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California Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers constitutional rights, criminal law, and DUI topics. By William Weinberg.

http://www.californiacriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Oct 13
REFORM OF THE CALIFORNIA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY LAWS

REFORM OF THE CALIFORNIA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY LAWS

California’s sex offender registry currently lists over 100,000 sex offenders. The registry has a long history; it was first employed (although not in its current form) 70 years ago. It is estimated that around 650 registrants on the…
Oct 6
THE MAIN INGREDIENT IN ECSTACY, MDMA, APPROVED BY FDA FOR FURTHER STUDY IN THE TREATMENT OF PTSD

THE MAIN INGREDIENT IN ECSTACY, MDMA, APPROVED BY FDA FOR FURTHER STUDY IN THE TREATMENT OF PTSD

For almost as long as the federal government has harshly prosecuted drug use, researchers have been studying the psychologically beneficial effects of the very drugs that can land a person in prison. Clinical studies on both animals and…
Oct 6
THE USE OF DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS CHALLENGED IN FEDERAL COURT

THE USE OF DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS CHALLENGED IN FEDERAL COURT

A couple of weeks ago, a complaint was filed in the United States District Court (for the Northern District of Georgia) alleging that the three complainants were subject to a violation of their Fourth Amendment rights when they were arrested…

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This Week's Florida Appeals Court…

This Week's Florida Appeals Court Decisions

Provides a summary of selected civil and criminal cases. By Carlton Fields.

https://www.carltonfields.com/florida-appeals-court-decisions/

Oct 13
Week of October 9 - 13, 2017

Week of October 9 - 13, 2017
Oct 6
Week of October 2 - 6, 2017

Week of October 2 - 6, 2017
Sep 29
Week of Septameber 25 - 29, 2017

Week of Septameber 25 - 29, 2017

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duilawyerskokie.com

Covers Illinois DUI law. By Matt Keenan.

http://duilawyerskokie.com/

Oct 13
CAN I BE STOPPED FOR DRIVING SLOWLY?

CAN I BE STOPPED FOR DRIVING SLOWLY?

A person who has had a few too many often tries to compensate by driving more slowly. But driving too far under the speed limit can also give police the probable cause they need to stop you for drunk driving. … Continue reading →
Sep 22
CAN THE POLICE STOP YOU FOR SIMPLY SITTING IN A PARKED CAR?

CAN THE POLICE STOP YOU FOR SIMPLY SITTING IN A PARKED CAR?

The answer is generally no. The police can stop you for an outstanding warrant or if you were breaking a law such as you were improperly parked or had a broken tail light. They may also check on your wellbeing … Continue reading →
Aug 31
DO I WIN IF THE POLICE IN ILLINOIS LOST THE VIDEO OF MY DUI ARREST?

DO I WIN IF THE POLICE IN ILLINOIS LOST THE VIDEO OF MY DUI ARREST?

The answer is maybe. In Illinois, squad cars that are equipped with video are supposed to video your arrest. This protects both you and the police. It allows the court to see for itself whether you were really as impaired … Continue…

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A Skokie Criminal Defense Lawyer…

A Skokie Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains The Law

By Matt Keenan.

http://www.skokiecriminallawyer.com/

Oct 13
CAN ILLINOIS POLICE STOP ME JUST BECAUSE I HAVE A GUN?

CAN ILLINOIS POLICE STOP ME JUST BECAUSE I HAVE A GUN?

The answer is probably not. On September 12, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Cort in People v. Aguilar partially struck down the law that barred possession of a handgun for self-defense outside the home. Thus, the mere fact you have a gun in…
Oct 3
HELP FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED OR MENTALLY-ILL DEFENDANT

HELP FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED OR MENTALLY-ILL DEFENDANT

Most criminal offenses require the state to prove that the defendant knowingly or intended to commit the crime. But what if the crime is committed by someone who is mentally ill or developmentally disabled? For example, in the recent…
Sep 22
CAN YOU VACATE YOUR CONVICTION UNDER THE ILLINOIS STATUTE BARRING SEX OFFENDERS FROM PUBLIC PARKS?

CAN YOU VACATE YOUR CONVICTION UNDER THE ILLINOIS STATUTE BARRING SEX OFFENDERS FROM PUBLIC PARKS?

In a recent decision, an Illinois Appellate court struck down a law that barred convicted sex offenders from public parks. When a statute is declared unconstitutional, it is unconstitutional from the beginning. Therefore, if you have been…

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South Florida Criminal Defense…

South Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida criminal law news concerning domestic violence, gun offenses, sex offenses and immigration status. By the Law Offices of Ralph Behr.

http://www.southfloridacriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Oct 13
Medical Marijuana in Nursing Home

Medical Marijuana in Nursing Home

According to ABC News a senior citizen and her son, in Pasco County Florida, explain that the nursing home where she lives is denying her potential pain relief, by refusing to allow her to have the medical marijuana she has a legal…
Oct 13
Fentanyl Outbreak in South Florida

Fentanyl Outbreak in South Florida

Fentanyl, a very addictive and dangerous narcotic, continues to rise in popularity among the United States. On October 05, 2017, two people were arrested and charged with a 24-page federal indictment, along with seven others, of…
Oct 6
South Florida Attorneys Arrested for Client Brokering….

South Florida Attorneys Arrested for Client Brokering….

According to the Florida Sun Sentinel, four Personal Injury attorneys were arrested on September 6 and charged with organized crime, money laundering, and brokering. The attorneys hired other people to appeal to victims of car accidents and…

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The Rodriguez Law Group Criminal…

The Rodriguez Law Group Criminal Defense Blog

Covers criminal defense matters in Los Angeles.

http://www.aerlawgroup.com/blog.html

Oct 13
Harvey Weinstein Could Face Criminal Charges For Sexual Assault in Los Angele

Harvey Weinstein Could Face Criminal Charges For Sexual Assault in Los Angele

More than 30 female celebrities and entertainment industry professionals recently accused executive Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault and/or sexual harassment. These allegations have shocked the entertainment industry and thrown the country…
Oct 10
Filing a Petition for Factual Innocence in California

Filing a Petition for Factual Innocence in California

Have you ever been arrested for a crime that you did not commit? Unfortunately, this happens all too often in Los Angeles, CA. As police ramp up efforts to reduce crime, innocent people can easily get caught up in the legal system for being…
Sep 28
Man Arrested for Public Intoxication After Smashing Santa Monica Carousel Window

Man Arrested for Public Intoxication After Smashing Santa Monica Carousel Window

Last month police were called to the Santa Monica Pier Carousel after a man punched a window at the attraction. When police arrived they discovered that the man appeared to be drunk. After he was treated for the injuries to his hand he was…

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Law Offices of Erik Steven Johnson…

Law Offices of Erik Steven Johnson Blog

Covers criminal law.

http://www.erik-johnson-law.com/california-dui-attorney

Oct 13
DUI Prevention Training May Soon Be Required in California Bar

DUI Prevention Training May Soon Be Required in California Bar

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or DUI, is a serious offense in California, and the state has a number of laws which aim to improve roadway safety and punish drivers who put others in danger. However, the prevalence of drunk…
Sep 28
New California Law Aims to Fight Campus Sexual Assault

New California Law Aims to Fight Campus Sexual Assault

On September 7, 2017, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the Department of Education would roll back guidelines which the Obama administration had put in place to fight sexual assault and harassment on school campuses. In…
Sep 14
Understanding Changes to California’s Sexual Assault Law

Understanding Changes to California’s Sexual Assault Law

Sexual violence is an ongoing concern in the United States, and even though the rate of sexual assault has decreased by more than 50 percent since 1993, over 300,000 people are victimized each year, with another person being sexually…

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Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law. By Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, P.C.

http://www.chicagocriminallawyerblog.com/

Oct 13
Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle in Chicago

Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle in Chicago

There are instances in which the crime of being in possession of a stolen motor vehicle is a carrier or access crime. You need a team of competent lawyers in order to avoid upgrading the charges unnecessarily. The car being the instrument for…
Oct 11
Child Protection Law in Chicago

Child Protection Law in Chicago

Of late, the DCFS (Illinois Department of Children and Family Services) in Chicago has been under fire for not properly enforcing child protection law. For example, children have died despite the fact that the department had already…
Oct 6
Clemency Law in Chicago: A Tool for Correcting Historical and Current Mistake

Clemency Law in Chicago: A Tool for Correcting Historical and Current Mistake

Although the clemency law is meant to give a second chance to those who have been incarcerated, it can also be used to correct an injustice that has been committed as a consequence of faulty legislation. A case in point are the controversial…

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Criminal Law Blog

By Law Office of James Alston.

http://houstoncrimedefense.com/blog

Oct 13
Defending A Drunk Driving Charge In Los Angeles, CA

Defending A Drunk Driving Charge In Los Angeles, CA

Being charged with a DUI does not mean that it is the end of your freedom. Although a DUI is a serious criminal charge, one that can have lifelong consequences, it does not have to be the end. People charged with a DUI can get in touch with a…
May 1
Prenatal Medical Malpractice

Prenatal Medical Malpractice

When a woman becomes pregnant, she needs to take care of herself more than she did prior to pregnancy. A woman will usually seek the help of an OB/GYN that specializes in prenatal care. High-quality prenatal care is vital to ensure that the…
Oct 16
Types Of Construction Injuries Sustained On The Job

Types Of Construction Injuries Sustained On The Job

Even in this economy, millions of Americans are still enjoying the fruits of honest labor. Unfortunately, all these honest laborers are liable to work accidents due to the negligent treatment of business owners, contractors, employers or…

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Sixth Circuit Blog

Features case summaries and commentary by Federal Defenders of the Sixth Circuit.

http://circuit6.blogspot.com/

Oct 12
News Flash: A Defendant has a Due Process Right to Receive a Sentence Based Upon Accurate Information.

News Flash: A Defendant has a Due Process Right to Receive a Sentence Based Upon Accurate Information.

In United States v. Earnest Adams, the Sixth Circuit confirmed the obvious: courts should sentence defendants based upon credible information. Ernest Adams is a seventy-one-year old opiate addict with a lengthy criminal history…
Oct 1
Verdict Stands Despite Jury Foreperson's Racist Remark

Verdict Stands Despite Jury Foreperson's Racist Remark

By a vote of 2 to 1, the Sixth Circuit refused this week, in United States v. Robinson, to grant a new trial based on evidence of racial bias infecting a jury. The caseThe three defendants were convicted at trial of running a pay-to-play…
Sep 28
Whittling away Johnson: Assault with weapon or serious bodily harm are crimes of violence

Whittling away Johnson: Assault with weapon or serious bodily harm are crimes of violence

The Sixth Circuit yesterday, in United States v. Verwiebe, held that two federal crimes—assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury—constitute “crimes of violence” under the…

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McMahonLaw Offices Blog

Covers DUI and other criminal charges.

http://www.mcmahonlegal.net/dupage-dui-lawyers

Oct 12
Fake ID's and Driving under the Influence in Illinoi

Fake ID's and Driving under the Influence in Illinoi

Common sense says that it is illegal to use a fraudulent state ID card or driver’s license, or what many people jokingly call a “Fake ID” or a “fakie.” An evening social gathering or a night of drinking at the…
Oct 5
What to Do When Stopped by Police for Drunk Driving

What to Do When Stopped by Police for Drunk Driving

Going out to a nice restaurant and sharing a bottle of wine or a few beers with friends can be a fun way to spend an evening. However, to ensure that an individual will return home safely, he or she will need to plan the driving situation…
Sep 25
DUI vs DWI

DUI vs DWI

Social gatherings can be a great way to bring people together. If there is alcohol involved at the social gathering, then whoever decides to partake will need to make prior arrangements to get home safely, in order to avoid legal issues…

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Norm Pattis Blog

Covers criminal law.

http://www.pattisblog.com/

Oct 12
Call Me, Harvey. I’ll Defend You

Call Me, Harvey. I’ll Defend You

Not since Meg Ryan’s fake orgasm sitting across a diner’s table from Billy Crystal in “When Harry Met Sally” have we seen such disingenuous huffing and puffing about sex from Hollywood. The starlets are atwitter…
Sep 18
Bitcoin's China Syndrome

Bitcoin's China Syndrome

All eyes are on China as bitcoin rises and falls on digital exchanges. The Wall Street Journal reports that just this past Friday, Chinese authorities in Beijing met with bitcoin entrepreneurs to announce that it will soon shut down bitcoin…
Sep 16
Bitcoin Will Outlast J.P. Morgan

Bitcoin Will Outlast J.P. Morgan

Bitcoin went on a rollercoaster ride last week, spiking in value on some exchanges just north of $5,000. Then J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon told the world that the cryptocurrency is a fraud, and that he’d fire any employee of his he…

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Virginia Traffic Law News

By Caddell Nelson & Reibach.

http://www.cnrlawyers.com/news/

Oct 12
7 Don’ts When Pulled over for a Traffic Stop

7 Don’ts When Pulled over for a Traffic Stop

7 Don’ts When Pulled over for a Traffic Stop Almost all drivers have been pulled over for a routine traffic ... The post 7 Don’ts When Pulled over for a Traffic Stop appeared first on Weiland Upton.
Oct 12
7 Don’ts When Pulled over for a Traffic Stop

7 Don’ts When Pulled over for a Traffic Stop

7 Don’ts When Pulled over for a Traffic Stop Almost all drivers have been pulled over for a routine traffic ... The post 7 Don’ts When Pulled over for a Traffic Stop appeared first on Weiland Upton.
Oct 10
How To Behave When Pulled Over For Speeding

How To Behave When Pulled Over For Speeding

How To Behave When Pulled Over For Speeding I know that I am not alone when I say that getting ... The post How To Behave When Pulled Over For Speeding appeared first on Weiland Upton.

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Penglase & Benson Law Blog

Covers wills and trusts, DUI and criminal law, personal injuries and auto accidents, and general legal advice.

http://www.penglaseandbenson.com/blog/

Oct 12
Common Uses for a Business Attorney in Doylestown PA

Common Uses for a Business Attorney in Doylestown PA

“I hope you have a good lawyer.” Those are usually pretty ominous words. But when you own a business, those are words to live by. It’s not that you’re automatically in danger of litigation, but that you need someone to…
Sep 18
Creating a Child Custody Agreement that Works for Everyone

Creating a Child Custody Agreement that Works for Everyone

In an ideal world, every child custody agreement would benefit the children as well as the parents. Yet such a result is less common than most assume. Plenty of parents will push for child custody arrangement language that is weighed in his…
Sep 7
What You Need to Know About Living Wills and Trust

What You Need to Know About Living Wills and Trust

If you reach the point where you are unable to make decisions regarding your medical care due to advanced age, an accident or an illness, a living will, trust and durable health care power of attorney will prove essential. The failure to take…

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Browning Law News Blog

Legal comments about the news. By Allen Browning.

http://abrowninglaw.blogspot.com/

Oct 12
California Fines Gatorade for Anti Water Campaign

California Fines Gatorade for Anti Water Campaign

It was announced in a recent settlement that Gatorade made misleading "anti-water statements" while promoting its sports drinks in a video game played by teenagers. In doing this, Gatorade violated state consumer-protection laws by negatively…
Oct 12
Funeral Director Takes Photos of Corpses to Gross Out Friend

Funeral Director Takes Photos of Corpses to Gross Out Friend

Pennsylvanian funeral director, Angeliegha Stewart, has been charged with abusing corpses other crimes for 'allegedly' taking pictures on her cell phone of the dead bodies in her funeral home to "gross out" her friends and family.She is also…
Oct 11
Lawsuit Against Unaccredited Zoo

Lawsuit Against Unaccredited Zoo

A small zoo in Maryland is once again facing violations of the federal animal-protection laws by mistreating lemurs, tigers, and lion.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), recently filed a lawsuit against a zoo owner claiming…

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Sevens Legal Criminal Law Blog

Features recent criminal and DUI defense news.

http://www.sevenslegal.com/blog/

Oct 12
Harvey Weinstein Fired After Sexual Misconduct Allegation

Harvey Weinstein Fired After Sexual Misconduct Allegation

Co-founder of The Weinstein Company, Harvey Weinstein, was recently fired after allegations of sexual misconduct. Harvey Weinstein Fired From Company Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations In an article recently published by The New York…
Oct 5
Equifax Breach and Identity Theft

Equifax Breach and Identity Theft

In August Equifax, a consumer credit reporting agency, announced that over 140 million had their information compromised after a data breach took place between May and July. Identity Theft and the Equifax Breach It has now been reported that…
Sep 28
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence affects millions across the world. Bringing awareness to the issue is one the main ways to defeat this terrible problem. That’s why October has been declared Domestic Violence Awareness Month. What is Domestic…

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Law Offices of Daniel R. Perlman…

Law Offices of Daniel R. Perlman Blog

Covers criminal and DUI defense news and updates.

http://www.danielperlmanlaw.com/blog.shtml

Oct 12
Weinstein Fired for Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Weinstein Fired for Alleged Sexual Misconduct

In light of a recent article documenting numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, Harvey Weinstein has been fired from The Weinstein Company, the company he co-founded with his brother. After Alleged Sexual Misconduct Harvey Weinstein Fired…
Oct 5
Equifax Data Breach and Internet Crime

Equifax Data Breach and Internet Crime

In August, consumer credit reporting agency Equifax announced that over 140 million had their information compromised after a data breach took place between May and July. Internet Crime and the Equifax Data Breach It has now been reported…
Sep 28
The Holiday Season is the Biggest Time For Crime

The Holiday Season is the Biggest Time For Crime

The holiday season is often the biggest time for crime. If you’ve been accused of committing a crime during the holidays, you’ll want to know just what you’ll need to avoid jail time the rest of 2017 and in 2018. The Biggest…

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New York Criminal Defense Blog

Covers high-profile crimes and the NYS criminal system. By Arkady Bukh.

http://www.nyccriminallawyer.com/blog

Oct 12
Strange And Unusual New York Criminal Laws & Statute

Strange And Unusual New York Criminal Laws & Statute

Visit New York and break a law that most residents aren’t aware of and pay a fine. Statutes which may have had a legitimate purpose decades ago are still on the books. Apparently, NY’s city council is too busy figuring out ways to…
Oct 5
American Citizen Convicted in Suicide Attack

American Citizen Convicted in Suicide Attack

An American citizen who linked-up with al-Qaida has been convicted by a federal jury in Manhattan. Muhanad Mahmoud Al Farekh, originally from Houston, Texas was found guilty September 29 for taking part in a botched suicide bombing in…
Sep 28
International Phishing Con Catches New York Trainer

International Phishing Con Catches New York Trainer

What makes an upscale, personal training living the good life in New York fall for a phishing scheme which lands her in jail? G.R.E.E.D. “You can only cheat a greedy person,” said Mark Twain. Shannon Pettinger appears to be…

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San Diego Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers criminal law. By Law Offices of David M. Boertje.

http://www.sandiegocriminallawyersblog.com/

Oct 11
Couple Detained by US Border Patrol After Traffic Stop in Mission Valley

Couple Detained by US Border Patrol After Traffic Stop in Mission Valley

A couple in San Diego, Carlos Nieblas-Ortiz and Martha Valenzuela-Luna, were reportedly stopped by two deputies in Mission Valley for a cracked windshield. They had their two children with them, one of whom is currently a DACA recipient. Once…
Oct 6
California Supreme Court Holds that Judges can Refuse to Cut Three-Strike Sentence

California Supreme Court Holds that Judges can Refuse to Cut Three-Strike Sentence

In a 4-3 decision by the California Supreme Court, it has been held that California judges have broad authority to refuse to shorten the sentences of “three strike” inmates, despite the revisions to the “Three Strikes…
Sep 29
San Diego DA’s Prosecution of Pot Attorney Sends Chills Through the Legal Community

San Diego DA’s Prosecution of Pot Attorney Sends Chills Through the Legal Community

It has been reported throughout the years that minor drug offenders or registered marijuana businesses were being targeted by police, but now, it seems that marijuana attorneys who represent those in the marijuana businesses are now coming…

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Jacksonville Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal defense law topics such as DUI, domestic violence, drug and federal crimes, search and seizure, theft, and white collar crime. By Shorstein, Lasnetski & Gihon.

http://www.jacksonvillecriminallawyerblog.com/

Oct 11
Florida Kindergarten Teacher Could Not be Convicted of Battery For Non-abusive Discipline of Student

Florida Kindergarten Teacher Could Not be Convicted of Battery For Non-abusive Discipline of Student

In Florida, the definition of battery is very broad. Of course, if you hit a person or strike them in a violent way, that would qualify as a battery without a reasonable defense, like a valid self defense claim. But the Florida…
Oct 7
Police in Florida Cannot Always Come to Your Door, But Some Signs Will Not Prevent Them

Police in Florida Cannot Always Come to Your Door, But Some Signs Will Not Prevent Them

In Florida, the police are generally not allowed to enter a person’s home to search or investigate a crime without permission from the homeowner or a valid search warrant. In some cases, the police cannot even go onto your…
Oct 3
Florida Police Officer Out of Jurisdiction Could Not Make Citizen’s Arrest for DUI

Florida Police Officer Out of Jurisdiction Could Not Make Citizen’s Arrest for DUI

A recent DUI case near Jacksonville, Florida had a couple of interesting issues. Essentially, a police officer was in his patrol car but out of his jurisdiction. He came across a person riding his motorcycle who had just…

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The Law Offices of David Stein…

The Law Offices of David Stein Blog

Covers family law.

http://www.familylawdc.com/blog/

Oct 11
WASHINGTON DC DIVORCE v. LEGAL SEPARATION; CRITERIA FOR ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE

WASHINGTON DC DIVORCE v. LEGAL SEPARATION; CRITERIA FOR ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE

The filing requirements for divorce and the legal separation are significantly and materially different. The divorce filing requires proof that: (1) parties have mutually and voluntarily lived separate and apart without cohabitation for a…
Oct 1
RECENT COURT OF APPEALS DECISION: REVERSAL DUE TO ERRONEOUS JUROR DISQUALIFICATION

RECENT COURT OF APPEALS DECISION: REVERSAL DUE TO ERRONEOUS JUROR DISQUALIFICATION

The DC Court of Appeals in Mason v. U.S., decided on September 28, 2017, drastically reversed a set of convictions based on trial error in disqualifying a potential juror. Appellant Mason challenged his convictions for tampering with…
Sep 18
CRIMINAL INTENT REQUIRED FOR THREATS CONVICTION; RECENT DC COURT OF APPEALS DECISION

CRIMINAL INTENT REQUIRED FOR THREATS CONVICTION; RECENT DC COURT OF APPEALS DECISION

The DC Court of Appeals in Lee Carroll v. U.S., decided on August 3rd, 2017; redefined the legal requisite for criminal conviction under the Threats’ Statute. Factually, the defendant was convicted for assaulting his girlfriend while…

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Clearwater & St. Petersburg…

Clearwater & St. Petersburg Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law. By Hanlon Law.

https://www.clearwatercriminallawyer.net/

Oct 11
Florida Court Analyzes What Constitutes a “Weapon” Under the Felony Reclassification Statute

Florida Court Analyzes What Constitutes a “Weapon” Under the Felony Reclassification Statute

Florida violent crimes are codified by statute. As a result, sometimes courts have to engage in the practice of statutory interpretation to determine which crime is available for prosecution. The answer is not always obvious. For instance,…
Oct 9
Grand Theft Auto Conviction Overturned for Florida Bail Bondsman

Grand Theft Auto Conviction Overturned for Florida Bail Bondsman

Law enforcement has broad discretion to enforce the laws. Still, it’s sometimes surprising to see how far a case can proceed before a court overturns a conviction. In fact, the defendant in a recent Florida grand theft decision was…
Oct 6
Limitations Period Expired for Sex Crime Charge, Rules Florida Appeals Court

Limitations Period Expired for Sex Crime Charge, Rules Florida Appeals Court

Crimes with a statute of limitations are required to be prosecuted within a defined period of time. This helps ensure that evidence for the prosecution is still available at trial and encourages law enforcement to actively seek to resolve…

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Clearwater Criminal Defense…

Clearwater Criminal Defense Attorney

Covers Florida criminal law. By Robert Hambrick.

http://notguiltyflorida.blogspot.com/

Oct 11
SETTING OUT TO FIND WHERE I'VE BEEN & LOOK TO BE

SETTING OUT TO FIND WHERE I'VE BEEN & LOOK TO BE

Readers of this Criminal Defense Blog set out to find me. I'd been gone for far too long. One rumor had it that I'd been kidnapped by renegade prosecutors then taken to an undisclosed location where I was forced to listen and critique their…
Mar 22
SIGNIFICANT VERDICT IN SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA CASE OPENS DOOR TO DEFENSE LAWYERS FOR FUTURE WINS

SIGNIFICANT VERDICT IN SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA CASE OPENS DOOR TO DEFENSE LAWYERS FOR FUTURE WINS

A number of over zealously prosecuted synthetic marijuana drug cases brought by the Justice Department based on faulty laboratory and DNA evidence are finally being undermined with expert testimony from the combined efforts of…
Mar 9
STUNNING NEW MEMO FROM FEDS SETS HIGH FEDERAL ARREST GOALS FOR STATE & LOCAL CRIMINAL CONDUCT

STUNNING NEW MEMO FROM FEDS SETS HIGH FEDERAL ARREST GOALS FOR STATE & LOCAL CRIMINAL CONDUCT

In a stunning new memorandum from the Justice Department, the Attorney General is directing every federal prosecutor to take criminal cases from state and local authorities so that longer federal sentences can be given. You can expect that…

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Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers defense issues in North Carolina criminal cases. By Arnold & Smith.

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

Oct 11
Supreme Court Poised To Decide Several Important Criminal Case

Supreme Court Poised To Decide Several Important Criminal Case

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question:”What is an expungement?” The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to have what many legal experts believe will be a blockbuster year, issuing a number of significant decisions.…
Sep 27
Criminal Expungement on Your Christmas Wish List? North Carolinians May Be in Luck

Criminal Expungement on Your Christmas Wish List? North Carolinians May Be in Luck

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question:”What is an expungement?” Starting December 1, 2017, a new North Carolina law will make the path to the expungement of non-violent criminal convictions significantly…
Sep 27
Does Flipping A Bird Count As Free Speech?

Does Flipping A Bird Count As Free Speech?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is social media evidence used in divorce proceedings?” When we think of arguments involving the First Amendment and free speech, we often conjure up…

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JKR Law

Covers criminal laws affecting California residents.

http://www.jkrlaw.com/blog/

Oct 10
CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE 459 AUTO BURGLARY

CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE 459 AUTO BURGLARY

CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE 459 AUTO BURGLARY Today, we will discuss auto burglary. Auto burglary is on the rise. We are always reminded to lock our vehicles, hide our valuables from sight, and better yet, store our valuables in the…
Sep 5
THE MENTAL HEALTH COURT SYSTEM IN CALIFORNIA

THE MENTAL HEALTH COURT SYSTEM IN CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL LAW: HOW THE MENTAL HEALTH COURT SYSTEM WORKS –Introduction Many people by now are pretty familiar with how the criminal court system works in California. But many are not aware of what happens when someone who…
Jul 30
CALIFORNIA STATE PAROLE BOARD GIVEN MORE DISCRETION TO GRANT PAROLE

CALIFORNIA STATE PAROLE BOARD GIVEN MORE DISCRETION TO GRANT PAROLE

CALIFORNIA STATE PAROLE BOARD GIVEN MORE DISCRETION TO GRANT PAROLE For years, members of the State Board of Parole Hearings could, and often would, deny prisoners early release based on their past, focusing solely on the criminal offense…

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The Saile Law Blog

Covers New Jersey and Pennsylvania personal injury, criminal and traffic offenses legal developments. By Saile & Saile LLP.

https://www.cordiscosaile.com/blog/

Oct 10
Buckle Up in Buck

Buckle Up in Buck

The post Buckle Up in Bucks appeared first on Cordisco & Saile LLC.
Oct 9
Chronic Pain and Your Brain Caused By Car Crash

Chronic Pain and Your Brain Caused By Car Crash

Chronic pain is a terrible condition, and its effects are more than physical. Here, we take a look at the psychological aspects of chronic pain. The post Chronic Pain and Your Brain Caused By Car Crash appeared first on Cordisco & Saile…
Sep 6
Michael Saile is a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney in Pennsylvania

Michael Saile is a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney in Pennsylvania

“The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA) names Attorney Michael L. Saile, Jr. as one of the “10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys”. LANGHORNE, PA, September 01, 2017 (Via…

Rank this Week: 1320

Tampa Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law. By Hanlon Law.

https://www.tampacriminallawyer.net/

Oct 10
Florida Appeals Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction but Overturns Conspiracy to Deliver Cannabis Conviction

Florida Appeals Court Affirms Aggravated Battery Conviction but Overturns Conspiracy to Deliver Cannabis Conviction

The punishments for Florida drug crimes are often harsh. The legislature has not only criminalized the possession of illegal drugs but also has criminalized a plan, or conspiracy, to sell illegal drugs. As shown in a recent Tampa drug crime…
Oct 4
Florida Trial Court Committed a Reversible Error By Not Properly Instructing Jury as to Self-Defense Claim

Florida Trial Court Committed a Reversible Error By Not Properly Instructing Jury as to Self-Defense Claim

In criminal trials, the jury is asked to determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant. Jury instructions help the jurors make their decision within the framework of existing laws, and the criminal defendant is entitled to have the jury…
Sep 29
Court of Appeals Permits Investigatory Car Stop Against Florida Woman

Court of Appeals Permits Investigatory Car Stop Against Florida Woman

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants protections against illegal searches and seizures by law enforcement. When an alleged Fourth Amendment violation occurs, the criminal defendant can file a motion to suppress. If the court…

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South Florida Criminal Attorney…

South Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law. By Whittel & Melton, LLC.

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

Oct 9
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Port St. Lucie Crash

Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Port St. Lucie Crash

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday following a crash in Port St. Lucie, police said. The motorcyclist was eastbound on Southwest St. Lucie West Boulevard on a 2011 Kawasaki when he crashed into a 2004 Honda Pilot as it turned onto…
Aug 24
Fort Lauderdale Salesman Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion

Fort Lauderdale Salesman Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion

A Fort Lauderdale resident was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for tax evasion. According to documents filed with the court, the 53-year-old man evaded paying taxes on more than $1.5 million in income that he earned from 2002 to…
Aug 22
17-Year-Old Boynton Beach Teen Accused of Raping 10-Year-Old Boy

17-Year-Old Boynton Beach Teen Accused of Raping 10-Year-Old Boy

A 17-year-old teen from Boynton Beach was charged with molesting a 10-year-old boy after he allegedly admitted it to the boy’s mother, according to police. The teen faces charges of sexual battery of a child and lewd and lascivious…

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Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense…

Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law. By James Novak.

https://blog.novakazlaw.com/

Oct 9
Aggravated Assault and False Reporting in Arizona

Aggravated Assault and False Reporting in Arizona

In a recent Arizona aggravated assault case, the plaintiff appealed convictions and sentences for aggravated assault and false reporting. For two days in 2015, the victim and the defendant, as well as their girlfriends, drank alcohol in an…
Sep 25
Marijuana Sales and Weapons Misconduct in Arizona

Marijuana Sales and Weapons Misconduct in Arizona

In a recent Arizona marijuana case, the defendant appealed after being convicted of selling marijuana and weapons misconduct. The case arose when two detectives had a confidential informant conduct a controlled buy. The detective searched the…
Sep 11
Resisting Arrest and Aggravated Assault in Arizona

Resisting Arrest and Aggravated Assault in Arizona

In a recent Arizona assault case, a man appealed after being convicted of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, shoplifting, and not giving the police a truthful name when he was lawfully detained. The case arose when two cops responded to a…

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Joel Heiligman's DUI Blawg

Covers issues related to DUI/DWI, and criminal defense in Minnesota and the surrounding Midwest.

http://www.joelheiligmanlaw.com/blog/

Oct 9
2018 MN Legislative Session to Examine DWI? Man’s 28th Charge Has Lawmakers Talking

2018 MN Legislative Session to Examine DWI? Man’s 28th Charge Has Lawmakers Talking

A Minnesota man’s 28th DWI arrest is sparking a conversation surrounding state DWI law among state legislators, according to a recent report from KARE11. 64-year-old Danny Bettcher was taken into custody on September 28th after leaving…
Sep 26
Statewide DWI Crackdown Yields 1,370 Arrest

Statewide DWI Crackdown Yields 1,370 Arrest

Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota recently combined efforts to conduct a 17-day drunk driving crackdown. Over 300 agencies were involved in the operation, which the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic…
Aug 15
MI State Supreme Court: Driving On Private Property Is DWI-Worthy

MI State Supreme Court: Driving On Private Property Is DWI-Worthy

Driving a vehicle while intoxicated on private property is indeed a violation of Michigan DWI law, the state’s supreme court ruled in July. The case stems from the March 2014 arrest of a Michigan man from Northville. Cops were alerted…

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The D.U.I. Blog

Covers criminal court cases including D.U.I., drug law, assaults and other issues. By Joel Heiligman.

http://www.joelheiligmanlaw.com/blog/

Oct 9
2018 MN Legislative Session to Examine DWI? Man’s 28th Charge Has Lawmakers Talking

2018 MN Legislative Session to Examine DWI? Man’s 28th Charge Has Lawmakers Talking

A Minnesota man’s 28th DWI arrest is sparking a conversation surrounding state DWI law among state legislators, according to a recent report from KARE11. 64-year-old Danny Bettcher was taken into custody on September 28th after leaving…
Sep 26
Statewide DWI Crackdown Yields 1,370 Arrest

Statewide DWI Crackdown Yields 1,370 Arrest

Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota recently combined efforts to conduct a 17-day drunk driving crackdown. Over 300 agencies were involved in the operation, which the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic…
Aug 15
MI State Supreme Court: Driving On Private Property Is DWI-Worthy

MI State Supreme Court: Driving On Private Property Is DWI-Worthy

Driving a vehicle while intoxicated on private property is indeed a violation of Michigan DWI law, the state’s supreme court ruled in July. The case stems from the March 2014 arrest of a Michigan man from Northville. Cops were alerted…

Rank this Week: 2517

Schwartz Injury Law Blog

By Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz.

http://www.schwartzinjurylaw.com/orland-park-injury-lawyer/

Oct 9
Debate Continues Over Safest Seat During a Car Crash

Debate Continues Over Safest Seat During a Car Crash

A car accident is not truly safe for the occupants of any of the vehicles involved. Automakers and insurance companies, however, are constantly crunching numbers to determine which seat—if any—may be slightly less dangerous than…
Sep 29
Study Finds Alarming Rate of Distracted Driving in School Zone

Study Finds Alarming Rate of Distracted Driving in School Zone

The fall season has officially arrived in Northern Illinois and school is back in full swing. If you have school-aged children, you may have struggled with them adjusting to getting up early again, finishing homework before dinner, and the…
Sep 12
How Expert Witnesses Can Strengthen Your Car Accident Case

How Expert Witnesses Can Strengthen Your Car Accident Case

Car accidents can be complex and messy. If you have been injured in a car accident caused by someone else, you deserve compensation for your losses. Often times, car accident cases become complicated and require extensive courtroom…

Rank this Week: 2083

Utah Criminal Law Blog

Focusing on issues affecting the criminal justice system. By Bautista, Overson & Stewart PC.

http://www.utahcriminallaw.net/blog/

Oct 9
What is the Statute of Limitations on DUI Charges in Utah?

What is the Statute of Limitations on DUI Charges in Utah?

Being arrested for DUI is often an extremely quick process. To get the necessary evidence and bloodwork to prove a DUI case, police are often extremely quick and efficient. However, most crimes can be charged even after a significant period…
Oct 4
Las Vegas Shooter Reportedly Had Legal Guns – What’s the Law in Utah?

Las Vegas Shooter Reportedly Had Legal Guns – What’s the Law in Utah?

After the tragic events in Las Vegas on Sunday night, news outlets are scrambling to understand the shooter’s motives, and how he managed to get access to an arsenal of firearms. In many states in the Southwestern US, state gun…
Sep 6
Nurse Arrested After Refusing to Draw Blood – What is the Law in Utah for DUI Blood Draws?

Nurse Arrested After Refusing to Draw Blood – What is the Law in Utah for DUI Blood Draws?

Since the police bodycam footage of the July 26th incident at a Salt Lake City hospital showing a police officer arresting a nurse has come forward, news outlets and social media posts have been discussing the laws surrounding consent for…

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Utah Criminal Defense Blog

By Overson & Sheen LLC.

http://www.utahcriminallaw.net/blog/

Oct 9
What is the Statute of Limitations on DUI Charges in Utah?

What is the Statute of Limitations on DUI Charges in Utah?

Being arrested for DUI is often an extremely quick process. To get the necessary evidence and bloodwork to prove a DUI case, police are often extremely quick and efficient. However, most crimes can be charged even after a significant period…
Oct 4
Las Vegas Shooter Reportedly Had Legal Guns – What’s the Law in Utah?

Las Vegas Shooter Reportedly Had Legal Guns – What’s the Law in Utah?

After the tragic events in Las Vegas on Sunday night, news outlets are scrambling to understand the shooter’s motives, and how he managed to get access to an arsenal of firearms. In many states in the Southwestern US, state gun…
Sep 6
Nurse Arrested After Refusing to Draw Blood – What is the Law in Utah for DUI Blood Draws?

Nurse Arrested After Refusing to Draw Blood – What is the Law in Utah for DUI Blood Draws?

Since the police bodycam footage of the July 26th incident at a Salt Lake City hospital showing a police officer arresting a nurse has come forward, news outlets and social media posts have been discussing the laws surrounding consent for…

Rank this Week: 1656

New Jersey Criminal Defense…

New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law. By James S. Friedman, LLC.

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

Oct 8
The Twinkie Defense – Not for Every Case

The Twinkie Defense – Not for Every Case

Criminal attorneys frequently assert novel defenses at trial and during plea negotiations. One of the more interesting defenses, sometimes referred to as the “Twinkie” defense, has existed for a number of years. It…
Oct 2
Federal Alternatives-to-Incarceration (ATI) Programs May Be In Jeopardy

Federal Alternatives-to-Incarceration (ATI) Programs May Be In Jeopardy

It has been long known that the United States incarcerates more individuals than any other nation on the planet. Our combined federal, state and local jail population is staggering. Over the last several decades, however, there…
Sep 17
More Proof That Mental Health Courts Work

More Proof That Mental Health Courts Work

The first mental health court was established about 20 years ago in Broward County, Florida, in 1997. Since that time, a relatively small number of counties across the country have established these innovative and forward-thinking…

Rank this Week: 2646

Boston Drunk Driving Accident…

Boston Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers drunk driving in Massachusetts. By the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman LLC.

http://www.bostondrunkdrivingaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Oct 8
Proving Impairment in Boston Drugged Driving Accident Injury Claim

Proving Impairment in Boston Drugged Driving Accident Injury Claim

With marijuana being legal in Massachusetts, there have been an uptick of crashes caused by drivers under the influence of the drug. While we often talk about the dangers of drunk driving, drugged driving, can and often does result in serious…
Sep 30
Negligence in Boston Drunk Driving Crash Case

Negligence in Boston Drunk Driving Crash Case

According to a recent news article from the Boston Globe, a New York City bus driver was involved in serious bus accident when he allegedly crashed into another bus. He was killed, as were two others. Authorities have said this driver…
Sep 22
Boston Drunk Driving Crashes are Not Accident

Boston Drunk Driving Crashes are Not Accident

When people talk about drunk driving crashes in Boston, they often call them drunk driving accidents. While it is okay to use this term, as discussed in a recent article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, these are generally…

Rank this Week: 2672

Conroe Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law. By Ron Voyles & Associates.

http://www.conroecriminallawyerblog.com/

Oct 8
Self-Defense and Texas Gun Law

Self-Defense and Texas Gun Law

Last week the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas gave us some insight into the current state of guns laws in Texas and the availability of a self-defense…
Sep 21
A View to a Wrongful Arrest

A View to a Wrongful Arrest

In the James Bond as 007 movie A View to a Kill, Christopher Walken plays the evil villain Max Zorin who poses as a wealthy race horse breeder. Playing the part of James Bond, Roger Moore drops into Zorin’s palatial estate under the…
Sep 7
A Reliable Test for Marijuana Related DWI is Unlikely

A Reliable Test for Marijuana Related DWI is Unlikely

NPR and the Wall Street Journal are some of the many news agencies featuring op-ed articles on the problem states and even countries are facing with impaired driving as it relates to marijuana. Although marijuana is still illegal in…

Rank this Week: 2000

Minneapolis Criminal Law News

Covers Minnesota criminal law topics. By Thomas Gallagher.

http://minneapoliscriminallawyer.liberty-lawyer.com

Oct 7
How to Avoid a Marijuana Arrest in a Car in Minnesota: Top Nine Tip

How to Avoid a Marijuana Arrest in a Car in Minnesota: Top Nine Tip

Like Paul Simon’s song “50 ways to leave your lover,” there are at least fifty ways to tell a police officer that you do not consent to any searches. Make an excuse if you like: “I’m late, for a very…
Sep 24
Thomas C. Gallagher Elected Chair of Minnesota NORML Board of Directors – Marijuana Legalization in Minnesota

Thomas C. Gallagher Elected Chair of Minnesota NORML Board of Directors – Marijuana Legalization in Minnesota

On September 16, 2017 the Board of Directors of Minnesota NORML elected Thomas C. Gallagher to the position of Chair of the Board. Gallagher is a Minneapolis Criminal Lawyer who twice campaigned for election as a Representative in the…
Sep 19
The Romeo and Juliet Syndrome: Minnesota Sex Crimes Based On Age

The Romeo and Juliet Syndrome: Minnesota Sex Crimes Based On Age

Would they be criminally prosecuted for age-based sex crimes in Minnesota today? Young people like them can be and often are prosecuted in juvenile and adult criminal courts in Minnesota. Should they be? Should we instead…

Rank this Week: 4466

Joshua Rogala's Criminal Law Blog

Thoughts about common legal questions and the current status of the criminal justice system in Canada.

http://www.winnipegcriminaldefencelawyer.ca/legal-blog

Oct 6
Eyewitness Identification

Eyewitness Identification

No matter the offence, the Crown Attorney must always prove the identity of the accused as the person who committed the crime in order to secure a conviction. Depending on the case, sometimes the accused identity is admitted and not in…
Aug 30
General Intention Offences vs Specific Intention Offence

General Intention Offences vs Specific Intention Offence

All criminal offences have two elements: (1) the intention or knowledge, and (2) action or conduct. Lawyers often refer to the intention or knowledge as the mens rea of the offence. Not all criminal offences require the offender to have same…
Aug 24
De Minimis Defence

De Minimis Defence

De Minimis Non Curat Lex is Latin for “the law does not care for small things.” In a number of criminal cases the de minimis defence has been raised successfully, though appellant courts have not been clear on its availability for…

Rank this Week: 1837

Southern California Defense Blog

Covers criminal defense law issues and topics. Published by Southern California criminal defense law corporation, Wallin & Klarich.

http://www.southerncaliforniadefenseblog.com/

Oct 6
Defendants Can’t Gain Access to Private Social Media of Alleged Victims, Court Rule

Defendants Can’t Gain Access to Private Social Media of Alleged Victims, Court Rule

It is safe to say that most people have an expectation of privacy when it comes to sending messages and information on Facebook. Although posts on your wall and comments may be readily available for the public to see, you probably expect the…
Oct 4
Coaches Can’t Pray on the Field, Court Rule

Coaches Can’t Pray on the Field, Court Rule

Recently, we’ve seen that sports can spark controversy. NFL players have taken knees and locked arms during the national anthem to protest inequality and injustice, but the NFL isn’t the only form of football causing controversy.…
Sep 22
California Moves to Protect Immigrants in Court

California Moves to Protect Immigrants in Court

Earlier this year, under President Trump’s aggressive immigration policies, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents began keeping a watchful eye on people coming in and out of courthouses, seizing an opportunity to detain…

Rank this Week: 1283

In the Weeds

Covers cannabis law and businesses. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://cannabislaw.foxrothschild.com/

Oct 6
Josh Horn to Speak at “Next Steps for Medical Marijuana” Event

Josh Horn to Speak at “Next Steps for Medical Marijuana” Event

Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program is in full swing. Since permits were issued this summer, the successful grower/processor and dispensary applicants have been working to become operational, and all accounts point to Spring 2018…
Oct 4
Florida Misses Deadline to Issue New Licenses for Medical Marijuana

Florida Misses Deadline to Issue New Licenses for Medical Marijuana

Pursuant to the law passed earlier this year which implemented Amendment Two (medical marijuana), Florida was required to issue additional licenses for medical marijuana treatment centers (the entities that grow, distribute and sell medical…
Sep 29
Fox’s Bill Bogot to Speak to Speak on Marijuana Legalization at the International Association of Gaming Advisors Best Practices Institute

Fox’s Bill Bogot to Speak to Speak on Marijuana Legalization at the International Association of Gaming Advisors Best Practices Institute

Bill Bogot, a partner in Fox Rothschild’s Chicago office and Co-Chair of the firm’s Cannabis Practice Group, will moderate a panel entitled, “The Highs and Lows of Marijuana Legalization” as part of the International…

Rank this Week: 1945

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers battery, drug crimes, firearm offenses and DWI. By Kathleen M. McCarthy.

http://www.bostoncriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Oct 5
Charged With The Crime of Mayhem? Get a Lawyer

Charged With The Crime of Mayhem? Get a Lawyer

The Crime of Mayhem It is not uncommon when a fight breaks out at a bar or some other public place for the fight participants to do whatever it takes to win. The fighters might punch one another, slap each other, kick, or hurl objects at the…
Sep 6
The Crime of Threatening to Commit a Crime in Massachusett

The Crime of Threatening to Commit a Crime in Massachusett

Threatening to Commit a Crime Most people do not realize that threatening to commit a crime in Massachusetts is actually a crime itself. Someone who makes a threat against someone or property can be charged with a crime under M.G.L.…
Sep 2
What is Criminal Charge Stacking?

What is Criminal Charge Stacking?

Criminal Charge Stacking Sometimes when law enforcement officers makes an arrest, they charge as many crimes as they can at once. Police have the right to use their discretion when asserting criminal charges, and they sometimes err on the…

Rank this Week: 3754

Changing the Court

A chronicle of how a group of planners and practitioners are attempting to change the Bronx court system's approach to low-level criminal offending. From the Center for Court Innovation.

http://changingthecourt.blogspot.com/

Oct 5
Getting in the Weeds with Community Service: A Garden in Need

Getting in the Weeds with Community Service: A Garden in Need

Community Service staff members Azem Dobrodoli and Corey Hatton hard at workEvery day as they clean the parks and streets of the Bronx, our community service team and clients provide the most visible presence for Bronx Community Solutions in…
Oct 4
BCS on the Beat with 42nd Precinct

BCS on the Beat with 42nd Precinct

Bronx Community Solutions continued our growing collaboration with the 42nd precinct last Thursday as two of our clinical staff members, Shlomit Levy (Clinical Coordinator) and Magaly Melendez (Safety & Empowerment Counselor) took to the…
Aug 11
NYPD and Bronx Community Solutions Join Forces at Annual Safety Summit

NYPD and Bronx Community Solutions Join Forces at Annual Safety Summit

On Thursday, August 10th, Bronx Community Solutions' Safety and Empowerment Initiative Counselor, Magaly Melendez, and Clinical Coordinator, Shlomit Levy, attended the Safety Summit, sponsored by the Bronx's 42nd precinct. The summit,…

Rank this Week: 1188

Gregory & Waldo Blog

Covers personal injury and criminal defense.

http://gregoryandwaldo.com/blog/

Oct 5
Police and Fake Social Media Account

Police and Fake Social Media Account

The post Police and Fake Social Media Accounts appeared first on Gregory & Waldo 702-830-7925. It’s all over the news today. The evidence is beginning to indicate that a certain unfriendly foreign entity created fraudulent Facebook…
Sep 21
What Is Double Jeopardy?

What Is Double Jeopardy?

The post What Is Double Jeopardy? appeared first on Gregory & Waldo 702-830-7925. Outside of the entertainment world, is there really such a thing as double jeopardy? The answer is yes; there really is. However, despite what you may have…
Aug 30
I Was Hit by a Car While Cycling

I Was Hit by a Car While Cycling

The post I Was Hit by a Car While Cycling appeared first on Gregory & Waldo 702-830-7925. It started out as a wonderful day for a bike ride. Now, your bike lies broken at the side of the road, and you lie broken in an ambulance. Accidents…

Rank this Week: 2628

DeKalb County Criminal Law Blog

By Cohen Law Firm.

http://www.cohenlawatlanta.com/blog/

Oct 4
1 facing domestic violence charges after alleged assault

1 facing domestic violence charges after alleged assault

Many individuals have faced criminal charges following allegations of abuse or assault. Domestic violence charges are serious in nature and carry severe penalties should a conviction be obtained. However, in some cases, accusations of such…
Sep 20
Investigation leads to drug charges for two sisters in Georgia

Investigation leads to drug charges for two sisters in Georgia

Law enforcement agencies across the nation put a great deal of time and resources into disrupting drug activity. Being the subject of such an investigation can be intimidating at best, and for those who are accused of drug crimes, seeking...
Sep 6
Burnt-out tag light leads to drug charges for woman in Georgia

Burnt-out tag light leads to drug charges for woman in Georgia

There are numerous circumstances that can lead a law enforcement agent in Georgia or elsewhere to initiate a traffic stop. While commonly associated with speeding or reckless driving, these can also occur due to a burnt-out or busted…

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