A patrol sergeant who has been with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office for over two decades was accused of soliciting sex from a minor with an online advertisement after he allegedly arranged a sexual encounter with an officer posing as a 16-year-old boy. 46-year-old Weston Jordan, a man who began his career as a detention officer and was promoted over time to the position of patrol sergeant, has worked with the Denton County Sheriff’s office for 25 years. On Tuesday investigators began an in-depth examination of Jordan’s activities after gaining awareness of a Craigslist ad he allegedly posted seeking sexual relations with underage gay males. One of the investigators posed as a 16-year-old boy and contacted Jordan with a fake profile and using it to respond with interest, but he explained that he was without transportation. Continue reading →
Texas Deputy with Online Ad Suspected of Solicitation of Minor
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Even In Canada, Lawyers Defend Clients
One step ahead of the United States, where the American Bar Association approved Model Rule 8.4(g) to require lawyers to adhere to social justice orthodoxy or be deemed unethical, the Law Society of Upper Canada demanded lawyers swear an oath to “promote equality, diversity and inclusion generally, and in their behaviour towards colleagues, employees, clients and the public.” In the National Post, Christine Blatchford noted how law schools took up arms in furtherance of the cause. [Adam Dodek, the dean of the common law faculty at the University of Ottawa] said, in part, “We recognize that the legal institutions of this country have not only failed to deliver justice to Indigenous peoples of this country but have in fact continued to perpetrate many injustices. We acknowledge that racism still very much exists in our justice system. “As jurists, professors, and law students, it is incumbent upon us to speak out against injustice, especially within our…
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Short Take: Bitter Writers, You’re Not Atwood
Margaret Atwood takes up shelves in bookstores, to the extent actual bookstores still exist, because her writing and thinking captured a generation of serious thought. Not that it helped her from being reduced to a cardboard cutout when someone unworthy decided to debate her bad feminism. Not quite the Thrilla in Manila, but then, Atwood’s image on the poster belied the fact that she wouldn’t be there. This was Julie Rak, whoever she is, fighting a caricature. And yet, this being the bizarro world of 2018, Atwood’s role in Rak’s University of Alberta event wasn’t as a feminist heroine. In fact, Atwood wasn’t even in attendance. The above-described poster was just a gimmick to promote Rak’s caricature of Atwood as the Trotsky of Canadian feminism. And the fact that Rak feels comfortable signaling this posture on publicly displayed posters shows she isn’t some outlier loon. Just the opposite: In recent years, the…
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Josh Blackman: The Supremacy Sham?
Everyone knows that the Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of constitutionality, because it says so, right? Right?!? Badass lawprof Josh Blackman raises an intriguing argument that maybe this is one of those things that all lawyers know even though it may not be the case. Despite its constitutional provenance and majestic grandeur, the Supreme Court of the United States operates like any other court. While its judgments bind the parties before the Court, its precedents are not self-executing for non-parties. The distinction between the Supreme Court’s judgment and precedent is often conflated due to Cooper v. Aaron. This 1958 decision, spurred by the desegregation crisis in Little Rock, forged two crucial concepts. First, the Justices announced the doctrine that came to be known as judicial supremacy: a simple majority of the Supreme Court could now declare, with finality, the “supreme law of the Land.” Second, Cooper asserted a…
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CA9: Pro se ptf’s allegation that the officers “beat the crap out of” him was not too vague and conclusory to support an excessive force claim
“[T]he allegation that the officers ‘beat the crap out of’ plaintiff was [not] too vague and conclusory to support a legally cognizable claim. The panel held that plaintiff’s use of a colloquial, shorthand phrase made plain that he was alleging … Continue reading →
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LA5: A micro data storage card in defendant’s watch pocket could be seized incident to arrest
A micro data storage card in defendant’s watch pocket could be seized incident to arrest. It was then searched with a warrant. The informant was a victim, and thus didn’t need to be corroborated. “Knocking on a door does not … Continue reading →
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JUAN LUÍS CIPRIANI Y LOS HECHOS DEL HOMBRE
Soy creyente en un ser superior, en Dios, en el Creador, la naturaleza es tan maravillosa que es imposible –para mí- que todo sea producto exclusivo de la evolución, porqué hay vida donde no debería existir y las especies que en desiertos australianos, por ejemplo, están no sólo adaptadas a las inclementes condiciones sino que sus organismos mismo han desarrollado de manera distinta, porqué los Hipopotamos tienen orejas tan pequeñas y los Elefantes tan grandes, la belleza incomparable de las mariposas tiene que ser obra del Creador, porque los Lemures solo habitan en Madagascar como otras especies únicas sobre la tierra. Creo en Dios pero no en los que dicen ser sus representantes, el Cardenal del Perú ayer en RPP, en el programa “Dialogo de Fe” curioso nombrecito para un político. Cipriani de la historia de Jesús, se ocupó de José que al enterarse del embarazo…
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Top-Ten Recent SSRN Downloads in Criminal Law eJournal
are here. The usual disclaimers apply. Rank Paper Downloads 1. Brain Development, Social Context and Justice Policy Elizabeth S. Scott, Natasha Duell and Laurence Steinberg Columbia University - Law School, Temple University and Temple University - Department of Psychology Date...
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How to Find A Good DUI Lawyer and Questions to Ask
This page will explain and lay out how to find a good DUI lawyer in Maryland. Attorney Randolph Rice (link to bio) is a former prosecutor and has defended hundreds of clients throughout Maryland that have been charged with drunk driving, achieving remarkable outcomes for individuals before Judges and juries. Keep reading to learn how to find the best DUI lawyer for your charges. Finding a DUI Lawyer that Will Get A Great Outcome When you need to find a good DUI lawyer, it probably means you have been charged with DUI or DWI. DUI and DWI are traffic violations, codified in the Maryland Transportation Article 21-902, that are charged when a driver is impaired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a controlled dangerous substance. On average, 6,000 people a year are arrested for drunk driving in Maryland. While most case result in a conviction or probation before judgment. It is possible to beat a DUI charge in Maryland with the help of a good DUI lawyer. DUI…
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Montgomery County Drug Testing, Your Liberty is at Stake
Rarely a week goes by where I am not contacted by a current or previous client that is having trouble with the drug testing routine in Montgomery County and Harris County. Montgomery County is by far the most prevalent. You see in Montgomery County, you are essentially guilty before being proven innocent. If you are accused of a crime in Montgomery County, Texas you will most likely be subject to conditions of bond unless you chose to sit in court until your case is settled. This can be months or years. As a condition of bond, you must report to community supervision and you will be drug tested. This involves you calling in daily, yes daily to see if your lot has been chosen to report for a drug test. You then need to drop what you are doing and get to specified lab in downtown Conroe to give a specimen. You are only supposed to be tested once per month. This isn’t reality. I’ve had numerous clients…
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ME: Entry on curtilage for “security check” just before SW issued was inevitable discovery
Officers arrested defendant’s housemate at a motel for attempting to buy oxycontin. Somehow, not described, this led to probable cause to search her house. While other officers were obtaining a search warrant, two officers went to the house for a … Continue reading →
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WaPo: After his family died, he threatened to kill himself. So the police took his guns.
WaPo: After his family died, he threatened to kill himself. So the police took his guns. By Eli Saslow: LISBON, Conn. — John McGuire was inside his house with 81 guns when five state troopers were dispatched to investigate a … Continue reading →
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WA: While driver has a REP, the owner’s consent controls
The driver of a vehicle has a reasonable expectation of privacy in the vehicle, but he assumes the risk that the owner of the vehicle may consent to a search. Here, the officers noticed that the ignition had been punched … Continue reading →
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The Basics of Expungement in Illinois
There is no doubt that having a criminal record can adversely affect all areas of your life, including your job prospects, housing, and even your personal reputation. At Legal Defenders, our Chicago expungement attorneys represent clients who are seeking to clear their criminal record through expungement. With years of experience, we can thoroughly analyze the facts of your case and help you understand your legal rights and options. Even if you were arrested and released without charges, or the charges were later dismissed, this information will be codified in a public record. In addition, if you received a sentence to Court Supervision for a misdemeanor or were placed on Probation for certain felonies, your case will remain a public record even after you finish your sentence. Expungement refers to the court-ordered process through which the legal record of a person’s arrest or criminal conviction is erased in the eyes of the law and the public. The Illinois Criminal…
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Slobogin on Principles of Risk Assessment
Christopher Slobogin (Vanderbilt University - Law School) has posted Principles of Risk Assessment: Sentencing and Policing (Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, Vol. 15, 2018) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Risk assessment — measuring an individual’s potential for offending...
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How You Can Avoid Drowsy Driving Accidents
Drowsy driving is a significant problem in the United States. An estimated 1 in 25 adult drivers reports falling asleep while driving in the previous 30 days and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsy driving is responsible for approximately 72,000 crashes annually. How You Can Avoid Drowsy Driving Accidents Those crashes are responsible for about 44,000 injuries and 800 deaths, and it’s believed these numbers are underestimated. Everyone is at risk of drowsy driving, but some drivers have a higher risk factor than others: Drivers who use medications that make them sleepy Shift workers who work long shifts or overnights Commercial drivers, such as truck drivers, tow truck drivers, and bus drivers. Drivers who don’t get enough sleep Drivers with untreated sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea or insomnia Individuals who snore, or usually sleep for six hours or less per day are most likely to report…
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Data Stored in the Cloud May be Subject to Government Subpoenas
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a dispute between the government and Microsoft about whether or not Microsoft has to turn over stored customer information such as emails to criminal prosecutors. The result of the case could have a huge impact on people’s Fourth Amendment rights, and affect what information the government can and cannot get when conducting a criminal investigation. Microsoft Challenges a Warrant The facts of the case are simple. The government was prosecuting people suspected of committing drug crimes. It asked Microsoft to turn over those suspects’ private emails. It did—but only those that were stored on servers here in the United States. Microsoft refused to turn over any information from servers that were located in Ireland. Continue reading
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Three Most Common Work Injuries and Fields
Work injuries are costly in a number of ways. For the company, for your health, and often, they are quite difficult to deal with. Not every job is as dangerous as the other, in fact, there are a few jobs in particular that make up the majority of work injuries in the U.S. Keep in mind that these injuries can be anything from bad slips, to cuts, or more severe injuries. Work injuries are quite common for a number of reasons. You’re often in a hurry to finish a task, and next thing you know— you’ve lost focus for a moment are facing injury. Some industries are more dangerous than others, and we’re going to tell you where they’re most common. Three Most Common Work Injuries and Fields Heavy Machinery Injury and Accident Heavy machinery is, quite obviously, dangerous to deal with. You can be injured while operating the machinery, by being in front of it, working on it— there are a number of ways. The trouble with heavy machinery work injuries is…
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Warrantless Motorcycle Search
A Virginia man was arrested after a police officer walked onto his driveway and pulled back a tarp covering a stolen motorcycle.The exceptions of the Fourth Amendment dates back to a warrantless search of a suspected bootlegger's car looking for illegal alcohol. In that case, the Supreme Court found that a vehicle could be searched without a warrant as long as police have probable cause to believe it contains contraband or evidence of a crime because cars are mobile, and the evidence can be moved before the police are able to obtain a warrant to search them.The Virginia case started with two high speed chases of a distinct orange and black motorcycle driven by Ryan Collins. In one chase, a police officer wrote down the motorcycle's license plate and recorded images of it. The number led police to a man who said he sold the motorcycle to Collins after telling him it was stolen. Then an officer looked at Collin's Facebook page, which had photos of an orange and…
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Highlights from Prez Trump's tough talk about the opioid crisis and federal response
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