New Jersey’s highest court has determined that juvenile sex offenders will no longer be held on the state’s sex offender registry for life. New Jersey, which pioneered the sex offender registry, intended on utilizing this tool in an effort to protect community members and their families from potential harm. The Supreme Court unanimously determined that placing such requirements on individuals directly violates their due process rights under the Constitution. It was determined that requiring a juvenile offender to remain on the state’s sex offender registry greatly inhibits their ability to rehabilitate and integrate back into society as they make their way into adulthood. The landmark Megan’s Law, which initiated the sex offender registry, was enacted in 1994. In 2002, New Jersey adopted federal law which placed much more stringent punishments upon sex offenders including the lifetime registry requirement. The new legislation requires all sex…
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Don’t Play with Campfires
Ever stare into a fire and get hypnotized by the flames? Whether you’re heading to your local campsite, the beach, your friend’s house, or staying at home this summer, a campfire can easily be apart of the equation. The weather is warm into the night and all you want to do is roast a marshmallow or sing a campfire song. But no matter your preference, campfires are practically synonymous with summer nights, extending into the fall as bonfire season rolls around. Obviously, it’s a great way to catch up with friends and spend time with your family but teaching someone how to make a s’more comes with precautions. Campfire Injuries The most common thing to happen is probably what you’re already imagining, a burn. This is true, but these burns can happen in unexpected ways and range from minor lesions to death. Most injuries are incurred by young children under the age of four, both when supervised and unsupervised. This is because many fires leave…
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Court Discusses Sandoval Hearing
People v. Cunny 2018 NY Slip Op 05191 July 11, 2018 Continue reading
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Blocking Crash South of Hamer
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Idaho State Police District 6 1540 Foote Dr. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828 (208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294 For Immediate Release: 07/16/2018 4:45 P.M. Please direct questions to the District Office Idaho State Police is currently investigating a crash northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 147, south of Hamer. Both northbound lanes are blocked at this time. 3984 / 3642 -------------
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Former Utah Teacher Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Student Arrested for Probation Violation
A former Utah teacher convicted of sexual abuse of a student was arrested this month for probation violation as well as charges of drug distribution. Drug distribution charges 29 year old Sarah Lindsay Lewis, a former Spanish Fork high school teacher arrested last year for unlawful sexual activity with a minor was arrested again; this […]
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Cole on Fingerprint Testimony
Simon A. Cole (University of California - Irvine - Department of Criminology, Law and Society) has posted A Discouraging Omen: A Critical Evaluation of the Approved Uniform Language for Testimony and Reports for the Forensic Latent Print Discipline (Georgia State...
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Downed Power Lines Blocking Interstate in Pocatello
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Idaho State Police District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 2 Pocatello, Idaho 83204 (208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885 For Immediate Release: 7/16/18 5:30 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office At this time, the Idaho State Police is on scene with some power lines that have fallen across I15 near Clark St., exit 69. Both northbound and southbound traffic is blocked. Northbound traffic is being diverted S 5th Ave., exit 67. Southbound traffic is being diverted at Pocatello Creek Rd., exit 71. More information will be relayed as it becomes available. 3413 -------------
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*Update* Blocking Crash South of Hamer
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Idaho State Police District 6 1540 Foote Dr. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-1828 (208) 525-7377 FAX: (208) 525-7294 For Immediate Release: 07/16/2018 6:00 P.M. Please direct questions to the District Office **Update** All lanes are open from a property damage crash, no further information will be provided. 3984 **End of Update** Idaho State Police is currently investigating a crash northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 147, south of Hamer. Both northbound lanes are blocked at this time. 3984 / 3642 -------------
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Heroin Charge Dismissed in Lawrence District Court
In August of 2014 MD, a 48 year old woman from NH, was a passenger in a car with NH plates that was being observed by under cover cops in Lawrence. The police observed the car being driven in an area which the police said was a high crime area – specifically for sales of heroin. The car stopped and a woman approached and was let into the car. The car drove around the block and then the woman was let out. The police believed that a drug transaction had taken place in the car and pulled the car over. A subsequent search of the car and MD’s pocketbook revealed packets of heroin and straws. Both MD and the woman driving the car were arrested and charged with possession of heroin. MD went to Lawrence District Court and was appointed a public defender. Eventually MD entered the Essex County Drug Diversion Program. As part of the program MD was subject to random drug testing. MD failed to appear for several of her drug tests and then tested positive. MD was sent a notice…
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Update: Downed Power Lines Blocking Interstate in Pocatello
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Idaho State Police District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 2 Pocatello, Idaho 83204 (208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885 For Immediate Release: 7/16/18 7:54 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office ***** Update 1 ***** The northbound lanes of travel are now open. 3642 ***** End Update 1 ***** At this time, the Idaho State Police is on scene with some power lines that have fallen across I15 near Clark St., exit 69. Both northbound and southbound traffic is blocked. Northbound traffic is being diverted S 5th Ave., exit 67. Southbound traffic is being diverted at Pocatello Creek Rd., exit 71. More information will be relayed as it becomes available. 3413 -------------
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Update 2: Downed Power Lines Blocking Interstate in Pocatello
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Idaho State Police District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 2 Pocatello, Idaho 83204 (208) 239-9800 FAX: (208) 239-9885 For Immediate Release: 7/16/18 8:10 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office ***** Update 2 ***** The southbound lanes of travel are open. The southbound I15 Clark Street on ramp is still blocked. 3642 ***** End Update 2 ***** ***** Update 1 ***** The northbound lanes of travel are now open. 3642 ***** End Update 1 ***** At this time, the Idaho State Police is on scene with some power lines that have fallen across I15 near Clark St., exit 69. Both northbound and southbound traffic is blocked. Northbound traffic is being diverted S 5th Ave., exit 67. Southbound traffic is being diverted at Pocatello Creek Rd., exit 71. More information will be relayed as it becomes available. 3413…
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The Dollar Value of a Skilled DUI Defense
When charged with driving under the influence, one of your first thoughts is likely to be, “How much is this going to cost?” The cost of hiring a defense attorney may be your most immediate concern. But that should not be your only concern. The total cost of a DUI conviction will be far higher than attorney fees alone. In the end, a strong DUI defense that keeps a drunk driving conviction off your record—and your wallet—will be worth far more than the attorney fees. The Cost and Benefits of an Aggressive DUI Defense For a first-time DUI offense, you can expect to pay several thousand dollars in legal fees. But you must weigh that against the total cost of a DUI conviction, estimated at over $15,000. While it is true that most first-time DUI offenders are granted court supervision, an aggressive DUI defense attorney will study all the evidence in your case and make every effort to get the DUI charge reduced or dismissed entirely. The benefits of…
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Near Unanimity: Trump Flops in Helsinki
It's virtually unanimous: Donald Trump pooped on himself and the United States today at his big Helsinki summit. The adjectives for his pitiful performance are boundless, and coming from both sides. The New York Times: Senator John... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Teen Daycare Worker Accused of Abusing Toddlers
A young woman who worked at a daycare center located in Bryant, Arkansas, has been brought up on charges after a video was captured allegedly depicting her administering abusive behavior toward two young children. 19-year-old McKenzie Howell had worked with youngsters at the Kid’s Academy Daycare in Bryant for over a year when another employee, who is also the mother of a 2-year-old boy enrolled at the center, had concerns that her son was being mistreated when he was in Howell’s care. Upon reviewing a security video recorded at the facility showing a woman that is believed to be Howell acting in a manner that alarmed her, she notified the Child Abuse Hotline and the authorities. The police watched the video footage and saw a woman that they suspect is Howell being forceful with the way she handled a little boy and little girl who were said to be about two-years-old. After viewing what one of the officers described as content that was difficult to watch, a warrant…
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Police walk back claim made after Arizona Cardinals' GM DUI arrest
As we all know, the Fourth of July traditionally features fireworks, get-togethers with family and friends - and arrests for drinking and driving. One of those arrested this past holiday was Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim. We usually avoid celebrity gossip postings about famous people arrested for various charges. However, this one is important because of what has already occurred. A Chandler police report originally claimed that Keim misidentified himself as the team's director of security after he was stopped. But after release of the officer's body camera footage of the DUI arrest, police reversed course and said the officer would correct the record. A statement from Chandler police said that after the review of the camera footage, it became clear that Keim said Shawn Kinsey was director of Cardinals security. According to a news outlet, the police report of the arrest said Keim's eyes were bloodshot and that he slurred his words. It also…
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Florida Teens Who Videotaped a Disabled Man Drowning Will Not be Criminally Charged
No criminal prosecution will occur in a Florida case involving four teens, and an adult male who drowned as the teens watched, laughed, and filmed his struggles. On July 9 2017, Jamel Dunn screamed for help as he struggled to keep his head above water in a small pond in Cocoa, Florida. Not only did the young onlookers not help, they filmed the tragic situation and mocked Dunn as he took his final breaths. In the video, which the teens later posted on YouTube, they can be heard mocking and taunting Dunn. “Ain’t nobody gonna help you, you dumb (expletive),” says one, and another laughs, saying, “We just (let) buddy die. We could have helped his (expletive), and we didn’t even try to help him.” Not a Crime in Florida According to the Cocoa Police Department, the state of Florida does not have a law requiring individuals to provide help in an emergency. Although such legislation was proposed earlier this year, it didn’t receive necessary…
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Zero Tolerance Laws for Underage OUI
It is illegal in all 50 states to purchase, and even to possess, alcohol if you are under the age of 21. And although it is illegal for anyone to drive under the influence of alcohol, individuals under age 21 are prohibited from driving with even the slightest trace of alcohol in their system. For example, while in most states the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is anything below 0.08 percent for “of age” drivers, a BAC of 0.02 percent or less can result in an OUI if you’re under 21. This law is referred to as Zero Tolerance. In MA, due to Zero Tolerance Laws, it is a crime for drivers under the age of 21 to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.02 percent or higher. In layman’s terms, you don’t need to feel drunk—or even buzzed—to get an OUI if you’re under 21 in MA. Although these laws are intended to prevent the dangers of underage drinking, they can sometimes do more harm than good. Imagine, for example, that…
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NY Daily News: A chokehold on justice: The NYPD is right to lose patience with the feds
NY Daily News: A chokehold on justice: The NYPD is right to lose patience with the feds: Four years ago today, Eric Garner tried to raise a few extra dollars by selling individual cigarettes. His day and his life would … Continue reading →
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Driver’ Was Watching Hulu During Deadly Accident Involving Self-Driving Uber, Criminal Charges May Follow
Earlier this year, an Arizona woman was killed when she was struck by an Uber self-driving test vehicle. Elaine Herzberg was crossing a Tempe street with her bicycle when the tragic accident occurred. In response, Uber immediately pulled all self-driving test vehicles from cities nationwide. Although the Uber test vehicle was in autonomous (self-driving) mode when the fatal crash occurred, there was a human operator behind the wheel in case of an emergency. According to the Tempe Police Department, Rafaela Vasquez was watching Hulu when she was supposed to be watching the road. Police also commented that the crash was “entirely avoidable.” Was it Criminal? Tempe police were able to obtain records from the online service that was monitoring the autonomous Uber. Records showed that Vasquez was streaming “The Voice” for approximately 40 minutes, stopping at exactly 9:59 p.m., which also happens to be the “approximate time of the collision.” In…
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Robbins on Federalism and Marijuana
Ira P. Robbins (American University - Washington College of Law) has posted Guns N’ Ganja: How Federalism Criminalizes the Lawful Use of Marijuana (UC Davis Law Review, Vol. 51, No. 5, 2018) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Federalism is...
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