Ayer y hoy (04 y 05 de enero de 2018) he visto dos películas, ambientadas en el futuro con distintos escenarios y resultado parecido, lo que nos espera a los humanos -es mi opinión- en muy corto plazo. La primera se titula: "Cuando el destino nos alcance" y la segunda "Blade Runner". En aquella, la humanidad se enfrenta al desabastecimiento total, desparecieron animales y plantas, un pedazo de carne era tan inesperado como encontrar un tesoro. NO hay que comer, la gente piensa que el gobierno los provee de soya, un detective logra averiguar que NO existe soya y que los humanos se comen a otros humanos que, después de muertos, son convertidos en galletas, la película termina con el descubrimiento al que etá asociado, aun en esas circunstancias EL PODER. En "Blade Runner" la ciencia avanzó tanto que los robots son iguales al humano común y silvestre,, algunos adquirieron conciencia…
CUANDO EL DESTINO NOS ALCANZA
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Pew reporting its latest marijuana poll numbers showing its highest support for full legalization
This new posting from the Pew Research Center, headlined "About six-in-ten Americans support marijuana legalization," provides this accounting of the latest survey (done back in October) on public opinion on marijuana reform: About six-in-ten Americans (61%) say the use of marijuana should be legalized, reflecting a steady increase over the...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MarijuanaLaw/~4/kjIY8jRdyf8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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If You Were Hurt in a Car Accident, Hire a Baltimore Car Accident Lawyer
Let’s say you’re driving to work, sitting in traffic on the beltway, then all of a sudden; BANG! You aren’t sure what happened, but you know you’ve been in a car accident. Hiring the wrong Baltimore car accident lawyer could leave you worse off than before. With the lingering pain and emotional distress following an accident, the right car accident lawyer can mean all the difference. Were you the victim of a car accident in Baltimore, MD? Talk to the injury lawyers with the Law Offices of Randolph Rice today to learn about your rights and how they can help. Our experienced and accomplished car accident lawyers will ensure you receive fair compensation after an accident. The Law Offices of Randolph Rice Are Ready to Help! Are you saddled with mounting medical bills after your car accident? Do you worry they won’t get paid? We will fight to ensure all of your medical bills are paid after a car accident in Baltimore, MD. Is the pain and injuries…
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"Prosecutors and Democracy: A Cross-National Study"
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Week of January 1 - 5, 2018
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Diamond on Law Enforcement, the U.S. Government, and Indian Tribes
James D. Diamond (University of Arizona) has posted Law Enforcement: The Relationship between the U.S. Government and Indian Tribes on SSRN. Here is the abstract: The relationship between the United States federal government law enforcement agencies and American Indian tribes,...
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New York Daily News Endorses Governor Cuomo’s Criminal Justice Reforms
In his state of the state address earlier this week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed a number of reforms to improve the criminal justice system in New York. The New York Daily News published an editorial backing the governor’s proposals. The Daily News cited the case of Innocence Project client Felipe Rodriguez to support reforms to the state’s discovery rules. Related: Felipe Rodriguez’s First Father’s Day Home in 28 Years: ‘Being a dad is glorious’ Rodriguez, whose was released from prison after serving 26 years when his sentence was commuted by Gov. Cuomo last year, was convicted of murder based largely on the uncorroborated testimony of a police informant who had admitted in a taped interview prior to trial that he fabricated his story. The jury never heard the tape, which would have been extremely powerful evidence for the defense. “Fixing rules for discovery of evidence in criminal…
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Falling Snow and Ice: Who’s Responsible?
As our area digs out from Winter Storm Grayson or the ‘bomb cyclone’, it’s time to get back to everyday life. But let’s imagine that you are heading to work or going to a store, and you notice the sidewalk you usually walk on is extremely icy. In fact, everything you see is caked in snow and ice. You keep walking without another thought though. All of a sudden, everything goes black. When you awake, you are in a hospital and are told you were hit by snow and ice that fell off a roof or an awning. Who is responsible for your injury? First of all, you should know you are not legally responsible for suffering an injury on another person’s property or because of another person’s property. This is called premises liability. It is the property owner’s responsibility to keep the area safe. They are the one who should have realized the potential for danger and removed the excess snow and ice that caused you to end up in the hospital. If the…
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Can I Be Arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Texas?
You can be arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia in Texas. It is a serious crime to possess drug paraphernalia. In addition to other drug use or possession crimes, possession of drug paraphernalia is a separate criminal charge. Drug paraphernalia is any item that’s used to consume, package, or process an illegal substance or drug. more > The post Can I Be Arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Texas? appeared first on The Law Office of Matthew D. Sharp.
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News Scan
Kate Steinle Killer Gets Time Served: The five-time deportee who fired the gun that killed 32-year-old Kate Steinle in 2015 has was sentenced to time served today. Claudia Cowan of Fox News reports that last November a San Francisco jury decided that Jose Ines Garcia Zarate had accidently fired the stolen gun that killed the young woman who was walking with her father on a crowded pier on July 1, 2015. Garcia Zarate is expected to be turned over to U.S. Marshals for trial on federal charges of being an ex-felon and illegal alien in possession of a firearm. If convicted he could receive a 10-year sentence and deportation. His new defense attorney, the renown Tony Serra, called the federal charges a "vindictive prosecution."
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New Tax Law May Cause Divorce Rush in 2018
The recently passed federal tax reform law will do away with the popular alimony tax deduction for all divorces that are completed after Dec. 31, 2018. According to the IRS, about 600,000 people claimed the deduction in their 2015 returns. Spousal maintenance agreements that are created before the end of the year will still be able to claim the deduction in the future. Thus, some couples feel that they are facing a deadline to complete their divorces before the new law goes into effect. What Changes With the current tax laws, the person paying spousal maintenance after a divorce can deduct the payments when filing his or her taxes. In turn, the spousal maintenance recipient must report the payments as taxable income. The new tax law makes spousal maintenance payments tax neutral in the same way that child support payments are. The payer will no longer claim the deduction, and the recipient will not pay taxes on it. Why It Matters …
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The Science of Memory, and How It Can Affect Your Criminal Case
If you’ve been charged with any crime—whether the charge is Los Angeles DUI, domestic abuse or something else—neither the prosecutor nor your defense attorney will rely solely on physical evidence to prove your guilt or innocence. Much of the evidence presented comes in the form of verbal testimony from witnesses—people who saw what happened, people who can attest to your whereabouts, experts called to weigh in on certain matters, etc. The problem is this: Verbal testimony is based mostly on memory, and memory can be a fleeting thing. And the result is that, many times, when different witnesses offer conflicting testimony, it doesn’t necessarily mean one of them is intentionally lying. Sometimes it’s simply that those people remember the events differently. The jury then has the unhappy task of figuring out the truth, by listening to these alternative versions. The Science of Memory and the “Rashomon Effect” Continue reading
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3 Great Driving Habits to Adopt in 2018 (Especially If You Just Got a DUI)
As the New Year gets underway, millions of people are trying to keep those resolutions they made over the holidays. Some of the most common resolutions are health related (e.g., get in shape, quit smoking, lose weight, eat healthy). However, let me propose an alternative resolution if you haven’t picked one yet: What about learning better driving habits (especially if police recently stopped you for a Los Angeles DUI)? Becoming a safer driver could be the healthiest choice of all—because it affects not just you, but everyone around you. Here in California where good driving habits seem scarce, why not become the exception to the rule? Let’s take a look at three smart driving habits you should consider adopting this year. 1. Know When Not to Drive Ironically, one of the most important decisions you can make as a driver is the decision to let someone else get behind the wheel. If you’ve ever been arrested for DUI, this issue should be top-of-mind. However,…
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Expert Witnesses in Washington Premises Liability Cases
Personal injury cases often hinge on why and how the injury occurred. Although the victim and other eyewitnesses can testify to what happened, Washington personal injury attorneys know that an expert is often needed to explain how and why the incident happened. An expert may only testify within the area of his or her qualifications, however. Furthermore, the expert’s opinions must have an adequate foundation. The court has discretion in determining whether an expert may testify. A Washington appeals court recently considered whether an expert was qualified in the area of his opinions and whether he laid an adequate foundation for those opinions. The plaintiff was injured when the chair in which he was sitting on the deck of the defendant pizza restaurant broke where the arm attached to the seat. The assistant manager on duty at the time examined the arms to ensure they were stable when setting up the deck. He had only identified…
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Contempt for Claiming Tax Exemption Against Court Order in Washington Child Custody Case
Tax exemptions can be a contentious issue in custody cases. Washington child custody attorneys know that the allocation of tax exemptions can have a significant financial impact on the parties. A recent Washington appeals court decision addressed a case in which the mother claimed the tax exemption for her younger child in two years despite the court’s order allocating the exemption to her former husband in those years. The order in effect at the time split the exemptions for the two children between the parents as long as the exemption existed for the older child. When there was no longer an exemption for the older child, the exemption for the younger child would alternate. Under the order, the father had the right to the exemption in 2012, but both parties claimed it. Consequently, the father was audited and had to pay the IRS more than $2,000. He moved to have the mother held in contempt and asked the court to require the mother to sign a…
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WHEN THE POLICE ARE THE CRIMINALS
Last month at a U.S. District Court in Maryland, a judge stepped down from his bench to shake the hands of two defendants and tell them he was sorry. The two defendants had, at different times, pleaded guilty to drug charges years ago in that same judge’s court. The convictions had just been vacated by the judge. One of the men, Umar Burley, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and heroin possession. He had spent seven years of his 15-year sentence when he was released. The other man pleaded guilty to drug charges and had served four years when he was released. So why did the judge shake these men’s’ hands and apologize? Because they were both innocent. Last spring, Baltimore prosecutors charged at least eight officers, who were members of a special police task force, with gross misconduct, including planting drugs on innocent people. These officers were as crooked as it gets. Suspiciously, the Baltimore detective who was investigating this rouge police squad was…
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NEW LAW ALLOWS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS TO OFFER FREE OR DISCOUNTED SOBER RIDES
Under California law, an alcohol beverage manufacturer is prohibited from offering premiums, gifts, or free goods in connection with the sale or distribution of alcohol. This is a long-standing public policy that prohibits manufacturers of alcoholic beverages from giving something of value to their retailers or consumers. Beginning this year, the law has been relaxed to allow manufacturers of alcoholic beverages, including distillers and wineries to provide free ground transportation home to consumers who attend an invitation-only event relating to the promotion or sale of their product. It also permits breweries or beer manufacturers to offer free or discounted rides directly to consumers through taxi cabs, ride sharing, or other transportation services in the interests of public safety. The new law was enacted January 1, 2018 as an amendment to Business and Professions Code section 25600. Section 25600 still prohibits alcohol beverage manufacturers from offering free gifts or…
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$18 billion for Trump's Wall?
Donald Trump wants $18 billion for his border wall. Guess Mexico told the truth when they said they wouldn't pay for it. Trump supporters get snookered again. They will now have to pay for the wall if Republicans go along with this stupid... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Hit And Run Senior Moment
On May 18, 2017, BT, a 70 year old retired social worker, drove from her home in Winchester into Harvard Square. BT spotted a parking space on the side of the street. She proceeded to pull into the space scraping the entire side of a car already parked on the street. She got out of her car as if nothing had happened and headed across the street to do some shopping. Fortunately or unfortunately – depending on your point of view – a Cambridge Police Officer witnessed the entire episode. The officer approached and asked BT to return to the scene of the accident. BT accompanied the officer and told the officer she had no idea what he was talking about. The officer told BT to look at the damage to the car. Again she repeated that she had done nothing and she had no idea what he was talking about.The officer issued BT a citation for failure to use care and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. BT received a summons to appear in Cambridge District Court (in…
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Police Arrest More Than 60 Party Guests for Less Than One Ounce of Pot
Over 60 people attending a birthday party on New Year’s Eve in Cartersville, GA were taken into custody after officers discovered marijuana on the premises. They have all been charged for possession, though a vast number of them say they had no involvement with the substance in any way. A nearby resident returning from an evening out called 911 to report what he believed were the sounds of gunshots in the area. When police responded they came across a party taking place, and they detained the remaining attendees while inspecting the premises to try to determine the origin of the reported gunfire. When people at the party were questioned they alleged that the shots heard coming from the 21st birthday celebration were fireworks, and not a discharged weapon. Continue reading →
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