Correct Android and iOS links are Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.DTX.JoinISPcvr&hl=en iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/join-isp/id1212932034?mt=8 IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: 4/17/2017 News Release - Idaho State Police Posts Virtual Reality Recruitment App and Videos The producer of the Idaho State Police Recruiting app is 360 Immersive (http://360immersive.com/). Timothy Marsano, spokesperson for the ISP and David Cleverdon, Partner in 360 Immersive believe Virtual Reality is the new wave of recruiting -- fewer dollars spent, broader searches, and greater engagement by potential employees. Virtual Reality allows recruits to discover and experience ISP's culture as well as other benefits that living and working in Idaho offers. The Idaho State…
Corrected News Release - Idaho State Police Posts Virtual Reality Recruitment App and Videos
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D.Utah: Officer asked dispatch not to report records check so he could do dog sniff; they sent it 7-8 seconds after dog alerted, and this didn’t “measurably extend” stop
Dog alert in 7-8 seconds after dispatched called with the results of the record check did not “measurably” extend the stop, although the officer asked dispatch to hold off so he could do the dog sniff. “Though Trooper Wood asked … Continue reading →
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Aggravated Battery
Aggravated Battery In Florida, Aggravated Battery is the intentional touching of another person with the intent to inflict great bodily harm or to use a deadly weapon. In addition, penalties for the offense include mandatory prison, with a… The post Aggravated Battery appeared first on Chapman Criminal Defense Firm.
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Crash westbound I84@36
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642 (208) 846-7550 Fax (208) 846-7520 For Immediate Release: 04/17/2017 07:07 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a one-vehicle crash blocking the left lane of westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 36. More information will be released when it becomes available 3432 / 3642 -------------
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Lots of litigation leading to lots of uncertainty as Arkansas execution dates arrive
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Melissaris on Non-Citizens and Criminal Law
Emmanuel Melissaris (London School of Economics - Law Department) has posted Non-Citizens as Subjects of the Criminal Law on SSRN. Here is the abstract: The article has a dual aim. The first is to contribute to the study of criminalisation...
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Big Brother in Practice: An Overview of Unlawful Surveillance
By Thomas Rozanov What George Orwell once fantasized in his novel ‘1984,’ is an actual threat today. Individuals are confronted with surveillance that interferes with private lives, and human rights. Big Brother tyranny is set into practice with modern widespread technology. “Telescreens” used by Oceania’s ruling party to constantly surveil citizens and prevent conspiracies and “thoughtcrimes” are now being replaced with unlawful access to online accounts, phone surveillance, cyberattacks, and hacking. What once seemed like a dystopian plot, is now a reality. I suspect this dimension will play out more in the future, as individuals are becoming more technologically integrated and dependent. We should be warned to not only protect our physical human rights, but also the privacy of our virtual spaces and communication via technology. I draw attention to recent cases of unlawful surveillance and cyberattacks by governments targeting…
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Is There a Statute of Limitations on a Wrongful Death Suit in California?
When a person is killed by the careless actions of another individual, the victim’s surviving loved ones can pursue compensation by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. However, the plaintiffs must obey a deadline called the “statute of limitations,” or they will permanently lose their opportunity to hold the negligent party accountable. Our Ventura wrongful death attorneys explain how California’s statute of limitations works, and discuss a few scenarios where the usual time limit may be shortened or extended for plaintiffs. How Long Do You Have to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in CA? Going to court is probably one of the last things on your mind in the aftermath of a loved one’s fatal accident, which is completely understandable. However, while it’s important to give yourself time to grieve and process your emotions, waiting too long to take legal action can permanently rob you of the chance to do so. This is due to a deadline known as…
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions Ends Panel that Highlights ‘Junk Science’ Forensics
The announcement by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, that he will end an independent panel set up to raise scientific standards in forensics, has provoked a backlash. Sessions announced this month that he has suspended a Justice Department review of widespread flaws in FBI forensic expert court testimony. The announcement comes on the back of a record number of exonerations in 2016. It has alarmed criminologists, defense lawyers, crime writers, and scientists. Sessions announced that he would not renew the National Commission on Forensic Science – a partnership set up between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, on the eve of its expiry. Sessions will instead appoint a senior forensic adviser and create an internal DOJ crime task force. The move provoked an outcry. Six research scientists who sit on the panel called for its renewal based on the panel’s “positive and indelible…
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Unnecessary Genetic Testing on Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Patients Alleged in Federal Qui Tam Case Involving California Based Laboratory
Genetic testing is currently the subject of numerous qui tam cases and investigations by the Office of Inspector General. This is in addition to any investigations by private insurance carriers. A recent federal qui tam case shows that the government is going after those involved in the ordering of such tests as well as the laboratories.One issue that arises is where genetic tests are ordered by physicians who are not the regularly treating physicians of the Medicare patients. In order to be considered medically necessary and thus reimbursable under Medicare, the general rule is that the laboratory test must be ordered by the physician treating the resident. What happens when a laboratory test is ordered by a physician who is not the regular treating physician of the patient? For example, what if the physician is an outside physician whose only role is ordering a genetic test? In a recent case, a federal qui tam (false claims) lawsuit was filed as a result against skilled…
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Waiver of Jury Trial in an Illinois Armed Robbery Case
In a recent Illinois appellate case, the defendant appealed after being convicted of armed robbery, which is a Class X felony. He was sentenced to 21 years in prison, which is the six-year minimum plus a 15-year enhancement for using firearms. He was indicted based on a theory of accountability. Prosecutors claimed he knowingly took money from the victim’s person by threatening the use of force while carrying a firearm. The defendant was separately charged with attempted armed robbery, and he pled guilty to that charge. He was admonished of his right to a jury trial, and he agreed to waive his right. The case at hand was set for a jury trial, but a few months before the trial, the defense attorney told the court that sentencing in the attempted armed robbery case was supposed to occur on the same day. The defendant’s attorney also said at that point that the current case would be a bench trial, and they’d waived a jury trial. There was…
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US District Court finds multiple constitutional problems with local banishment of sex offenders
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Homeland Security Secretary Kelly speaks sternly about marijuana after some prior moderate comments
As reported in this NBC News article, the head of the Department of Homeland Security made a few notable statements about federal marijuana policy and practice in a speech today. Here are the details: Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly Tuesday called marijuana a "gateway drug" and vowed his agency will...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MarijuanaLaw/~4/-1wCW7S9sNk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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"Cops and Pleas: Police Officers' Influence on Plea Bargaining"
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Blocking Property Damage Crash US95/Nez Perce Road
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 2 Patrol 2700 North and South Highway Lewiston, ID 83501-1732 (208) 799-5151 Fax (208) 799-5146 For Immediate Release: 04/18/2017 2:50 PM Please direct questions to the District Office On April 18th, 2017 at approximately 7:54 AM a property damage crash occurred on US95 at the intersection with Nez Perce Rd, which is the North entrance to the Clearwater River Casino. A white 2008 Hyundai Accent driven by Daniel R. Gludt 58 of Lewiston, was pulling out from Nez Perce Road onto US95 when he was struck by a North bound Green 1995 Chevy Blazer driven by Charlene A. Hart 66, of Lewiston. Both vehicles were blocking the Northbound lanes of US95 for approximately 30 minutes. Both drivers were not injured and wearing seatbelts. Investigation is on going. Mfc -------------
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Another Note on Expiration Dates
Here is a bit of anecdotal evidence on drug shelf lives.The picture on the left comes to us courtesy of retired DEA agent Fred Gregory. In the 1960s, the DEA's responsibilities included checking pharmacy shelves for expired medications. This bottle of medical heroin was "expired" over 30 years before it was pulled. Analysis showed it to be 100% pure and potent nonetheless.
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Illinois Governor Rauner grants 5 clemency petitions on Good Friday, 2017
In his 16th batch of clemency petition decisions since taking office in January of 2015, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner granted pardons authorizing expungement to five (5) individuals on April 14, 2017: one (1) individual was granted relief from a 1992 felony theft case in Champaign County, there were three (3) felony drug cases ranging in years from 1996 to 1999 (two (2) in Cook County, one (1) in McLean County) that were pardoned with leave to file a petition to expunge and finally, one (1) individual received executive clemency authorizing expungement on a 1999 felony aggravated battery case out of Macon County. Approximately one hundred forty (140) petitions for executive clemency were denied by Governor Rauner this time around. With Rauner’s “grant rate” for pardon petitions hovering at just three percent (3%), I am certain there are a good amount of deserving individuals who are falling through the cracks, which is unfortunate. There is no other…
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How long does a traffic ticket stay on your Illinois driving record?
According to the Illinois Secretary of State, tickets for moving violations such as speeding, disobeying a stop sign, disobeying a traffic control light, and improper lane usage will stay on your Illinois driving record for four to five years from the date of conviction. The Secretary of State will remove these offenses at their discretion. Traffic tickets that result in a suspension or revocation will stay on your driving record for at least seven years from the date of license reinstatement. Convictions for alcohol and drug-related offenses (i.e. DUI) will permanently stay on your Illinois driver’s record. Only court supervision or a dismissal will prevent a traffic ticket from showing up on your public driving record in Illinois. An attorney can often increase the chances of keeping your driving record clean. Contact The Davis Law Group, P.C. if you have received an Illinois traffic ticket. The post How long does a traffic ticket stay on your Illinois…
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Lies, damned lies, and competing crime statistics from AG Sessions and the Brennan Center
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Colorado Puts New Limits On Home-Grown Marijuana
After more than three years of legal recreational marijuana in the state of Colorado, and in an effort to obstruct illegal marijuana trafficking, both the Colorado House and the Colorado Senate have approved new legislation that lowers the legal limit for residential marijuana growers from 99 plants to 12 plants per household. Medical marijuana patients and their caregivers can ask the state for an exemption that will allow them to grow up to 24 plants. The legislation substantially reduces the ability of Coloradans to grow marijuana at their private residences. Law enforcement authorities say that large-scale pot distributors and international crime organizations are taking advantage of the current 99-plant limit. The legislation is part of a wider effort this year by Governor John Hickenlooper to enhance law enforcement in the “gray market,” where cannabis is cultivated legally but is distributed and sold illegally. Several rural regions of Colorado have been…
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