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Classic Redux/Tom Snyder

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One of the greatest shows ever, Tom Snyder and the "Tomorrow" show.  Best interviews, best guests, and great host.And, at times, such weird combinations.

5 Ways to Beat a DWI in Atlantic City

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If you were charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Atlantic City or anywhere in South Jersey, there may be ways to beat the charges. DWI charges can have a huge impact on your life; you may lose your license, face high fines, or even spend time in jail because of a DWI charge. The most important thing you can do when charged with a DWI is to hire an experienced DWI attorney. The South Jersey DWI defense attorneys at The Law Offices of John J. Zarych represent people accused with DWIs and criminal offenses throughout New Jersey. For a free consultation on your charges, talk to one of our attorneys today. Beating a DWI Charge in South Jersey These tips are not meant to be a how-to guide; you still absolutely should hire an attorney for help with your DWI charges. While some people may advocate handling the case and accepting the punishments yourself, hiring an attorney can improve your chances against DWI charges. Regardless, these tips list some things that you and your…

THE DREAM AND THE nightmare

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As many of you know, August 23, 1963 represents a turning point in American history. The date and the event also proves, once and for all, the power of words and ideas. It proves that words and ideas are more powerful than guns and hate. No one remembers the villains who caused this speech to be made. No one remembers the names of the racists sheriffs who turned on water cannons and let loose the dogs. No one remembers the names of the racists judges and the governors who turned a blind eye. But everyone remembers the name Dr. Martin Luther King, and his words, spoken so eloquently and passionately fifty-four years ago today, on August 23, 1963 : I HAVE A DREAM: "I still have a dream, a dream deeply rooted in the American dream – one day this nation will rise up and live up to its creed, "We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal." I have a dream..."Dreams are sometimes interrupted by nightmares. But it…

Sentence increase for past sexual acts on a minor upheld.

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  David Ryan Alberts was sentenced to 120 months after pleading to receiving and possessing child pornography. Albers was arrested after F.B.I. agents in Orlando Florida went to Albert’s home and where he admitted accessing and receiving and possessing child pornography as long as 15 years ago. They discovered over 160 images on his thumb drive. Albert also admitted having engaged in sexual acts with his younger relatives on different occasions when they were under the age of 12 and when he was approximately 16 years old. The PSR also said that he admitted to searching for images depicting incest and law enforcement agents found numerous incest related stories on his thumb drive. Based on his teenage sex acts with his younger relatives, the PSR assessed a five-level increase to his offense level under section 2G2.2(b)(5) of the guidelines for engaging in a pattern of activity involving sexual abuse or exploitation of a minor.   This gave him a range of…

I Am Charged with Retail Theft and I Received a Letter Demanding Payment From the Store’s Lawyers. Do I Have to Pay?

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Clients that are charged with Retail Theft frequently call me a few weeks after they are arrested and tell me that they received a letter from the store’s lawyers demanding money.  They usually have two questions when they receive that letter.  The first question is whether this means that if they pay the amount they are asking for will that mean that their case is dismissed?  The second question is whether they have to pay the amount they are demanding.  I will explain to you what I tell them and what that letter means. When you are arrested and charged with a Retail Theft, or Shoplifting in Illinois, this means that you have violated the criminal law of the State of Illinois. You will be assigned a court date and you will have to go to court to answer to the criminal charges. Under Illinois Law, that same Retail Theft gives the store, known as the retail establishment, the right to sue you in civil court for civil, or money damages.  The very…

High-End Houston Hotels a Hotbed for Prostitution Busts

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Where’s someone most likely to be arrested for soliciting prostitution? The answer may surprise you. Apparently it’s high-end Houston hotels, not seedy motels which rent by the hour. That’s because Houston police prefer to partner with nice hotels for their prostitution busts and sting operations. Downtown Hyatt Regency Heads the List of Houston Prostitution Arrests According to a recent report in the Houston Chronicle, the Houston hotel with the most prostitution arrests from Jan. 1, 2012 to July 7, 2017 was the downtown Hyatt Regency Houston at 1200 Louisiana Street, just a short distance from the main Houston police station. That hotel was the scene of 136 arrests in the report’s 5½-year period. Second on HPD’s list of hotel prostitution arrests was the JW Marriott at 5150 Westheimer Road, just across from the Galleria. It had 83 arrests in the last several years. Third was the Houston Hilton Galleria at 6780 Southwest Freeway with 61…

Editorial El Comercio - 27-08-2017 - ¡ORO E HIDROCARBUROS EN ZONAS DE FRONTERA!

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Editorial El Comercio 28-08-2017 http://elcomercio.pe/opinion/editorial/editorial-nadie-noticia-453679 Cuando los dueños del Perú toman una decisión utilizan la manipulación para descalificar a quienes se oponen a la iniciativa que piensan ejecutar , así, hoy,  el decano de la prensa nacional se suma al coro de la desinformación, desoyendo curiosamente el comentario de uno de sus columnistas, por si fuera poco miembro de una de las más acaudaladas familias limeñas, el señor Fernando Berckemeyer quien se queja de la inacción de Mr. Kuczynski al no impulsar la inversión privada para el desarrollo nacional, refiriéndose esencialmente a los inversores nacionales y, como no a la apertura necesaria a la inversión extranjera. El decano en su editorial no se explica-según su punto de vista- la retrógrada disposición constitucional que impide la inversión…

How Tired Truckers Are a Menace in Georgia

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Tired truckers are a menace on the roads of Georgia. While crashes caused by fatigued truck drivers are all too common, the situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon. Recently, a move to tighten up the rules relating to trucker driving hours was defeated in Congress following pressure from the trucking industry. A report on PBS noted the trucking industry scored a victory late last year when Republican lawmakers blocked safety rules from the Obama administration aimed at keeping fatigued truckers off the road. The American Trucking Associations is seeking to block state laws calling for additional rest breaks for truck drivers that go beyond federal requirements. Why tired truckers are a menace The group wants a single uniform national rule on work hours for interstate truckers. The PBS report noted road safety advocates fear a rollback of safety regulations as Republican lawmakers side with the trucking industry. Jim Hall chaired the National Transportation Safety Board…

The Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault in California

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Being accused of sexual assault is difficult to bear, nerve-wracking, and embarrassing. Being falsely accused is even worse. Every individual accused of a crime deserves an effective and aggressive defense, and for those who have been falsely accused, the stakes are even higher. If you have been accused of a sexual assault crime, you may be feeling alone and defenseless, but remember that there is help for you. At the Law Offices of Bamieh & Erickson, PLC, our attorneys have the compassion and knowledge you need to handle your most personal and sensitive matters. Our Ventura criminal defense attorneys have extensive experience in advocating for those who have been accused of sex crimes. Contact us at (805) 585-5056 as soon as possible for peace of mind and the clarity and confidence needed to tackle your case. What Are the California Statutes of Limitation on Sexual Assault Crimes? Though California law does impose statutes of limitation (SOLs) on some of its sexual abuse…

Helpful new Sentencing Project fact sheet on "Private Prisons in the United States"

"Less Is More: How Reducing Probation Populations Can Improve Outcomes"

Lim on Bribery

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Ren-En Lim has posted Parting the Fog of the UK Bribery Act 2010: A Critical Discussion of What We Do Know about the Act and Why It Is in the Company's Interests to Comply with Its Provisions ((2014) 25(1) International...

Anne Tamashasky Recognized as “10 Best” Attorney

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Anne Tamashasky has been recognized for exceptional performance by the  The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.  Tamashasky was named  as one of Ohio’s “10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction.” Read the Press Release here. Attorneys who are selected to the “10 Best” list must pass a rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research and an independent evaluation. AIOCLA’s annual list was created to be used as a resource for clients during the attorney selection process. Congratulation to Anne! The post Anne Tamashasky Recognized as “10 Best” Attorney appeared first on .

OH1: Leaving drug house under surveillance for two weeks was RS

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It was reasonable suspicion for defendant to visit a house under surveillance for two weeks as a drug house with detailed collection of information about comings and goings. State v. Donohue, 2017 Ohio App. LEXIS 3668 (1st Dist. Aug. 25, … Continue reading →

A.F.Ct.Crim.App.: Retest of inconclusive UA was reasonable

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The military judge erred in suppressing the results of a second “reinspection” UA administered as a base protocol after a first UA after an AWOL come up positive, diluted, or inconclusive. It was a reasonable command imposed requirement. United States … Continue reading →

M.D.Tenn.: Laches applies to Rule 41(g) motions for return of property

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The doctrine of laches applies to Rule 41(g) motions for return of property. The seizure of defendant’s property was 2003. Aside from other difficulties (like forfeiture), defendant just waited too long. United States v. Kimball, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 136952 … Continue reading →

TN: Cell phone warrantless search led to SW for phone; it was all unreasonable, yet harmless from other overwhelming proof

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In a homicide case with plenty of other proof of motive, defendants’ cell phones were illegally searched, and then the decision was made by the police to get a warrant. The search was unreasonable. “It was only after the confirmatory … Continue reading →

Did Honduran Receive the Death Penalty in Texas Because He was an Unlawful Immigrant?

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A case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a disturbing defense claim. Lawyers for a Honduran claim he was handed the death penalty in Texas because he was living illegally in the state. Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the Texas death penalty case of Carlos Ayestas. The Honduran is arguing a federal appeals court made a mistake when it denied him resources to investigate and find evidence of mental illness and substance abuse. His lawyers claim a jury would not have handed down the death penalty if it heard about his cocaine addiction and his mental problems. Did Honduran receive death penalty in Texas because he was undocumented? He was sentenced to death for the murder in 1995 of 67-year-old Santiaga Paneque during a home invasion in Houston. State officials are dismissive of this speculation from the death row inmate’s defense team. Ayestas along with two accomplices bound the woman with duct tape before beating her and…

CA8: No QI immunity for arrest for obstruction of man video recording arrest of wife from his doorway

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Plaintiff awoke to hear a commotion in his front yard, and he saw officers with guns drawn on his handicapped wife. He stood in his doorway and questioned what they were doing and why, and he video recorded them. They … Continue reading →

Short Take: When The PD Won’t

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Any lawyer should have seen this coming. It was obvious to me. But this isn’t just about one’s colleagues, the fellow lawyers of the Legal Aid Society, as the hurt and trauma one might endure from discrimination and harassment can come from anywhere. So anywhere it is: This policy is for the benefit of and applies to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of whether the prohibited conduct is engaged in by fellow employees, supervisors, managers, or someone not directly connected with the Society (e.g., a client, judge, opposing counsel, co-counsel, volunteer, or outside vendor). Apparently, the LAS policy dictates the words and actions of not only its own people, but judges and opposing counsel. How, exactly, it plans to discipline judges and prosecutors for not using a LAS lawyer’s preferred pronoun is hard to imagine, and as for co-counsel, chances are poor that they will find their dictating prohibited conduct to aid in…
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