing for a substantially similar conviction.
    By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. http://katzjustice.com In criminal…
  • May 19

    4th Cir.: Commission payments essential to illegal activity is not money laundering.

    4th Cir.: Commission payments essential to illegal activity is not money laundering.
    By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. http://katzjustice.com  When…
Rank this Week: 437

CrimProf Blog

CrimProf Blog

Criminal law issues and commentary. Edited by University of San Diego School of Law Dean & Professor of Law Kevin Cole, contributions by Professors Lawrence A. Alexander, Donald A. Dripps, Yale Kamisar, Adam J. Kolber, and Jean Ramirez.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/crimprof_blog/
  • May 21

    "How quickly can and will (hundreds of) imprisoned crack defendants file "Blewett claims"?"

    "How quickly can and will (hundreds of) imprisoned crack defendants file "Blewett claims"?"
    Doug Berman at Sentencing Law & Policy discusses the implications of a Sixth Circuit case declaring that the reduced mandatory minimum crack sentences set out in the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 must be applied even to those offenders…
  • May 21

    "Judge Criticizes ‘High Error Rate’ of New York Police Stops"

    "Judge Criticizes ‘High Error Rate’ of New York Police Stops"
    From the New York Times: After listening to two months of testimony on the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk practices, Judge Shira A. Scheindlin left little doubt about her views of their effectiveness in helping detect criminal…
  • May 21

    Fazzi on California's Corrections Realignment

    Fazzi on California's Corrections Realignment
    Steven Thomas Fazzi has posted A Primer on California's 2011 Corrections Realignment: Why California Placed Felons Under County Control (McGeorge Law Review, Vol. 44, No. 2, 2013) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: California's 2011 corrections…
Rank this Week: 83

TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime

TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime

Provides liberal coverage of crime-related political and injustice news.

http://www.talkleft.com/
  • May 21

    Tuesday Night Open Thread

    Tuesday Night Open Thread
    Ryan Lizza at the New Yorker has details of the Government's investigation of Fox News Reporter James Rosen. DOJ also got phone records. In South Africa, Oscar Pistorius' brother Carl was acquitted of culpable homicide and lesser…
  • May 21

    Jodi Arias Asks Jury to Impose Life Sentence

    Jodi Arias Asks Jury to Impose Life Sentence
    Jodi Arias has changed her mind. She wants to live. Today, she spoke to the jury and told them why, and what she can contribute from prison. More here and here. The judge denied a motion for mistrial after a defense witness who would…
  • May 21

    Zimmerman Defense Pleading on Trayvon Martin's Marijuana Use

    Zimmerman Defense Pleading on Trayvon Martin's Marijuana Use
    George Zimmerman's attorneys have filed a response to the State's motion to exclude evidence of Trayvon Martin's marijuana use. The pleading is available here and includes this information: From other evidence in the case, it is... [[…
Rank this Week: 41

White Collar Securities Defense

White Collar Securities Defense

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

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

    Court Orders Wal-Mart to Produce Documents Reflecting Board’s Knowledge of Alleged Bribery

    Court Orders Wal-Mart to Produce Documents Reflecting Board’s Knowledge of Alleged Bribery
    Yesterday, the Delaware Chancery Court ordered Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to turn over documents reflecting what the company’s directors knew about allegations that Wal-Mart executives had bribed foreign officials in connection with its…
  • May 21

    Briefing Concludes on Martoma’s Motion for Particular

    Briefing Concludes on Martoma’s Motion for Particular
    Briefing wrapped up on Monday on Matthew Martoma’s request for a bill of particulars in the government’s criminal insider trading case against him with the parties largely at an impasse.  As we previously reported, in…
  • May 21

    Court Narrows Charges Against BP Executive David Rainey Arising Out of Oil Spill

    Court Narrows Charges Against BP Executive David Rainey Arising Out of Oil Spill
    In a significant decision arising from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, yesterday, the Eastern District of Louisiana held that the obstruction of Congress statute, 18 U.S.C. § 1505, does not apply to investigations by a…
Rank this Week: 3913

Ponzitracker

Ponzitracker

Covers Ponzi schemes. By Jordan Maglich.

http://www.ponzitracker.com/
Rank this Week: 230

Mortgage Fraud Blog

Mortgage Fraud Blog

Covers mortgage fraud information, fraud schemes and indictments. By Rachel Dollar.

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

    Conspirator Jailed for Lying to Obtain Mortgage

    Conspirator Jailed for Lying to Obtain Mortgage
    Safieh Fard, 52, Escondido, Calif., was sentenced to 63 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney. Fard was also ordered to pay $594,000 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for unpaid individual income taxes.…
  • May 21

    Real Estate Investors Admit Rigging Bids at Foreclosure Auction

    Real Estate Investors Admit Rigging Bids at Foreclosure Auction
    Robert M. Brannon, Laurel, Mississippi, and his son, Jason R. Brannon, Mobile, Alabama, both real estate investors, were sentenced in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama in Mobile, for their participation in conspiracies…
  • May 21

    Woman Admits Supplying Straw Buyers with Down Payment

    Woman Admits Supplying Straw Buyers with Down Payment
    Bonnie M. Gardner, 55, Apollo, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of mail and wire fraud conspiracy. The defendant pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. In connection with…
Rank this Week: 2

Sex Offender Research by A Voice…

Sex Offender Research by A Voice of Reason

Covers research, studies, and court cases related to sex offender issues.

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

    Homeless sex offenders present challenge to police

    Homeless sex offenders present challenge to police
    5-21-2013 New Hampshire: Some address information for offenders not specific Convicted sex offenders are required to keep police informed of their whereabouts, but when sex offenders are... [[This,an article summary.Please visit my…
  • May 21

    Pennsylvania bill would require busing where sex offenders live

    Pennsylvania bill would require busing where sex offenders live
    You have to question how some lawmakers get elected? 5-21-2013 Pennsylvania: A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require schools to provide busing to any of their students if... [[This,an article summary.Please visit…
  • May 21

    Sex offender list closer to stripping job detail

    Sex offender list closer to stripping job detail
    5-21-2013 Texas: An online registry of convicted sex offenders in Texas would no longer include employer information under a bill inching closer to Gov. Rick Perry's desk. The House on Monday... [[This,an article summary.Please visit my…
Rank this Week: 196

Salt Lake Criminal Defense

Salt Lake Criminal Defense

Covers Utah criminal law and Constitutional issues. By Clayton A. Simms, LLC.

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

    Leaving an Accident Scene in Utah

    Leaving an Accident Scene in Utah
    If you are behind the wheel and an accident occurs, there are some steps you need to take in order to avoid certain criminal charges for leaving an accident scene. Accident Scene Involving Injury When you’re driving and are involved in…
  • May 20

    Automobile Homicide Charge For Man Who Killed a Jogger in Millcreek, Utah

    Automobile Homicide Charge For Man Who Killed a Jogger in Millcreek, Utah
    A 20-year-old Holladay man has been charged with automobile homicide in connection with his alleged role in the death of a jogger last March. The accused supposedly drifted across lanes and struck the victim, who was on the shoulder of the…
  • May 20

    Automobile Homicide Charge in Utah

    Automobile Homicide Charge in Utah
    A 20-year-old Holladay man has been charged with automobile homicide in connection with his alleged role in the death of a jogger last March. The accused supposedly drifted across lanes and struck the victim, who was on the shoulder of the…
Rank this Week: 1113

Criminal Law & Defense Blog

Criminal Law & Defense Blog

Covers all aspects of criminal law in Arizona, including DUI, abuse and drug offenses. By The Law Offices of David Michael Cantor, P.C.

http://www.dmcantor.com/blog
  • May 21

    How Does a DUI Affect Your CDL in Arizona?

    How Does a DUI Affect Your CDL in Arizona?
    Receiving a conviction for DUI (driving under the influence) in Arizona can present significant problems for the defendant with a CDL. It is not necessary to be operating a commercial vehicle for a conviction to impact the commercial license…
  • May 16

    NTSB recommends lowering the BAC from 0.08% to 0.05%

    NTSB recommends lowering the BAC from 0.08% to 0.05%
    The National Transportation Safety Board(NTSB) made a recommendation recently to lower the blood alcohol concentration(BAC) for drunken driving from 0.08% to 0.05% in an effort to reduce alcohol-impaired deaths. While it may take a while for…
  • May 15

    DUI on a Boat is an OUI in Arizona

    DUI on a Boat is an OUI in Arizona
    When the weather starts to turn warm, many people enjoy spending time on the water with their family or friends. Believe it or not, The State of Arizona has many beautiful lakes where people enjoy recreational boating during the spring and…
Rank this Week: 995

USDOJ: Justice Blog

USDOJ: Justice Blog

The Official Blog of the United States Department of Justice.

http://blogs.usdoj.gov/blog
  • May 21

    Attorney General Eric Holder meets with Indian Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde

    Attorney General Eric Holder meets with Indian Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde
    U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder met today with Indian Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde to discuss law enforcement cooperation between the United States and India as well as other matters of mutual concern, such as counterterrorism efforts…
  • May 17

    A Week to Honor Our Public Safety Heroe

    A Week to Honor Our Public Safety Heroe
    During National Police Week, the Justice Department participated in events across the country to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve. On Monday evening, Attorney General Eric Holder spoke at the 25th Annual…
  • May 13

    National Police Week: Remembering and Supporting our Public Safety Officer

    National Police Week: Remembering and Supporting our Public Safety Officer
    The following post appears courtesy of Mary Lou Leary, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs. During National Police Week, the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) proudly honors the brave and dedicated officers who…
Rank this Week: 1507

Palm Beach County Criminal Lawyer…

Palm Beach County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers state and federal criminal offenses in Florida. By Silber Criminal Law Firm.

http://www.palm-beach-county-criminal-lawyer.com/
  • May 21

    Sean Michael Morrison, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Lender, Arrested for Fraud

    Sean Michael Morrison, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Lender, Arrested for Fraud
    Sean Michael Morrison, a Palm Beach Gardens, Florida lender, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly falsely offering multi-million dollar loans in exchange for large fees, news sources report. Morrison, 31, was booked into Palm Beach County Jail…
  • May 18

    Anthony Carlton Fonseca, Jupiter, Florida Child Modeling Agent, Arrested for Exploiting a Minor

    Anthony Carlton Fonseca, Jupiter, Florida Child Modeling Agent, Arrested for Exploiting a Minor
    Anthony Carlton Fonseca, a Jupiter, Florida child modeling agent, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly posing as a 16-year-old girl online in order to try to get nude pictures from underage boys, a press release from the Florida Department of…
  • May 17

    Travis Edwards of Belle Glade, Florida Arrested for Transmitting HIV to a Minor

    Travis Edwards of Belle Glade, Florida Arrested for Transmitting HIV to a Minor
    Travis Edwards of Belle Glade, Florida was arrested Sunday for allegedly intentionally transmitting HIV to a 15-year-old girl via intercourse, news sources report. Edwards also allegedly impregnated the victim. Edwards, 23, was booked into…
Rank this Week: 590

Washington State DUI and Criminal…

Washington State DUI and Criminal Traffic Blog

Covers DUI and traffic law issues. By W. james Kotlowski.

http://duiseattleblog.typepad.com/dui_seattle/
  • May 21

    What happens if I violate my Pre-Trial DUI Conditions of Release?

    What happens if I violate my Pre-Trial DUI Conditions of Release?
    The State or Municipal prosecutor at your next DUI pre-trial Court appearance may ask the Judge to revoke bail & take you into custody immediately, ask for bail if none previously ordered or increase the bail amount (i.e. $2,500 to...
  • May 20

    What bail bondsmen agency do you recommend for my Washington State DUI case?

    What bail bondsmen agency do you recommend for my Washington State DUI case?
    I have had very good success with Lacy O'Malley Bail Bonds and would highly recommend them. They have always been very attentive to my DUI clients needs over the years and are able to get all the necessary paperwork processed...
  • May 19

    Is a DUI a felony?

    Is a DUI a felony?
    It depends. The answer is no - unless you have four (4) or more previous DUI/Physical Control or qualifying convictions (reduced charges such as Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, Reckless Endangerment etc. from a DUI arrest) within ten…
Rank this Week: 875

Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Provides analysis of crimes and sentences for Florida state and federal criminal offenses. By Silber Criminal Law Firm.

http://www.florida-criminal-attorney-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 664

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers warrants, license suspension, Massachusetts criminal offenses, and criminal defense issues. By Lewin & Lewin.

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

    PROBATION VIOLATION IN ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT

    PROBATION VIOLATION IN ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT
    On December 3, 2009 MS, then 20 years old, was convicted of Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Armed Home Invasion in Salem (MA) Superior Court. On the A&B D/W charge she was given a 2 1/2 year sentence to the House of…
  • May 21

    Malicious Destruction of Property Charge Dismissed

    Malicious Destruction of Property Charge Dismissed
    On March 17, 2013 YH, a 23 year old foreign student in his Senior Year at Boston College, let his temper get the best of him. YH was looking for a parking space on Boylston Street in downtown Boston. A lady was preparing to back into a space…
  • May 3

    ANOTHER DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASE DISMISSED

    ANOTHER DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASE DISMISSED
    On a Friday night in February, 2013 RW, a 25 year old cop from Maine, and his girlfriend came to Boston for an evening on the town. They visited several bars and by the end of the night RW was quite drunk. At about 1:15AM on Saturday morning…
Rank this Week: 1359

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyers…

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.miami-criminal-defense-lawyers.com/
Rank this Week: 606

Sentencing Law and Policy

Sentencing Law and Policy

By Moritz College of Law Professor Douglas A. Berman.

http://sentencing.typepad.com/sentencing_law_and_policy/
  • May 21

    Jodi Arias now pleading for a life sentence before sentencing jury

    Jodi Arias now pleading for a life sentence before sentencing jury
    As reported in this new USA Today piece, "Jodi Arias, who said after her murder conviction she would prefer death to life imprisonment, stood before the jury Tuesday and pleaded for her life instead, asking them not to punish her...
  • May 21

    Guest post on DOJ Report: Victimization of Mentally Ill Prison and Jail Inmate

    Guest post on DOJ Report: Victimization of Mentally Ill Prison and Jail Inmate
    Hello, all. I'm Lea Johnston, and I'd like to thank Doug Berman for inviting me to guest-blog about the new Department of Justice report released last week on sexual victimization in prisons and jails. I write in the area of...
  • May 21

    "Colorado Department of Corrections to Pilot Telemedicine for Prisoners"

    "Colorado Department of Corrections to Pilot Telemedicine for Prisoners"
    The title of this post is the headline of this interesting report, which starts this way: In June, the Colorado Department of Corrections (DoC), in partnership with Denver Health Medical Center, will launch a pilot project designed to treat…
Rank this Week: 69

Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog

Los Angeles Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers white collar crime, violent crimes, and theft crimes. By The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf.

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

    Palos Verdes Estates Man to Register as a Sex Offender

    Palos Verdes Estates Man to Register as a Sex Offender
    A 63-year-old Palos Verdes man will have to register as a sex offender and spend 90 days in jail for allegedly molesting teenage boys he invited to live in his Rolling Hills and Palos Verdes Estates homes. The Daily Breeze reports that he…
  • May 16

    Pharmacist Arrested in Chatsworth for Illegal Storage of Opiate

    Pharmacist Arrested in Chatsworth for Illegal Storage of Opiate
    A 65-year-old Chatsworth pharmacist called the authorities to report a stolen handgun only to end up being under investigation for improperly giving away drugs. According to a Moorpark Acorn report, the authorities responded to the report of…
  • May 14

    How Do Search and Seizure Laws Affect Drug Crime Cases?

    How Do Search and Seizure Laws Affect Drug Crime Cases?
    It is all too common for the war on drugs to take precedence over civil liberties and privacy rights. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution places limits on the power of police officers to make arrests and conduct searches. If you…
Rank this Week: 1300

White Collar Defense and…

White Collar Defense and Compliance

Covers developments in criminal law, federal case law, and statutes. Published by Alan Leibman of Fox Rothschild.

http://whitecollarcrime.foxrothschild.com/
Rank this Week: 1061

The HMA Law Firm Blawg

The HMA Law Firm Blawg

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

http://www.hmalegal.com/blawg.html
Rank this Week: 2216

Massachusetts Criminal Defense…

Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.massachusettscriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1153

Total Criminal Defense Blog

Total Criminal Defense Blog

Covers celebrity arrests and criminal defense law.

http://www.totalcriminaldefense.com/blog
Rank this Week: 257

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

California Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers California criminal law news. By Takakjian & Sitkoff.

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

    Regulators Push for Lower Drunk Driving Limit

    Regulators Push for Lower Drunk Driving Limit
    Under current federal law, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or higher. According to a news report in The Los Angeles Times, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on lawmakers to lower the…
  • May 13

    Woman Charged with DUI after Crashing into Squad Car

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

    New Bill Would Send Sex Offenders Back to Prison

    New Bill Would Send Sex Offenders Back to Prison
    Some sex offenders are required as part of their probation to wear GPS tracking devices. It is against the law to tamper with a GPS tracker and a new bill that is currently under consideration will send offenders who remove their devices to…
Rank this Week: 1849