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Nuevo Código Procesal Penal - Una…

Nuevo Código Procesal Penal - Una Lectura Fácil

Temas de Derecho de preferencia, también de debate en otras áreas del quehacer humano e intereses personales del autor. By José Guillermo Anderson Anderson.

http://www.joseguianderson.blogspot.com/

Oct 18
NICOLÁS LUCAR PARA SU CONOCIMIENTO

NICOLÁS LUCAR PARA SU CONOCIMIENTO

Si el señor Nicolás Lucar como periodista y cualquier abogado considera que los artículos que estoy compartiendo del Código Ética y su Reglamento del Colegio de Abogados de Lima, justifican…
Oct 18
ELMER CUBA, DIEGO MACERA, LAS AFP Y EL TERRORISMO DE ESCRITORIO

ELMER CUBA, DIEGO MACERA, LAS AFP Y EL TERRORISMO DE ESCRITORIO

https://elcomercio.pe/autor/redaccion-ec La nota la podrán leer completa después de mi comentario: Hoy se habla mucho del terrorismo un periodista –lo estoy dudando- indica que los terroristas quieren convertir al…
Oct 17
Alberto De Belaunde y Martha Huatay

Alberto De Belaunde y Martha Huatay

https://elcomercio.pe/opinion/colaboradores/huatay-mision-abogado-alberto-belaunde-noticia-466386 “Como bien ha reconocido el Tribunal Constitucional en su jurisprudencia, el CAL es considerada una institución de derecho…

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Sentencing Law and Policy

By Douglas A. Berman.

http://sentencing.typepad.com/sentencing_law_and_policy/

Oct 18
Law enforcement group pressing Trump Administration to support criminal justice reform

Law enforcement group pressing Trump Administration to support criminal justice reform

As detailed via this press release, a notable group of law enforcement leaders is making a notable push for federal criminal justice reform efforts. Here are the basics (with a few links) from the press release: More than 80 of...
Oct 18
Reviewing how federal prisons deny rehabilitative programming to undocumented prisoner

Reviewing how federal prisons deny rehabilitative programming to undocumented prisoner

Jacob Schuman, a federal public defender, has this new Marshall Project commentary examining federal Bureau of Prisons policies that deny access to rehabilitative programs to a certain notable prison population. The piece provides a review of…
Oct 18
"Prosecutors Are Banding Together to Prevent Criminal-Justice Reform"

"Prosecutors Are Banding Together to Prevent Criminal-Justice Reform"

The title of this post is the headline of this lengthy Nation article which carries this subheadline: "A new investigation shows that DA associations are thwarting changes to the death penalty, sentencing, and more." My first…

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Georgia Criminal Appellate Law…

Georgia Criminal Appellate Law Blog

By J. Scott Key, P.C.

http://www.georgiacriminalappellatelawblog.com

Oct 18
A Quick Explanation of the Holding in the New SCOG DUI Case

A Quick Explanation of the Holding in the New SCOG DUI Case

There has been much talk in the media about Olevik v. State. My algebra teacher long ago would make me “show my work” on tests and sometimes at the chalkboard. I’ve linked to the opinion where you can see where the Supreme…
Oct 17
For Great Cross-Examination, Forget You Ever Knew Matlock, Perry Mason, or Jack McCoy

For Great Cross-Examination, Forget You Ever Knew Matlock, Perry Mason, or Jack McCoy

I cut my teeth in law school on Terrance McCarthy’s cross-examination methods. During my 2L year, I recall preparing for a national mock trial competition. During our first practice of the year, our coach popped in a cassette (yes, a…
Oct 16
The Weekend Perfection Wasn’t an Obstacle

The Weekend Perfection Wasn’t an Obstacle

At the beginning of the summer, I signed up for a marathon in Chattanooga. And I spent most of June through August training for it. At about the halfway point in my training (mid-August), school started back. Then I had a fairly slammed…

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Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers topics such as felonies, violent crime, assault and battery, drug offenses, as well as wrongful convictions. By Altman & Altman.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/

Oct 18
What are the Consequences of Shoplifting in MA?

What are the Consequences of Shoplifting in MA?

If you’ve been charged with shoplifting in MA you might be wondering what penalties you face, and if you even need a lawyer. After all, shoplifting charges are relatively minor, right? Well, not exactly. For starters, the penalties you…
Oct 12
MA Man Among 10 People Arrested in Death of LSU Fraternity Pledge

MA Man Among 10 People Arrested in Death of LSU Fraternity Pledge

On September 14, an 18-year-old college student from Roswell, Georgia was killed during a hazing incident at Louisiana State University. Maxwell Gruver died of complications related to acute alcohol intoxication while trying to join Phi Delta…
Oct 10
Can I Appeal a Criminal Conviction?

Can I Appeal a Criminal Conviction?

A criminal conviction in Massachusetts doesn’t necessarily mean the end of a case. If you feel that you’ve been wrongfully convicted of a crime, you may have a few more options. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your…

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The Orange County Criminal Lawyer…

The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law. By Staycie R. Sena.

http://criminal-lawyer-blog.irvinecriminallawyer.com/

Oct 18
Domestic Violence Suspect Chokes Sheriff’s Police Dog

Domestic Violence Suspect Chokes Sheriff’s Police Dog

A news release from the Placer County sheriff’s department stated that on Sunday evening a woman called for assistance reporting that a man had violently assaulted her and threatened to burn down her house. Upon arrival the deputies…
Oct 17
DUI Arrest Leads Western Kentucky Hilltoppers’ Assistant Basketball Coach to Resign

DUI Arrest Leads Western Kentucky Hilltoppers’ Assistant Basketball Coach to Resign

WKU’s director of media relations Zach Greenwell reported that assistant men’s basketball coach Ben Hansbrough has resigned from his position on Monday to “pursue other opportunities.” Hansbrough spent two seasons as a…
Oct 16
Researcher for Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission Arrested on Alleged Child Pornography Charge

Researcher for Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission Arrested on Alleged Child Pornography Charge

Last year after winning the election President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity. Chaired by the Vice President the commission was formed to investigate…

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Minnesota Criminal Defense Law…

Minnesota Criminal Defense Law Blog

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

https://aacriminallaw.com/blog/

Oct 18
Can I Still Drive After A DUI In Minnesota?

Can I Still Drive After A DUI In Minnesota?

A DUI can be a costly mistake, but you don’t have to let a drunk driving charge lead to the loss of your job or the need to drop out of school because you no longer have a valid driver’s license. Minnesota offers some different…
Oct 17
Updating The 2017 Best Legal Blog Contest

Updating The 2017 Best Legal Blog Contest

Readers, Once again we’re asking for your help to push us to the top of the charts in The Expert Institute’s Best Legal Blog Contest. This is the most competitive year on record, so we’re hoping you can help push The…
Oct 16
Synthetic Drug Penalties In Minnesota

Synthetic Drug Penalties In Minnesota

Synthetic drugs have become more popular in recent years as individuals and businesses have tried to get around some of the laws that govern illegal drug use. Lawmakers quickly closed loopholes after overdoses from these synthetic drugs…

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MN Criminal Defense Blog

Covers basic civil rights and legal defenses in the state of Minnesota. By Appelman Law Firm, LLC.

https://aacriminallaw.com/blog/

Oct 18
Can I Still Drive After A DUI In Minnesota?

Can I Still Drive After A DUI In Minnesota?

A DUI can be a costly mistake, but you don’t have to let a drunk driving charge lead to the loss of your job or the need to drop out of school because you no longer have a valid driver’s license. Minnesota offers some different…
Oct 17
Updating The 2017 Best Legal Blog Contest

Updating The 2017 Best Legal Blog Contest

Readers, Once again we’re asking for your help to push us to the top of the charts in The Expert Institute’s Best Legal Blog Contest. This is the most competitive year on record, so we’re hoping you can help push The…
Oct 16
Synthetic Drug Penalties In Minnesota

Synthetic Drug Penalties In Minnesota

Synthetic drugs have become more popular in recent years as individuals and businesses have tried to get around some of the laws that govern illegal drug use. Lawmakers quickly closed loopholes after overdoses from these synthetic drugs…

Rank this Week: 3070

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/

Oct 18
Update #2 - District 2 Property Damage Crash Southbound US95 @ MP 363

Update #2 - District 2 Property Damage Crash Southbound US95 @ MP 363

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Oct 18
District 2 Property Damage Crash Southbound US95 @ MP 363

District 2 Property Damage Crash Southbound US95 @ MP 363

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Oct 18
District 2 Property Damage Crash Soutbound US95 @ MP 363

District 2 Property Damage Crash Soutbound US95 @ MP 363

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The Law Office of Greg Tsioros…

The Law Office of Greg Tsioros Criminal Law Blog

Covers the ins and outs of Texas criminal law.

http://www.txcrimdefense.com/blog

Oct 18
5 Defenses for Fighting an Indecent Exposure Charge

5 Defenses for Fighting an Indecent Exposure Charge

Indecent exposure is against the law. Even if you didn’t expose yourself to a minor or another person, you could be charged with a serious sex offense or even be required to register as a sex offender. It probably doesn’t... The…
Oct 11
What to Do If You’ve Been Falsely Accused of Elder Abuse

What to Do If You’ve Been Falsely Accused of Elder Abuse

Other than children, elderly individuals are often the most vulnerable in our society. Ninety percent of the time, family members—not hired professionals—are reported for elder abuse. The most common types of elder abuse include:…
Sep 27
How Hurricane Harvey Affected Looting Laws in Texa

How Hurricane Harvey Affected Looting Laws in Texa

Residents of Houston and surrounding counties are still struggling with the massive devastation left by Hurricane Harvey. Recent history—and historical recounts of previous natural disasters throughout the county—shows that a…

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Environmental Crimes Blog

Covers environmental crimes and enforcement, from pre-trial to trial strategy. By Walter D. James III.

http://environmentalblog.typepad.com/environmental_crimes_blog/

Oct 18
Illegal Storage in Tennessee

Illegal Storage in Tennessee

On October 17, 2017, Phillip Huddleston pled guilty to one count of illegal storage of hazardous waste without a permit at Protech Metal Finishing, LLC, a metal plating facility he owned and operated in Vonore, Tennessee. Huddleston was…
Sep 6
Private Enforcement

Private Enforcement

Recently, the Environmental Integrity Project issued report that used a review of federal records to document a significant decline in environmental enforcement during the first six months of the Trump Administration. Is there a commitment to…
Aug 29
Third Party Payments and Supplemental Environmental Projects Under Scrutiny

Third Party Payments and Supplemental Environmental Projects Under Scrutiny

On June 5, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions (“Sessions Memo”) issued his memorandum that stated that the USDOJ will no longer agree to settlements that include “payments” by a defendant to a third party…

Rank this Week: 971

Grits for Breakfast

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

http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/

Oct 18
'The Myth of the Progressive Prosecutor'

'The Myth of the Progressive Prosecutor'

Josie Duffy Rice has a solid piece in the NY Times on "the myth of the progressive prosecutor." Grits agrees with much of what she says, with one caveat: To me, the problem isn't the hypocrisy of a Cyrus Vance or a Kim Ogg but that…
Oct 15
Bashing civilian review, crappy counsel in death penalty appeals, and other storie

Bashing civilian review, crappy counsel in death penalty appeals, and other storie

Here are a few odds and ends that merit Grits readers' attention:Civilian review in Austin brings no reformSee a report that the missus prepared for the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition detailing recommendations by Austin's civilian…
Oct 14
Police union criticisms warranted, but suggestions off base

Police union criticisms warranted, but suggestions off base

While Grits remains sympathetic to activists like Paul Butler who're frustrated at the ability of police unions like the Federation of Police to thwart accountability reforms, I don't find his proposed solutions particularly viable…

Rank this Week: 50

North Carolina Criminal Law Blog

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

http://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/

Oct 18
From This Day Forward: Technical Corrections Act Amends Statute of Limitation

From This Day Forward:  Technical Corrections Act Amends Statute of Limitation

While we wait to see what the North Carolina Supreme Court has to say in State v. Turner about the existing statute of limitations for misdemeanors, the General Assembly has amended G.S. 15-1 for future prosecutions. The issue. Recall…
Oct 17
Is the Court of Appeals Signaling Less Forgiveness with SBM cases?

Is the Court of Appeals Signaling Less Forgiveness with SBM cases?

Maybe so, if two decisions from earlier this month are any indication. They are: State v. Bishop, ___ N.C. App. ___ (Oct. 3, 2017), where the court refused to consider arguments about the reasonableness of satellite-based monitoring…
Oct 16
New Cases Hold that Using a Stingray Is a Search

New Cases Hold that Using a Stingray Is a Search

Several years ago, I wrote about law enforcement use of cell site simulators, or Stingrays, noting that “[t]here’s a controversy about the legal status of these devices.” This post discusses some new cases that attempt to…

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Aggressive Criminal Defense Blog

By Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC.

https://aggressivecriminaldefense.com/blog.html

Oct 18
PPOs in Michigan: Do You Really Need an Attorney For This?

PPOs in Michigan: Do You Really Need an Attorney For This?

We regularly have people contacting The Kronzek Firm about Personal Protection Orders (PPOs), asking questions, and trying to figure out if they even need our help with this. As such, we’d like to take a moment to answer a few questions…
Oct 17
Is Cyber Bullying Going to Become Illegal in Michigan?

Is Cyber Bullying Going to Become Illegal in Michigan?

The subject of cyberbullying has been on the rise in recent years, as has the problem of online bullying itself. As the world becomes more connected, and social media plays a more integral role in people’s daily lives, instances…
Oct 13
Flying Drones Over Michigan Prisons – What You Need To Know

Flying Drones Over Michigan Prisons – What You Need To Know

If you’ve been listening to the news lately, you’ve probably heard something about drones being flown over certain prisons in Michigan. There was contraband being dropped into prison yards where prisoners were waiting with…

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FourthAmendment.com

An online supplement to Search and Seizure book. By John Wesley Hall.

http://fourthamendment.com/

Oct 18
CA2: Correcting the alleged false statements in affidavit still leaves PC so officials have QI

CA2: Correcting the alleged false statements in affidavit still leaves PC so officials have QI

Deleting the allegedly false information from the affidavit for search warrant leaving it as a “corrected” affidavit under Franks, there still was a fair probability for probable cause. That there might be other explanations…
Oct 18
IAC claims fail because of conclusory allegations or inability to show prejudice

IAC claims fail because of conclusory allegations or inability to show prejudice

Defendant’s conclusory 2255 allegations of IAC fail. “Defendant does not establish that, had counsel objected to the indictment and moved to suppress evidence, that the objections and motions would have been granted and that the…
Oct 18
D.Mass.: Email warrant for all material so it can be electronically and specifically searched was reasonable

D.Mass.: Email warrant for all material so it can be electronically and specifically searched was reasonable

The email search warrant produced 430,081 items, and the database provided then had to be searched. That complied with the terms of the search warrant and the Fourth Amendment because it still provided particularity. United States v.…

Rank this Week: 820

Simple Justice

A New York Criminal Defense Blog. By Scott H. Greenfield.

http://blog.simplejustice.us

Oct 18
Kopf: The Unexploded Landmine Buried Deep In The Codes of Conduct Committee’s Otherwise Excellent Opinion On Posner

Kopf: The Unexploded Landmine Buried Deep In The Codes of Conduct Committee’s Otherwise Excellent Opinion On Posner

There are two Codes of Conduct applicable to those who work in the federal judiciary. One is for employees and the other for judges. The Judicial Conference (the administrative governing body of the federal courts) has authorized its…
Oct 18
Bless Your Dear “American Heart”

Bless Your Dear “American Heart”

In the good old days, a person could write a book and, if it wasn’t good for some reason, people didn’t buy it and it faded into meaningless obscurity. Good times. The problem for Laura Moriarty, who wrote a young adult book named…
Oct 17
Tuesday Talk*: The Land of the Free?

Tuesday Talk*: The Land of the Free?

Do Millennials fear freedom? Well, not you, of course, but those other Millennials. Young Americans seem to be losing faith in freedom. Why? According to the World Values Survey, only about 30 percent of Americans born after 1980 believe it…

Rank this Week: 178

The FRAUDfiles Blog

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

http://www.sequenceinc.com/fraudfiles

Oct 18
Divorce Investigations: Documents to Refute Income Claim

Divorce Investigations: Documents to Refute Income Claim

When parties are divorcing, it is not unusual for claims to be made about declining income or lack of assets. Tracy talks about some of the documents that could be used to refute these claims and to prove the existence of assets or streams of…
Oct 12
What Is a Lifestyle Analysis?

What Is a Lifestyle Analysis?

Tracy Coenen talks about the lifestyle analysis in divorce cases: what it is, and the basic uses for it.
Oct 9
The Face of Forensic Accounting

The Face of Forensic Accounting

Tracy Coenen recently appeared in Milwaukee Magazine’s Faces of Milwaukee feature. When you need to find lost or hidden money, forensic accountant Tracy Coenen is the detective you want on your side. She doesn’t just add up the…

Rank this Week: 43

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/

Oct 18
Beyond the “Tax Loophole” Rhetoric

Beyond the “Tax Loophole” Rhetoric

Heather Field, A Taxonomy of Tax Loopholes, 55 Houston L. Rev. (forthcoming 2018), available at SSRN.Leigh OsofskyOne of the many obstacles in the way of productive governance these days is people talking past each other.…
Oct 17
Questioning the Queue

Questioning the Queue

Katharine G. Young, Rights and Queues: On Distributive Contests in the Modern State, 55 Colum. J. of Transnat’l L. 65 (2016).Lee Anne FennellA queue, whether it takes the form of a line or a list, is one of the simplest and most…
Oct 16
Protecting the Right to Family Life in Immigration Law

Protecting the Right to Family Life in Immigration Law

Kerry Abrams, Family Reunification and the Security State (forthcoming, 2017), available at SSRN.Angela BanksMany Americans believe that one of the functions of United States immigration law is to facilitate family reunification. For…

Rank this Week: 420

Strafakte.de

German blawg from Hamburg about criminal law and criminal procedure.

http://www.strafakte.de

Oct 18
Umfang gerichtlicher Aufklärungspflicht bei Auslandszeugen

Umfang gerichtlicher Aufklärungspflicht bei Auslandszeugen

In der Praxis kommt es immer wieder vor, dass Auslandszeugen als Beweismittel vor Gericht in Frage kommen. Die Behandlung eines Beweisantrages auf Vernehmung eines Zeugen, dessen Ladung im Ausland zu bewirken ist, unterscheidet sich erheblich…
Oct 10
Unterbrechung der Verhandlung nach Befangenheitsantrag

Unterbrechung der Verhandlung nach Befangenheitsantrag

Seit Richter Götzl im NSU-Prozess auf Antrag der Staatsanwaltschaft Haftbefehl gegen André E. verkündet hat, hagelt es einen Befangenheitsantrag nach dem anderen, nicht nur gegen den Vorsitzenden, sondern gegen den gesamten…
Oct 8
Prank endet im Knast

Prank endet im Knast

Zunächst muss ich gestehen, der YouTuber ApoRed war mir bislang völlig unbekannt. Nun hat er aber über das Videoportal hinaus für Aufsehen gesorgt. Zur Überschrift dieses Artikels muss man korrekterweise wohl sagen:…

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Wisconsin Criminal Defense -…

Wisconsin Criminal Defense - Defending Your Innocence

Plain talk about Wisconsin's criminal laws and OWI DUI laws, Wisconsin courts, the legal system & the application and effect of Wisconsin's laws on people. By Amber Ritschard, Jonas Bednarek and David Saperstein.

http://defendingyourinnocence.blogspot.com/

Oct 18
Hongkong Pools Live Draw

Hongkong Pools Live Draw

Perhitungan Rumus Togel 2D merupakan sebuah permainan tebakangka yang akan memutar otak anda. Di sini akan diberitahukan bagaimana caranya untuk mencari Angka jitu Togel 2D 4D 6D 7D tersebut untuk hongkong pools. Mencari Rumus 2D 4D6D togel…
Oct 16
Polícia Federal vai compartilhar o uso de veículos aéreo

Polícia Federal vai compartilhar o uso de veículos aéreo

BRASÍLIA — Sem fazer alarde, dirigentes da Polícia Federal estão negociando com o Comando da Aeronáutica o uso compartilhado dos dois vants (veículos aéreos não tripulados) comprados…
Oct 15
National Lift Equipment Blog

National Lift Equipment Blog

Thank you for visiting our blog. We have many different types of heavy equipment and construction equipment for sale. We invite you to peruse our website to see what we have in our inventory. We have been in business since 1990 and is a…

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Peek and Toland Blog

Covers immigration policies and criminal defense law in Austin, Texas.

http://www.peekandtoland.com/blog

Oct 17
Prosecutors Want to Overturn Attorney General Paxton’s Judge Removal

Prosecutors Want to Overturn Attorney General Paxton’s Judge Removal

The ongoing white collar prosecution against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been noteworthy for its twists and turns. In the latest development, prosecutors have asked the highest court in the state to overturn a ruling supporting his…
Oct 16
Undocumented Immigrants Using Fraudulent Documents Will be Charged With Identity Theft.

Undocumented Immigrants Using Fraudulent Documents Will be Charged With Identity Theft.

Undocumented immigrants who use fake documents in the United States face being charged with the enhanced offense of aggravated identity theft, according to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Sessions announced the tough measure during a…
Oct 16
Immigration Courts Authorize Deportation of 12 Percent of Immigrants With Bureau of Prison

Immigration Courts Authorize Deportation of 12 Percent of Immigrants With Bureau of Prison

Deportations have seldom been far from the headlines during the early days of the Trump administration. Recently, immigration courts authorized the deportations of as many as 12 percent of federal inmates, according to reports. In May,…

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Los Angeles DUI Attorney Blog

Covers DWI and DUI law, cases and sentences in California. By Michael Kraut.

http://www.losangelesduiattorneyblog.com/

Oct 17
Can I Still Drive for Uber? Jobs You Might Lose After a DUI

Can I Still Drive for Uber? Jobs You Might Lose After a DUI

It’s bad enough that a DUI conviction can wipe out your bank account or drive up your credit card bill. Between the fines, court costs and other associated expenses—like DUI driver school tuition and added commuting…
Sep 25
What Can Be Done to Reduce DUIs on a Societal Level—Without Resorting to Overly Punitive Measures? (Part 2)

What Can Be Done to Reduce DUIs on a Societal Level—Without Resorting to Overly Punitive Measures? (Part 2)

Every 51 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies in an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident. Everyone—DUI defendants included!—agrees that we need to “do something” to dramatically reduce this number, but there’s no…
Sep 18
What Can Be Done to Reduce DUIs on a Societal Level—Without Resorting to Overly Punitive Measures? (Part 1)

What Can Be Done to Reduce DUIs on a Societal Level—Without Resorting to Overly Punitive Measures? (Part 1)

If statistics alone could get people to change their behavior, drivers might pause before getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. But as you know empirically—perhaps because you’ve been arrested…

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Los Angeles Criminal Defense…

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers celebrity crime, felonies, DUI, three strikes offenses, and white collar crime cases. By Michael Kraut.

http://www.losangelescriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/

Oct 17
A Quick Guide to the Major Los Angeles DUI Law

A Quick Guide to the Major Los Angeles DUI Law

Police have charged you with a DUI, and now you’ve got a lot of questions and concerns. • Exactly what do the charges against you mean? • What legal issues are you facing? Continue reading
Sep 18
High Profile Cases Spotlight Domestic Violence: Lessons for Defendant

High Profile Cases Spotlight Domestic Violence: Lessons for Defendant

Domestic violence affects people of every age, race and income level. But cases of domestic violence (DV) usually make the news only when prominent individuals such as actors, sports stars and reality TV celebrities become involved. These…
Sep 4
Avoid A DUI With These Useful App

Avoid A DUI With These Useful App

When you have the right app, your cell phone can be a handy tool in helping you avoid a DUI charge. • Planning a night out with friends? There are apps that will help you estimate your blood alcohol content and provide a rough estimate…

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Law Office of Michael West P.C.…

Law Office of Michael West P.C. Blog

Covers Georgia law.

http://lawofficeofmichaelwest.com/blog/

Oct 17
The Role of Police Body Cams in Car Accident Investigation

The Role of Police Body Cams in Car Accident Investigation

In today’s high tech era when every facet of our daily lives is captured on cameras, the evidence from police body cameras has become increasingly important. Body camera footage can be vital evidence in personal injury cases. Often this…
Oct 16
Crossing Accidents – Train Slams into Truck in Locust Grove, Georgia

Crossing Accidents – Train Slams into Truck in Locust Grove, Georgia

Cars and trucks stuck on grade crossings are one of the most significant causes of wrecks between trains and vehicles. We see these crossing accidents on a regular basis in Georgia. Recently, a train hit a tractor-trailer that was stuck on a…
Oct 13
Newnan Couple Killed by Alleged Red Light Runner

Newnan Couple Killed by Alleged Red Light Runner

Red light runners cause a large number of intersection crashes. Tragically, in August, a couple from Newnan lost their lives after a driver allegedly ran a stop light. Thomas Mayo, 58, and Pamela Mayo, 57, died when a driver of a black…

Rank this Week: 2601

Underdog Blog

Covers constitutional law, criminal law, DUI, drugs, First Amendment and immigration. By Jon Katz, P.C.

http://katzjustice.com/blog/

Oct 17
Firearm convictions are possible without gun’s recovery- VA criminal lawyer

Firearm convictions are possible without gun’s recovery- VA criminal lawyer

Firearm convictions are possible without the weapon's recovery, at least when it has been fired. As a Virginia criminal/Second Amendment lawyer defending prosecutions for firearms, handguns, knives and other weapons, one of my first…
Oct 16
Arrests – Fairfax criminal lawyer on challenging detentions every time

Arrests – Fairfax criminal lawyer on challenging detentions every time

Police love making arrests. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that police are not only to look to prosecute for the arrest itself, but also to possibly find contraband on the arrestee that will enable further criminal charges. Police are…
Oct 15
Fairfax marijuana lawyer shows THC blood levels don’t mean DUI

Fairfax marijuana lawyer shows THC blood levels don’t mean DUI

Does tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (marijuana's primary psychoactive ingredient) concentration correlate to impairment from marijuana/cannabis consumption? The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration ("NHTSA") of the United…

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What's New

Covers criminal law. By the Law Office of Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma.

https://www.zmolaw.com/news/

Oct 17
Lawsuit sheds light on retribution against victims of prison sex abuse

Lawsuit sheds light on retribution against victims of prison sex abuse

When officials at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility found out our client, Yekatrina Pusepa, was in an illicit relationship with a prison guard they did nothing to protect her. Instead, they held her out as bait. And when she would not…
Sep 27
Where do federal sex offenders go to prison?

Where do federal sex offenders go to prison?

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner was just sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexting with a 15-year-old. At sentencing, his lawyer asked that he be sent to FCI Schuylkill in Pennsylvania. That seems to have been a mistake: Schuylkill…
Jul 20
Feds & Dutch Authorities Shut Dark Web Drug Market

Feds & Dutch Authorities Shut Dark Web Drug Market

Two huge illicit markets operating on the Dark Web, AlphaBay and Hansa, were shut down today after being infiltrated by the government for the past several weeks. The sites had claimed up to 200,000 users, 40,000 vendors and 350,000…

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Innocence Project

Covers capital punishment and wrongful convictions.

http://www.innocenceproject.org/

Oct 17
Wrongful Convictions from the Perspective of a Former Prosecutor

Wrongful Convictions from the Perspective of a Former Prosecutor

Mark Godsey, founder and director of the Ohio Innocence Project and law professor at the University of Cincinnati, spoke to Wisconsin Public Radio on Monday about his new book: Blind Injustice: A Former Prosecutor The post Wrongful…
Oct 16
Kansas Mom Details 23-Year Struggle to Free Her Son

Kansas Mom Details 23-Year Struggle to Free Her Son

The Kansas City Star details the 23-year struggle Rosie McIntyre endured to clear her son Lamonte, who was exonerated on Friday. Lamonte McIntyre was just 17 when he was arrested for the murders of The post Kansas Mom Details 23-Year…
Oct 13
No Lawyers for Many Charged with Crimes in South Carolina

No Lawyers for Many Charged with Crimes in South Carolina

Several weeks ago, the Innocence Blog covered a story about an American Bar Association report which revealed that in Nashville defendants accused of misdemeanors are not given access to legal representation. As a result, the The post No…

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CrimProf Blog

Criminal law issues and commentary. Edited by Kevin Cole, Lawrence A. Alexander, Donald A. Dripps, Yale Kamisar, Adam J. Kolber, and Jean Ramirez.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/crimprof_blog/

Oct 17
Segev on Discrimination and Law Enforcement

Segev on Discrimination and Law Enforcement

Re'em Segev (Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Faculty of Law) has posted Discrimination and Law Enforcement (The Routledge Handbook of the Ethics of Discrimination (Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen, ed., New-York: Routledge, 2018), pp. 324-334,…
Oct 17
Hannon on Race and Pedestrian Frisk

Hannon on Race and Pedestrian Frisk

Lance Hannon (Villanova University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) has posted An Exploratory Multilevel Analysis of Pedestrian Frisks in Philadelphia (Forthcoming in Race and Justice) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: The City of…
Oct 17
Booth on Obstructing the IRS

Booth on Obstructing the IRS

Kathryn Ward Booth (Vanderbilt University Law School) has posted Obstructing by Omission: The Troubling Expansion of the Criminal Offense of Obstructing the IRS and How DOJ Internal Policy Has Played a Role (University of Cincinnati Law…

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Justice Building Blog

Features discussions between judges and lawyers in the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building.

http://justicebuilding.blogspot.com/

Oct 17
YOUR NEW FEDERAL COURT JUDGE

YOUR NEW FEDERAL COURT JUDGE

Your new federal court judge may just come from the following Miami State court judges who have applied and think they have the right stuff for Federal Court (Motto: " The benefits include: Really big chambers; the…
Oct 16
ROY GONZALEZ HAS PASSED AWAY

ROY GONZALEZ HAS PASSED AWAY

There's a new Hawaiian shirt in heaven today. We received some very sad news that long-time Assistant Public Defender Roy Gonzalez, who had retired, has passed away. Below is the obituary that we received from his wife.Roy was a…
Oct 12
NEW JUDGES

NEW JUDGES

"No Judge writes on a wholly clean slate."Felix Frankfurter, 1937. Judges Ivonne Cuesta and Laura Stuzin were elevated from county court to circuit court this week, replacing the vacancies that occurred with the retirement of Judge…

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Baltimore Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Baltimore Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Maryland laws on drug arrests, DUI and gun crimes. By the Herbst Firm.

http://www.baltimorecriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Oct 17
What Is Maryland Law Regarding Technical Probation Violations?

What Is Maryland Law Regarding Technical Probation Violations?

Numerous Maryland criminal laws changed on October 1st, but no change may have more of an impact in courtrooms around the state than the new sentencing rules for technical violations of probation. In theory probation is a convenient and fair…
Oct 10
How Can I Clear My Criminal Record?

How Can I Clear My Criminal Record?

Each year thousands of defendants are arrested or cited for crimes they did not commit, and thankfully a large percentage of these cases are dismissed in court. Defendants who are not fortunate enough to have their cases dismissed may still…
Oct 1
New Laws Effective In Maryland

New Laws Effective In Maryland

Each spring the passage of new laws creates numerous headlines coming out of the State House in Annapolis, and no subject creates more buzz than criminal legislation. Marijuana has dominated the last few years of criminal legislation…

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Michael Smith's Law Blog

A legal blog written by a recent graduate of UCLA School of Law. Posts cover a wide range of topics, but areas of focus include criminal law, constitutional law, law and technology, and commentary on scholarship and legal education.

http://www.smithblawg.blogspot.com

Oct 17
Plaintiff Asks Court to Declare That Defendant is a "BULLY"

Plaintiff Asks Court to Declare That Defendant is a "BULLY"

From this tweet by Keith Lee, I learned of this fascinating Complaint filed on Sunday in the New York County Supreme Court. Lee takes note of the first two paragraphs of the Complaint, which are admittedly colorful:1. The date, September…
Oct 4
Wall Street Journal Praises Judicial Ignorance of Statistical Method

Wall Street Journal Praises Judicial Ignorance of Statistical Method

From yesterday's Wall Street Journal editorial page covering yesterday's oral arguments in Gill v. Whitford, a case that involved a challenge to alleged gerrymandering:[Chief Justice John Roberts] zeroed in on risks for the…
Sep 28
Trump to Nominate Justice Don Willett for Fifth Circuit

Trump to Nominate Justice Don Willett for Fifth Circuit

So reports San Antonio Express-News:President Trump on Thursday will nominate two conservatives from Texas with compelling personal stories to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, according to a senior administrative official. Texas Supreme…

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So Cal Criminal Defense Attorney

A criminal law blog with a focus on legal issues in California.

http://www.socalcriminallawyer.com/blog/

Oct 17
Defendant California Criminal Cases Involving Informants

Defendant California Criminal Cases Involving Informants

Defendant California Criminal Cases Involving Informants Sometimes when arrested for a crime in California, it is quite common for police to use confidential and non-confidential informants when conducting a criminal investigation.…
Oct 7
Prosecutorial Misconduct in California

Prosecutorial Misconduct in California

Defending Criminal Cases in California — Prosecutorial Misconduct Recently, it has come to light that dozens of persons accused of serious crimes in California were convicted on the heels of a prosecutor cheating or acting unethically…
Apr 14
Underage Drinking Lawyer — Coachella Dragnet

Underage Drinking Lawyer — Coachella Dragnet

California Underage Drinking Lawyer — The Annual Coachella Dragnet It is a rite of passage for many music lovers to journey to the Coachella Valley in Riverside, California to enjoy the annual music festival which this year will last…

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SoCal Criminal Defense Blog

Posts about criminal defense cases relevant to Californians.

http://www.socalcriminallawyer.com/blog/

Oct 17
Defendant California Criminal Cases Involving Informants

Defendant California Criminal Cases Involving Informants

Defendant California Criminal Cases Involving Informants Sometimes when arrested for a crime in California, it is quite common for police to use confidential and non-confidential informants when conducting a criminal investigation.…
Oct 7
Prosecutorial Misconduct in California

Prosecutorial Misconduct in California

Defending Criminal Cases in California — Prosecutorial Misconduct Recently, it has come to light that dozens of persons accused of serious crimes in California were convicted on the heels of a prosecutor cheating or acting unethically…
Apr 14
Underage Drinking Lawyer — Coachella Dragnet

Underage Drinking Lawyer — Coachella Dragnet

California Underage Drinking Lawyer — The Annual Coachella Dragnet It is a rite of passage for many music lovers to journey to the Coachella Valley in Riverside, California to enjoy the annual music festival which this year will last…

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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/

Oct 17
County Sex-Offender Registry Pulled Down Because of Lawsuit Fear

County Sex-Offender Registry Pulled Down Because of Lawsuit Fear

10-17-17 Colorado: As we've reported, Montrose County, on Colorado's Western Slope, pulled its sex-offender list offline following a recent court ruling in which U.S. District Court Judge Richard Matsch found that such registries constituted…
Oct 17
Doctors and cops among 277 arrested in human trafficking, online prostitution sting in Polk County

Doctors and cops among 277 arrested in human trafficking, online prostitution sting in Polk County

10-17-17 Florida: POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A week-long undercover sting targeting human trafficking and online prostitution in Polk County ended with 277 arrests that included doctors, pharmacists and law enforcement…
Oct 15
Simi Valley City Council may repeal Halloween sex offender ordinance

Simi Valley City Council may repeal Halloween sex offender ordinance

10-15-17 California: With two weeks until Halloween, the Simi Valley City Council on Monday night may repeal a controversial law that says registered sex offenders listed on the Megan's Law website can't open their doors to trick-or-treating…

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Maryland Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law. By Anthony A. Fatemi, LLC.

http://www.marylandcriminallawyer-blog.com/

Oct 17
How the Specificity of the Description of a Suspect Can Affect a Maryland Criminal Case

How the Specificity of the Description of a Suspect Can Affect a Maryland Criminal Case

In many criminal defense cases, one of the most important aspects of the case may be getting (or failing to get) evidence excluded. One way in which you may be entitled to suppression is if the police stopped you but did not have a reasonable…
Oct 5
Maryland Man Facing Gun Charges Secures Reversal of Conviction Due to an Officer’s Improper Search

Maryland Man Facing Gun Charges Secures Reversal of Conviction Due to an Officer’s Improper Search

In a criminal defense matter, a key to a successful outcome may be getting inadmissible evidence excluded. This is one of the many vitally important areas in which your experienced Maryland criminal defense lawyer can help. In one recent case…
Sep 26
Improper Disallowance of Son’s Testimony Violated a Maryland Man’s Right to Present His ‘Full Defense’

Improper Disallowance of Son’s Testimony Violated a Maryland Man’s Right to Present His ‘Full Defense’

The law gives criminal defendants relatively wide-ranging rights when it comes to presenting their defenses in order to ensure that the defendant gets every appropriate opportunity to present his full defense in court. That concept helped one…

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Laird Hammons Laird Blog

Trial Lawyers Chris Hammons and John Laird discuss Oklahoma laws and their implications.

http://www.lhllaw.com/blog/

Oct 17
What is A Spoliation Letter and Why Would I Need One?

What is A Spoliation Letter and Why Would I Need One?

A spoliation letter helps keep evidence from being lost or destroyed. It makes obtaining evidence for a case much easier by putting the evidence holder on notice. The letter is given to the involved parties and ensures that they must do their…
Oct 17
Should I Settle My Trucking Case or Go to Court?

Should I Settle My Trucking Case or Go to Court?

When you have been involved in an accident with a semi-truck, you’ll find your life gets turned inside-out. Many pathways exist to help you move forward, but which one should you take? Should you settle your case quickly or take it to…
Aug 14
Federal and Oklahoma Trucking Regulation

Federal and Oklahoma Trucking Regulation

Federal trucking regulations and standards keep our roads safe in this country. Their chief goal is to reduce and prevent life-threatening accidents. Truckers and other large commercial vehicle drivers who fail to adhere to these regulations…

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Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI offenses in Tampa, Florida. By Law Offices of Whittel & Melton, LLC.

http://www.tampa-dui-lawyer-blog.com/

Oct 17
Man Charged with DUI in UHaul Crash in St. Pete Beach

Man Charged with DUI in UHaul Crash in St. Pete Beach

A 32-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges early Friday after police said he crashed a U-Haul moving truck into a St. Pete Beach hotel. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the man drove the UHaul truck into the…
Oct 3
Woman Accused of Hit-and-Run, DUI Near Boynton Beach

Woman Accused of Hit-and-Run, DUI Near Boynton Beach

A 32-year-old woman is accused of crashing her car into another vehicle and then fleeing the scene with two boys in the back seat while driving under the influence, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Just after 10:30…
Sep 5
DUI Wolf Pack Conducted in Pinellas County

DUI Wolf Pack Conducted in Pinellas County

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, along with Clearwater Police, Gulfport Police, Largo Police, St. Pete Police, and Tarpon Springs Police, conducted a DUI Wolf Pack Sunday night. The DUI Wolf Pack was conducted throughout Pinellas…

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Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers Florida criminal law and DUI news. By Law Offices of Whittel & Melton, LLC.

http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/

Oct 17
‘Operation Nailed’ Nets About 20 Arrests of Alleged Unlicensed Contractors in Pinellas County

‘Operation Nailed’ Nets About 20 Arrests of Alleged Unlicensed Contractors in Pinellas County

About 20 unlicensed contractors accused of scamming Pinellas County residents were taken into custody Tuesday. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies began rounding up the contractors at 5 a.m. during…
Oct 9
2 Jacksonville High School Students Accused of Bringing Guns on Campu

2 Jacksonville High School Students Accused of Bringing Guns on Campu

A Mandarin High School student and an 18-year-old Northside charter school student were allegedly caught Friday with guns on their respective campuses, according to police. The 18-year-old was arrested Friday with a loaded gun in his book bag…
Oct 9
Marion County Teacher Assistant Charged with Molesting Student

Marion County Teacher Assistant Charged with Molesting Student

A Marion County teacher assistant was recently charged with molesting a middle school student, according to Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The 36-year-old is being charged with lewd or lascivious molestation. The Marion County…

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Crime and Consequences

By the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation.

http://www.crimeandconsequences.com/crimblog/

Oct 17
News Scan

News Scan

CA Governor's Get Out of Jail Free Approach: Citing several measures supported by Governor Jerry Brown which have reduced consequences for criminals in California, Michelle Hanisee, head of the Los Angeles Association of Deputy District…
Oct 17
Governor Brown's "Get Out of Jail Free" Approach

Governor Brown's "Get Out of Jail Free" Approach

Michele Hanisee has this post for the L.A. Association of Deputy District Attorneys with the above title.As Governor Brown enters his final years in office, legislation he has proposed, signed and vetoed in the past year make it crystal…
Oct 16
News Scan

News Scan

Illegal Arrested in Student's Murder: A man protected from deportation under President Obama's DACA program has been arrested for the murder of a South Carolina high school student. Samuel Chamberlain of Fox News reports that…

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Versus Texas Criminal Defense Blog

By Varghese, Summersett & Smith, PLLC.

https://www.versustexas.com/blog/

Oct 17
Brian Cuban Interview: ‘Today is as Good as It’s Ever Going to Get’

Brian Cuban Interview: ‘Today is as Good as It’s Ever Going to Get’

Attorney Brian Cuban doesn’t sugarcoat it. He begins his new book recounting how he traded his brother’s Dallas Mavericks NBA Championship game tickets to his cocaine dealer for $1000 worth of cocaine – twice. And it only…
Oct 11
Is Panhandling Illegal in Texas? A Look at Panhandling Laws in Texa

Is Panhandling Illegal in Texas? A Look at Panhandling Laws in Texa

While there is no statewide prohibition on panhandling, asking for money or panhandling can be illegal under certain circumstances. Many cities have enacted ordinances that prohibit panhandling in certain forms. The First Amendment prohibits…
Oct 10
Interference with Public Duties in Texa

Interference with Public Duties in Texa

The post Interference with Public Duties in Texas appeared first on Varghese Summersett PLLC | Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Rank this Week: 1829

Versus Texas: A Criminal Law Blog…

Versus Texas: A Criminal Law Blog by Texas Defense Attorneys

Covers federal and state criminal law issues that come up during police stops all the way through sentencing. By Varghese Summersett PLLC.

https://versustexas.com/blog

Oct 17
Brian Cuban Interview: ‘Today is as Good as It’s Ever Going to Get’

Brian Cuban Interview: ‘Today is as Good as It’s Ever Going to Get’

Attorney Brian Cuban doesn’t sugarcoat it. He begins his new book recounting how he traded his brother’s Dallas Mavericks NBA Championship game tickets to his cocaine dealer for $1000 worth of cocaine – twice. And it only…
Oct 11
Is Panhandling Illegal in Texas? A Look at Panhandling Laws in Texa

Is Panhandling Illegal in Texas? A Look at Panhandling Laws in Texa

While there is no statewide prohibition on panhandling, asking for money or panhandling can be illegal under certain circumstances. Many cities have enacted ordinances that prohibit panhandling in certain forms. The First Amendment prohibits…
Oct 10
Interference with Public Duties in Texa

Interference with Public Duties in Texa

The post Interference with Public Duties in Texas appeared first on Varghese Summersett PLLC | Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Rank this Week: 1661

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.michigancriminallawyers-blog.com/

Oct 17
The Plain Smell Doctrine: A Dangerous Issue to Your Freedom

The Plain Smell Doctrine: A Dangerous Issue to Your Freedom

With the growing interest in medical cannabis within the state of Michigan, prosecutions for drug possessions have grown by leaps and bounds, the main reason for this is the “Plain Smell Doctrine.” The “Plain Smell…
Sep 20
Excluding a Piece of Evidence from Trial – The Exclusionary Rule

Excluding a Piece of Evidence from Trial – The Exclusionary Rule

As the name implies, the exclusionary rule works to exclude or “leave out” a piece of evidence in a criminal or civil trial. Essentially, this rule is used in courts across the U.S. to keep people’s constitutional rights…
Sep 14
Cannabis Community Disturbed by State Board Meeting

Cannabis Community Disturbed by State Board Meeting

On September 12, 2017, the Michigan Medical Marihuana Licensing Board left many patients and caregivers with a sense of fear and frustration. As one member of the audience stated, “Does this board want us to start buying drugs on the…

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New Jersey DWI Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law. By The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall.

https://www.newjerseydwilawyerblog.com/

Oct 17
New Jersey Open Container Law

New Jersey Open Container Law

If you or someone close to you has been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), and there is an open container of alcohol in the car, you need to reach out to a skilled New Jersey DWI attorney who can help. Known as the “open…
Oct 10
New Jersey Assemblywoman Arrested for DWI

New Jersey Assemblywoman Arrested for DWI

The law surrounding the process of obtaining a driver’s blood for testing purposes is clearly outlined in New Jersey law. If you or someone close to you has been subjected to a blood test without your consent because the police believed…
Oct 5
Alcohol Awareness Classes in New Jersey Following a DWI

Alcohol Awareness Classes in New Jersey Following a DWI

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious criminal offense in New Jersey and can have serious consequences for your future. If you or someone close to you is facing a DWI charge, it is important to reach out to a skilled New Jersey DWI…

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New Jersey DWI Attorney Blog

Covers DWI issues, including field sobriety testing, post-conviction relief, ignition interlocks. By Levow DWI Law.

http://www.newjerseydwiattorneyblog.com/

Oct 17
What Statements by a New Jersey DWI Defendant Are, and Are Not, Admissible in Court?

What Statements by a New Jersey DWI Defendant Are, and Are Not, Admissible in Court?

When police detain and question a person on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution protect that person’s rights. The Fourteenth Amendment officially extended…
Oct 16
New Jersey’s DWI “Step-Down” Provisions for a Fourth or Subsequent Offense

New Jersey’s DWI “Step-Down” Provisions for a Fourth or Subsequent Offense

New Jersey law regarding driving while intoxicated (DWI) imposes progressively harsher penalties for multiple convictions. A defendant might not face heightened penalties, however, through “step-down” provisions in New Jersey…
Oct 15
Few Consistent Legal Standards Exist for DWI Cases Involving Marijuana

Few Consistent Legal Standards Exist for DWI Cases Involving Marijuana

The legal standards in New Jersey for proving impairment by alcohol in cases of alleged driving while intoxicated (DWI) are fairly well established. Prosecutors can offer evidence of a defendant’s alleged blood alcohol content (BAC), or…

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Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform

Edited by Douglas A. Berman.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/marijuana_law/

Oct 17
With Rep. Marino out, it is time again to ask "Does Marijuana Stand a Chance With New DEA Chief?"

With Rep. Marino out, it is time again to ask "Does Marijuana Stand a Chance With New DEA Chief?"

The big news this morning in the federal drug law and policy space is reported in the first paragraph of this new NPR piece: "Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa., has withdrawn his name from consideration as America's drug czar, President Trump said…
Oct 16
Examining taxation issues and economic development surrounding the marijuana industry

Examining taxation issues and economic development surrounding the marijuana industry

I am excited to realize and report that, after spending the first half the current semester preparing various presentations for the students in my Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform seminar, this week begins the part of the class in which…
Oct 12
Yet another study finds link between marijuana reform and a reduction in opioid death

Yet another study finds link between marijuana reform and a reduction in opioid death

The evidence suggesting that marijuana reform could and should be a part of the toolbox of responses to the opioid crisis is starting to become overwhelming. I make that statement as a result of this latest study published in the American…

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Rosenthal & Wadas, PLLC Blog

Covers DWI evidence, blood testing, and breath alcohol testing.

http://www.rosenthalwadas.com/blog/

Oct 17
What Is Deferred Adjudication in Texas?

What Is Deferred Adjudication in Texas?

A criminal conviction can have a serious impact on your life. Beyond the actual sentence–including the possibility of jail time–a conviction of any kind can make it harder to get a job, receive certain government benefits, and…
Sep 26
Charged with Evading Arrest in Texa

Charged with Evading Arrest in Texa

You are speeding down the road when a police car approaches and turns on the lights and sirens. Instead of pulling over, you keep on speeding until you reach your destination. In another situation, you are shoplifting when the…
Sep 19
Rosenthal & Wadas Attorneys Named to the 2017 Texas Super Lawyers List

Rosenthal & Wadas Attorneys Named to the 2017 Texas Super Lawyers List

We are pleased to announce that two attorneys from Rosenthal & Wadas have been named 2017 Texas Super Lawyers by their peers for outstanding work in Criminal law. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent…

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