Texas Penal Code Section 22.07 defines the criminal offense of terroristic threats, which occurs when an individual threatens to commit an act of violence toward another person or property with the intent to: · Cause a reaction of any type by an official or volunteer agency organized to deal with emergencies · Place another person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury · Prevent or interrupt the occupation or use of a building, room, place of assembly, place to which the public has access, place of employment or occupation, aircraft, automobile, or other form of conveyance, or other public place · Cause impairment or interruption of public communications, public transportation, public, water, gas, or power supply or other public service…
Making Terroristic Threats: What Does This Mean?
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Two vehicle crash blocking eastbound lanes I84 at milepost 29, near Caldwell
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: 07/17/2018 2:42 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office The Idaho State Police is investigating a two vehicle crash eastbound I84 at milepost 29. The eastbound lanes are completely blocked at this time. 3490 -------------
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CA6: CI’s past reliability supported reliability here
“Here, the totality of the circumstances reveals enough to get the Government over the goal line, though perhaps not with a lot of breathing room. First, O’Bryan was a known informant. That means that O’Bryan “would [have been] subject to … Continue reading →
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Crash With Blockage West Bound I86 at MP 42 Near American Falls
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: 07/17/2018 2:53pm Please direct questions to the District Office At this time the Idaho State Police is investigating a crash at west bound I86 at mile marker 42 near American Falls. The interstate is currently blocked west bound at exit 44 Seagull Bay. 4097/3560 -------------
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CA11: Def’s 4A challenge doesn’t satisfy successor habeas standard; not even habeas standard
“First, Fails argues that his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated when he was arrested because he was never read his Miranda rights and never signed a card waiving those rights. Second, he argues that his Fourth and Fourteenth … Continue reading →
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‘Yelp for Cops’: NYPD Monitors Public Satisfaction with Police Performance
Yesterday, the Marshall Project published a feature that examines what they’ve termed as the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) “Yelp for Cops.” Officially known as the “sentiment meter,” it was introduced by the NYPD in April to monitor public opinion about police performance, feelings of safety and trust in the police. The NYPD has been co-developing the sentiment meter with Brooklyn-based startup Elucd since late 2016. But what incited its development in the first place? And, what is its intention other than to monitor New York City residents’ perceptions of the police? Former NYPD Police Commissioner William J. Bratton describes the main questions that prompted its creation: “Crime is down dramatically, quality of life has improved so dramatically, why are we still getting negative sentiments from certain neighborhoods, from certain streets, from certain people?” NYPD officials claim the sentiment meter is intended to…
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**Update** Crash With Blockage West Bound I86 at MP 42 Near American Falls
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: 07/17/2018 3:51pm Please direct questions to the District Office **Update** At this time the right lane is currently blocked, traffic is flowing in the left lane. Traffic is no longer being diverted at exit 44. More information will be provided as it is available. 4097/3560 **End of update** ---------------------------------------------------------- At this time the Idaho State Police is investigating a crash at west bound I86 at mile marker 42 near American Falls. The interstate is currently blocked west bound at exit 44 Seagull Bay. 4097/3560 -------------
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** Update 1 ** Two vehicle crash blocking eastbound lanes I84 at milepost 29, near Caldwell
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: 07/17/2018 4:16 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office ** Update 1 ** The eastbound lanes of I-84 at between 10th Street (exit 28) and Franklin Road (Exit 29) are open. There are still delays in the area due to backed up traffic. 3641 ** End Update ** The Idaho State Police is investigating a two vehicle crash eastbound I84 at milepost 29. The eastbound lanes are completely blocked at this time. 3490 -------------
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** Final Update ** Two vehicle crash blocking eastbound lanes I84 at milepost 29, near Caldwell
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: 07/17/2018 4:59 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office ** Final Update ** On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at approximately 2:09 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, property damage crash eastbound on I-84, west of the Franklin Road, exit 29, in Caldwell, ID. Leonard C. Silvani, 88, of Boise, Idaho, was driving a 2013 Ford motorhome. Diljot S. Hunjan, 27, of Delta, British Columbia, was driving a 2007 Kenworth semi pulling a single trailer. Silvani was stopped on the eastbound right shoulder. As Silvani attempted to merge into traffic Hunjan braked and swerved to avoid him. Hunjan's vehicle overturned blocking the eastbound lanes for…
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Nevada To Begin Accepting Recreational Retail Marijuana Establishment Applications Sooner than Expected
Nevada legalized the recreational adult-use of marijuana on July 1, 2017 and the state has generated millions in tax revenue as a result. Nonetheless, the Nevada Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (the “Act”) provides that until November 2018, only registered marijuana certificate holders may apply for recreational retail marijuana establishment licenses. The Nevada Department of Taxation (the “Department”) ceased accepting applications at 2017 year’s end. The Act further provides that at least once a year, the Department will determine whether additional marijuana establishments are necessary to support the demand in the state. It was anticipated the Department would begin accepting recreational retail marijuana establishment licenses again in November 2018. On July 6, 2018, the Department issued a notice of its intent to begin accepting applications for recreational retail marijuana establishment licenses. The notice came sooner than…
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**Final Update** Crash With Blockage West Bound I86 at MP 42 Near American Falls
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: 07/17/2018 6:45pm Please direct questions to the District Office **Final Update* On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at approximately 2:12 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a fatal crash on I-86 at milepost 42 near American Falls. Stephen Peterson, 75, of Idaho Falls was travelling eastbound on I-86 in a semi hauling potatoes when the vehicle went off the left shoulder and into the westbound lanes of travel. The vehicle then flipped on its side and caught fire. Peterson succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash. Peterson was not wearing a seatbelt. Next of kin has been notified. 3989 / 3413 *End of Update* **Update** At this time the right lane is currently blocked, traffic…
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Disabled Man in Minion Costume Victim of Internet Prankster
A blind and disabled man dressed in a yellow Minion character costume who was entertaining as the mascot of a store on the boardwalk in Daytona Beach was allegedly the victim of a random attack by an Instagram internet performer. 25-year-old Ryan Nihart has two Instagram channels where he posts videos under the name Bouje Ratchet for a fan base of approximately 4,000 followers who view his material. On Sunday, July 8, Nihart reportedly went to the Daytona Beach boardwalk and approached 40-year-old Jamie Roehm. Roehm is a legally blind and disabled man who dresses in a costume depicting a character from the movie Despicable Me who works as the mascot of Jungle George, a business on the boardwalk. Continue reading →
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Stefano L. Molea, Partner | The Law Office of David P. Shapiro
Tuesday Thoughts: We are fortunate to have Stefano L. Molea- Criminal Defense Lawyer as a partner of the firm with the numerous positive reviews he receives from former clients, such as this one from Avvo: “He helped give me a second chance at life and helped me from not ruining my future.” Learn more about [...] The post Stefano L. Molea, Partner | The Law Office of David P. Shapiro appeared first on Law Office of David P. Shapiro.
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Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Maryland
More than four years after the General Assembly passed a new law making medical marijuana legal in Maryland, cannabis is now widely available for medical purposes in the state. The delays in making medical marijuana available were due to the time it took to build up an industry from the growers and the processors to doctors and dispensaries who recommend and sell the drug. The law was tweaked and Maryland saw legal battles after the General Assembly allowed the use of pot for medical purposes in 2013. Maryland’s original medical marijuana law stalled because it required academic medical centers to run programs, and none volunteered. The law was amended in 2014 to allow doctors certified by a state commission to recommend marijuana for patients with debilitating, severe and chronic illnesses. Although medical marijuana is legal in Maryland, many questions persist. Here are some of the most important ones: Why Does Marijuana Have Health Benefits? Cannabis is prescribed…
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Conroe PD Arrests 7 in Latest Prostitution Sting
During the week of July 9-13, a special operation was conducted targeting street-level prostitution crimes. This joint operation between the Conroe Police Department, Willis Police Department, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrests and conviction of seven females for prostitution. In regard to the series of arrests, Conroe Pd Sgt. Jeff Smith… Read more about Conroe PD Arrests 7 in Latest Prostitution Sting The post Conroe PD Arrests 7 in Latest Prostitution Sting appeared first on The Law Office of Matthew D. Sharp.
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Is It Disorderly Conduct? And How Should the School Respond?
A high school student throws a chair in the cafeteria. The chair doesn’t hit anyone; indeed, no one is in the immediate vicinity of the chair. The student runs out of the cafeteria. Has the student committed a crime? If so, how should school officials respond? The court of appeals addressed the first question in yesterday’s opinion in In re T.T.E., __ N.C. App. ___ (2018). T.T.E., a juvenile who was not yet sixteen, threw a chair in the cafeteria of Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville and then ran out of the cafeteria. The school resource officer, Mickey Ray, saw T.T.E. throw the chair and run from the room. Ray followed T.T.E. out of the cafeteria, snuck up behind him, and grabbed him by the shirt. T.T.E. cursed when Ray grabbed him and then told Ray he was playing with his brother when he threw the chair. T.T.E. was taken to a conference room, and a teacher at the school testified that the situation quickly settled down. The teacher said that T.T.E. was…
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Media advisory - reporters invited to observe a driver safety course, July 23, 7 a.m., Burley High School
Media Advisory July 17, 2018 Contact: ISP District 4 Office, Jerome, ID (208) 324-6000 Idaho State Police have created a driver safety course, with topics including roadway safety and interactions with law enforcement. Classes are available in the Mini-Cassia area upon request and when it is possible for a trooper to provide it. The public should request such classes from the ISP District 4 office by calling (208) 324-6000. Media representatives are invited to one of these classes. Who / Where: Idaho State Police provide a class to students at the Burley High School, Burley, ID. Contact can be made at the school front office. Please arrive a few minutes prior to the class start. What: Idaho State Police provide driver safety training in a classroom setting When: Monday, July 23, 7:00 a.m. ###
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Despite Legalizing Marijuana, Massachusetts Trafficking Laws Harshly Punish Unlicensed Distributors
Marijuana has been in the news this summer. Medical marijuana has been increasingly available in Massachusetts since it was approved, first by voters then by the legislature in 2012. There are currently 36 medical marijuana dispensaries regularly providing marijuana to medical cardholders. In the first half of 2018 well over 9,000 kilograms of marijuana has been dispensed to some 56,000 cardholders. On July 1, in compliance with a ballot initiative approving the recreational use of marijuana, the state licensed the first grower for recreational marijuana, approving 10-20,000 square feet of grow space. That single licensee, by industry estimates, should be capable of producing, very conservatively, 30 grams per square foot per harvest, or 30-60 kilograms per harvest. Assuming 6 harvests per year, this licensee should be able to produce 180-360 kilograms of marijuana per year. There are 40 pending applications for cultivation licenses. In…
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Three Recent Product Recalls That Made Headlines
Have you ever wondered who is accountable for making sure the products we use every day are safe to be used? The answer can vary depending on the specific product in question, but one independent federal regulatory agency is at the center of product safety in the United States. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is a government organization that examines products for safety and removes unsafe products through recalls. The agency controls over 15,000 products including children’s toys and furniture, household appliances, power tools, and even fireworks. Throughout the years, the CPSC has had to wield its power through recalls in order to keep consumers like you and me safe. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is similar to the CPSC and regulates motor vehicle safety. General Motors Issues Huge Recall Due to Dangerous Defect Product recalls are generally voluntary, meaning that the company in question is asked—but not…
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