EFF: EFF and ACLU Ask Appeals Court to Find Section 702 Surveillance Unconstitutional by Andrew Crocker: As Congress considers reforming Section 702, the NSA’s warrantless surveillance authority, EFF and ACLU are asking a federal court of appeals in New York … Continue reading →
EFF: EFF and ACLU Ask Appeals Court to Find Section 702 Surveillance Unconstitutional
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GRIECO CASE CLOSED
Observers reported that it was not that nearly dramatic, nor poignant, nor bittersweet, as Michael Grieco signed the rights waiver former and answered the plea colloquy questions from Judge Sam Slom in a clear and steady voice on Tuesday morning. Hours before arriving at court, Grieco, as required by his plea agreement, resigned as City Commissioner for Miami Beach, perhaps ending a promising political career. And perhaps not. Because adjudication was withheld, and all the plea agreement requires is that Grieco not run for office during the time he is on probation. Stranger things have happened. And perhaps with an eye to the future, Grieco sent out this email to his supporters. We just have one question: What is "Floatopia" and why did Grieco battle against it? A Letter From the Desk of Michael Grieco by Rumpole21 on ScribdSite Feed
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Some Modest Proposals for Prisons Throughout the Land
I spend hours of time at least once a month traveling to various prisons around the State of Georgia. Most of these facilities are far away and involve travel deep down Interstate 16. Very little substantive progress is made on cases in these visits. They tend to be venting/counseling sessions. And, for an hour or two of client discussion, the lawyer is away from the office for a day. It is difficult to mix a prison visit with productivity in other areas. Many times, I have had things arise where I had to work as a mobile office from a Subway, Cracker Barrel, or Public Library out in the hinterlands. It all works quite well except that there is still the matter of the multi-hour drive home. Added to the time-consuming nature of doing the prison visit is the fact that you need to set up the visit in advance by faxing paperwork and getting on the phone. Contrast this process with seeing an inmate at a county jail, which is generally local and able to handle drop-in visits. Also,…
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MERCEDES ARAOZ ENTRE LA TORPEZA o ¿UN NUEVO CENSO?
https://elcomercio.pe/politica/gobierno-acepta-renuncia-jefe-inei-censo-2017-noticia-468316 “Asimismo, la presidenta del Consejo de Ministros señaló que el Gobierno se compromete a que los resultados del Censo 2017 tengan datos precisos, confiables y de calidad”. Dicen que no hay palabra mal dicha sino mal entendida, pero el párrafo que antecede es muy gracioso digno del señor Ripley, pregunta: ¿Cómo se puede declarar que los resultados de un evento concluido (el censo lo es) serán precisos, confiables y de calidad? Jajajajaj!!! Hoy pido disculpas por reirme, el censo terminó, los datos o los no datos -las omisiones previstas o errores humanos- están en las fichas censales, resta procesarlos, por tanto, salvo que estén pensando en manipular las cifras o llenar los espacios en blanco, es una torpeza infinita declarar que garantizan datos precisos, confiables y de calidad o la…
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I Ran And Hid In The Airport
What do you do if you've endured persecution and torture so horrible you can't talk about it, but the law requires you to talk about it?Now let's say you have a lawyer willing to talk for you. That would be a good thing, right?Our government doesn't think so. In fact, the government's top lawyer, Jeff Sessions, thinks the system's rampant with fraud, and people claiming fear of return is just an "easy ticket" into the United States. Read on to see exactly how wrong he is.In late August, I got a call to investigate the case of a woman from Uganda detained at Dulles Airport, denied entry on a valid student visa. In talking to her cousin in the US, I learned she intended to apply for asylum. She had been through so much persecution that she couldn't talk about it, and the cousin was afraid she would "just shut down and cry." And she didn't talk. She couldn't.So I spoke for her. I entered my appearance on the proper…
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Wired: Supreme Court’s Cell Phone Tracking Case Could Hurt Privacy
Wired: Supreme Court’s Cell Phone Tracking Case Could Hurt Privacy by Nick Sibilla
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Some insightful perspectives on the year to come in the marijuana reform universe
This past week brought two notable articles providing two important perspectives on how 2018 is shaping up to be yet another big year in the marijuana reform space: From the Washington Examiner here, "Will 2018 be the year marijuana takes over?": So far, all the states that have legalized marijuana...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MarijuanaLaw/~4/rz65YSFat5Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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Property Damage Crash North of Weiser
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: 10/27/2017 2:42 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a property damage crash northbound US95 at milepost 99, north of Weiser. The northbound lane is currently blocked. More information will be released as it becomes available. 3984 / 3725 -------------
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"Everyone Agrees That Weed Is Great — Except Politicians"
The title of this post is the headline of this notable new FiveThirtyEight posting by Harry Enten. Here is an excerpt (with my emphasis added): A Gallup poll released Wednesday found that a record high 64 percent of Americans favor legalizing marijuana. It follows other surveys published this year also...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MarijuanaLaw/~4/AhXoxJbBPW8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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Reason: Rand Paul Worries Whether Surveillance Reform Will Even Be Debated in Senate
Reason: Rand Paul Worries Whether Surveillance Reform Will Even Be Debated in Senate by Scott Shackford: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is concerned his peers will attempt to reauthorize and possibly even expand the federal government’s surveillance powers without any public … Continue reading →
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Just Security: Top Experts: Can Facebook Legally Disclose Russian Ads–What does the Stored Communications Act say?
Just Security: Top Experts: Can Facebook Legally Disclose Russian Ads–What does the Stored Communications Act say? by Ryan Goodman: I asked several of the most highly respected legal experts for their views on an issue yet to receive significant attention … Continue reading →
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Update - Property Damage Crash North of Weiser
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: 10/27/2017 3:05 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office ****Update***** The northbound lane of US95 at milepost 99 is no longer blocked. 3984 / 3725 ***End of Update*** The Idaho State Police is currently investigating a property damage crash northbound US95 at milepost 99, north of Weiser. The northbound lane is currently blocked. More information will be released as it becomes available. 3984 / 3725 -------------
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CA7 en banc: Conviction affirmed for gun seen while allegedly “parking while black”
Stopping a car 7′-8′ from crosswalk for illegal standing was reasonable under the all the facts. It necessitated a brief stop to issue a ticket, and officers saw a gun. Whren doesn’t apply just to moving offenses and not fine-only … Continue reading →
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Florida Defendants Are Arguing That Classifying Cannabis as a Schedule I Drug is Now Unconstitutional
As many people know, the federal government classifies certain drugs according to a schedule. In fact, the Drug Enforcement Agency is permitted by statute to make the rules which determine in which class a particular drug belongs. Criminal statutes and penalties are enacted based on those classifications. Schedule I drugs are considered the most dangerous and the most addictive. Examples of Schedule I drugs are heroin and LSD. Schedule V drugs are the least dangerous. An example of a Schedule V drug is the cough medicine Robitussin. Despite Schedule I including the most dangerous and addictive drugs and substances that have no accepted medical value, cannabis, or marijuana, is still considered a Schedule I drug. Basically, the federal government is saying marijuana is just as bad as heroin and bath salts. Also, despite the fact that doctors all over the country, and all over Florida, are prescribing marijuana to patients to…
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Chow on China and the FCPA
Daniel C. K. Chow (Ohio State University College of Law) has posted China's Anti-Corruption Crackdown and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (Texas A & M Law Review, 2018, Forthcoming) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: China’s highly publicized crackdown on...
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Doctors Targeted in Opioid Crisis | Defending “Pill Mill” Allegations
This week, President Trump declared the opioid crises a Public Health Emergency. Earlier this year, Attorney General Jeff Session vowed a federal crackdown on doctors and pharmacists who are doling out a disproportionate number of opioids. The declaration that the crisis is a public health emergency frees up federal money for the DOJ and federal investigators to focus on perceived “pill mills.” What are Opioids? An opiate is a chemical derived from opium. An opioid is “opiate-like” but is man-made. Opioids include common drugs , such as oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), morphine, and methadone. They are commonly used for pain relief. Many opioids, such as OxyCodone, Hydrocodone, Vicodin, and Percocet, are regularly prescribed by doctors. Other painkillers, such as morphine and fentanyl, are used during surgery or to ease the suffering caused by cancer. The illegal and highly addictive street drug heroin is also an opioid. What is the Opioid…
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Brian Cuban Interview: ‘Today is as Good as It’s Ever Going to Get’
Attorney Brian Cuban doesn’t sugarcoat it. He begins his new book recounting how he traded his brother’s Dallas Mavericks NBA Championship game tickets to his cocaine dealer for $1000 worth of cocaine – twice. And it only gets more real from there. Recently, Cuban, author of The Addicted Lawyer, sat down with attorney Benson Varghese, Managing Partner of the Fort Worth law firm of Varghese Summersett, to discuss his book, his journey to recovery, and the issues facing so many attorneys today. He encourages lawyers and law students who are struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, eating disorders, or mental health issues not to wait to hit “rock bottom” before seeking help. “Today is as good as it’s ever going to get,” Cuban says. Cuban’s book, The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow and Redemption, can be purchased at amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. Videography: RH Media. For more information on the resources…
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Castle Doctrine in Texas | Castle Doctrine | Castle Law in Texas
A man’s home is his castle, and nowhere is that more true than in Texas. Terms like “Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” get tossed around in the media frequently, but what do these terms actually mean in the Lone Star State? Do you have a right to pull a shotgun on someone who gets past your fence? What if you pull into your driveway to see someone running off with a jewelry box? This article covers what is broadly described as the “Castle Doctrine” in Texas, when you can use force, when you can use deadly force, and whether you have a duty to retreat. What is the Castle Doctrine in Texas? Perhaps the easiest way to remember a key provision of the Castle Doctrine is to remember that the King or Queen has no duty to retreat inside their own castle, and if someone unlawfully forces their way into the castle the King or Queen can use any force available to resist that attack. Texas Penal Code 9.31 and 9.32 together form what is…
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Is Panhandling Illegal in Texas? A Look at Panhandling Laws in Texas
While there is no statewide prohibition on panhandling, publicly asking for money or assistance can be illegal under certain circumstances. Many cities have enacted ordinances that prohibit panhandling in certain forms. The First Amendment prohibits an outright ban of all panhandling, so cities have crafted ordinances they hope will withstand scrutiny. For instance, the City of Fort Worth prohibits solicitation, begging, and panhandling where: the solicitor is using violent or threatening gestures; the solicitor continues after having been told no; the solicitor blocks the passages of vehicles or pedestrians; people are standing in line for ticket, entry into a building, or waiting in line for any other purpose; soliciting from anyone less than 16 years old soliciting within 20 feet of: an ATM a Bank Entrance a Parking Meter a public parking garage a marked crosswalk an entrance of a commercial or government building etc. Many cities across Texas have similar ordinances.…
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Interference with Public Duties in Texas
It is illegal to interfere with the activities of a peace officer, emergency personnel, police dogs, and animal control officers while they are performing public duties in Texas. This offense is commonly used to charge individuals who insert themselves into police activities. Locally, “cop watchers” have gotten in trouble – and have even been convicted – when their acts of recording the police rose to the level of interfering. Here’s a look at the law on interference with public duties and possible defenses. What is Interference with Public Duties? Under Texas Penal Code 38.15, a person commits the offense of Interference with Public Duties if the person, with criminal negligence, interrupts, disrupts, impedes or otherwise interferes with: A peace officer while the officer is performing a duty or exercising authority imposed or granted by law; A person who is employed to provide emergency medical services including the transportation of ill or…
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