El día de ayer regresé al segundo año de media, especialmente al curso de Historia Universal dictado por el Maestro “Devoto” (lamento no recordar cómo se escribe) sus clases eran para mí un viaje extraordinario al pasado de la humanidad y los minutos volaban quedándome siempre frustrado ante la imposibilidad de seguir. Volví a aquellos años gracias a la disertación de un señor sobre parte de la historia de su pueblo espléndidamente expuesta intercambiando épocas y acontecimientos sin perder el hilo de la narración y los acontecimientos que la marcaron hasta nuestros días y la lucha por ser los directores y responsables de su destino, comprobé una vez más también, como las fuerzas de la permanencia ayer declaraban “A” porque la alternativa que se les presenta “B” no les convenía y como…
Alfredo Bullard, Corea del Norte y el Perú
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D.Nev.: Officer came to def’s house on a domestic call and had no RS def was armed; frisk invalid
Responding to a domestic call, the officer met defendant at the door and he was compliant and holding a bag. There was no reason to believe that defendant was armed, but a stop and frisk was done, actually finding a … Continue reading →
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FL: Photographs of house interior taken during search for bank card could be used at trial
Defendant was a suspect in a murder, and the police had probable cause for a search warrant for his house to look for the victim’s bank card. They did not find the bank card, but they took 150 photographs of … Continue reading →
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A quick status update on #cjreform bills at the #txlege
Let's take a quick moment to see where are the session's significant criminal justice bills at the Texas Legislature after a week of important House deadlines. Few bills of any stripe have been sent to the Governor yet, but a number of good bills are still moving throughout the process and have a decent chance of passage.For starters, both the House and Senate budgets envision closing four more TDCJ prison units, continuing a happy and fortuitous trend. Since it's not a point of conflict, one would expect this to stick in conference committee barring unforeseen shenanigans.Bail reform (SB 1338) passed the Senate. Judges must evaluate risk assessment data on defendants before making individualized bail decisions and use the least restrictive means necessary to ensure their return to court. This news comes on the heels of a major court victory by our friends at the Texas Fair Defense Project, along with Civil Rights Corps and attorneys at Sussman-Godfrey, in which…
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Charges of Public Urination in Los Angeles
Public Urination Laws Primarily Affect the Homeless or the Inebriated Public urination generally prohibits urination on any street, public facility, sidewalk, beach public building, alley, park or plaza. Urination on private property is also prohibited, if it is visible from a public place—meaning you can’t go out in your front yard to urinate if your […]
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Top-Ten Recent SSRN Downloads in Criminal Procedure eJournal
are here. The usual disclaimers apply. Rank Downloads Paper Title 1 4,748 Encryption Workarounds Orin S. Kerr and Bruce Schneier The George Washington University Law School and Harvard University - Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Date posted to...
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Fighting Connecticut Arrests for Unsupervised Children in Cars
The good ol’ days of leaving your child in the car while you run a quick errand are long gone. Too many tragic cases of baby hot car deaths and heat suffocation deaths have caused law enforcement to enforce a zero tolerance policy. But what about when it’s not hot? Or when you just want to run into a store or your friend’s house for just a minute while your toddler is sleeping and the air conditioning is keeping your children cool and safe? It’s still illegal—here’s why… How Old Can a Child Be Legally Left Alone in a Car Unsupervised in Connecticut? It depends. A year or two ago, I wrote a blog about my concerns with Connecticut criminal laws that have been enforced by police in the wake of a then-highly publicized hot car child death. Connecticut police routinely charge parents and nannies with one of two charges for leaving an unsupervised child in a car: the misdemeanor charge under CGS 53-21a (which prohibits leaving a child…
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Former LA Sheriff gets three years in federal prison after obstruction convictions connected to corruption scandal involving county jails
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"Courting Abolition"
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N.D.Ala.: Police had discretion to return car to rental company after inventory search
Police had the discretion under the inventory policy to conduct the inventory and then allow the car to go back to Enterprise car rental rather than the police impound lot. Also, a disturbed panel in the car permitted the inventory … Continue reading →
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N.D.Ga.: The Franks doctrine applies only to factual misstatements, not legal conclusions
Following United States v. Barnes, 126 F. Supp. 3d 735, 740 (E.D. La. 2015), the Franks doctrine applies only to factual misstatements, not legal conclusions. United States v. Tabares, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 186540 (N.D.Ga. June 3, 2016), adopted, 2017 … Continue reading →
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OH: School protocol to search unattended book bags made this search reasonable
“Based on the facts of this case, we hold that the school’s protocol requiring searches of unattended book bags—to determine ownership and whether the contents are dangerous—furthers the compelling governmental interest in protecting public-school students from physical harm. We further … Continue reading →
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DIARY OF A MAD PRESIDENT YOU'RE FIRED EDITION 2.0
Dear Diary...simply put the best week ever!!!Here's how the week went down. Last weekend I was in a bit of a bad mood. And nothing makes me feel better than firing some people. So first Manuelo, who's staff at my golf club in New Jersey brought me two scoops of ice cream for my dessert Saturday night. I have given specific instructions that I am to be give two and one half scoops of ice cream with my dessert. I made that very clear from day one. "Manuelo, you're fired!" Then I had the secret service hustle him out. I felt a little better. Sunday morning I saw that little so and so Peter Ryan on the news shows. Thinks he's a big shot being speaker of the congress and all. So I called him up I did. "Petey, you're fired. I'm making changes in the senate." "Mr. President" he says, "You can't fire me, I was elected.""Elected" I sneer. Did you see my inauguration crowds? Bigger than yours…
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*D2* Injury Crash southbound US95 MP333, Genesee - Update
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: 04/07/2017 3:37 pm Please direct questions to the District Office *** Update *** After further investigation, Amanda M Cutlip has been charged with Driving Under the Influence, Failure to Purchase a Driver License, and Open Container. *** Amanda M Cutlip, 37 year old of Genesee, Idaho, was southbound on US95 at milepost 333 when she exited her Black 2000 Ford Excursion while it was still moving. The vehicle came to rest in the west ditch. Cutlip was transported to Gritman Hospital with charges pending. Latah County assisted ISP with the crash. The vehicle was towed by Brandt Brothers towing. <ksw> -------------
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Search of barber shop in Georgia leads to drug charges for 3
Barber shops in Georgia and across the country serve a multitude of individuals on a daily basis. These shops often have regulars who are around nearly all the time. When one or more of these individuals is suspected of a crime, the entire facility may soon be under investigation. A recent search of a local barber shop led to the arrest of three men who are now facing multiple drug charges. After allegedly receiving information indicating there were drugs and guns at the shop, authorities launched an investigation into the matter. They claim to have used this information to secure a search warrant and several warrants for arrest and proceeded to enter the barber shop. The agents allegedly uncovered various types of narcotics during the process, along with a firearm and some ammunition. Although the agents asserted that there were numerous individuals in and around the shop at the time, they arrested three men following the search. All three reportedly remain…
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Additional Nominee for FBI Director: Karen P. Tandy
It's being reported that the President has narrowed his list for head of the FBI. I have previously suggested Judge Julie Carnes of the Eleventh Circuit. I now want to add a second name -- Karen Tandy.Karen and I started off as Assistant US Attorneys. I was immediately impressed with her diligence, concentration and fearlessness. She went on to become an Associate Deputy Attorney General for George W. Bush who, in 2003, nominated her to be Administrator of the DEA. I joined her there as her Counselor, and my working with her only impressed me more with her qualities. She is a shrewd, decisive leader whose moral compass guides her every moment of the day.About a year ago, she joined the National Security Advisory Council (see this news story, which also outlines her career). She could make a zillion bucks, and did when she was Vice President of Motorala, but she's a patriot and would give it up to render further…
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Best Place to Eat in Lubbock
Tom and Bingo's.
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Juan Claudio Lechin, al unísono con la moda
http://peru21.pe/opinion/juan-claudio-lechin-venezuela-combate-dignidad-humana-2281567 Hace poco escribí “Juan Claudio Lechin y las cavernas del pensamiento”, no sabía entonces quien era este personaje, hoy al criticar su artículo sé perfectamente quién es y que pasó por tiempos mejores. Opinar sobre sus críticas al Gobierno venezolano y su Presidente en particular no tiene sentido, puedo si actualizarlo –extraño este asunto porqué es mi menor- respecto de algunos quehaceres mundanos en sociedades donde reina el “esplendor democrático”, por ejemplo, los vídeos virales (como le cortaron el cuello a un gato, o lo linda que se ve una osa polar bañándose en una tina de hielo y un sinfín de virus mentales) la moda “life fashion”, de qué color son los calzoncillos del futbolista que admira, y desde luego la propaganda en…
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Some more notable reactions to the Sessions Memo
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Colorado’s pricey polygraph testing of sex offenders under fire as critics target accuracy, expense
5-14-17 Colorado: Psychologist calls state’s $5 million polygraph program “grossly excessive” as state legislature examines cost Colorado has spent more than $5 million to administer polygraphs on convicted sex offenders over the last seven years despite concerns that the tests are so unreliable they can’t be used as evidence during civil or criminal trials. Polygraphs help officials decide
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