This Sunday, January 11, marks the grim 13th anniversary of the opening of the prison at Guantanamo Bay. With the momentum President Obama has now, he must make this anniversary Guantanamo’s last. Here are 11 reasons why closing the prison now is a human rights imperative: 1. THEY DON’T KNOW WHEN – IF EVER – THEY WILL BE FREE Imagine if you were in prison. Now imagine you had no idea when, if ever, you would be charged with a crime or released. For more than 100 men at Guantanamo, indefinite detention is a cruel reality. They face the prospect of remaining in limbo—their lives on hold—forever. 2. WE HAVE MOMENTUM Activists protest the 10th anniversary of the Guantanamo Bay, Washington DC, 11 January 2012 Six years ago, President Obama ordered Guantánamo closed within a year. In the face of his failure, we have kept up the pressure through protests around the globe. And we are beginning to see long overdue progress: in the…
11 Reasons January 11th Must Be Guantanamo’s Last Anniversary
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Boston Bombing Trial Moves Forward
Should Boston bomber Tsarnaev get the death penalty? The post Boston Bombing Trial Moves Forward appeared first on .
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Our Firm Wins Appeal in Case Involving Unlawful Search of Cellphone
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NY Penal Law 220.03, 221.10 and 221.40 ...cont
There are many tactics used by law enforcement to justify a drug possession charge, the process from the moment an arrest or “DAT” (Desk Appearance Ticket) is issued will be critical to the outcome of your case. While law enforcement sends the substance recovered from you to the lab to determine what it is, and whether the amount you had on your person is enough to charge you with a felony drug charge, you should be working actively with your criminal defense attorney before the first appearance. After the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in People v. Kalin, New York criminal defense attorneys and lawyers have been dealt a more difficult hand when defending their clients in matters involving drug crimes such as Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree (PL 220.03), Criminal Possession of Marijuana (PL 221.10) and Criminal Sale of Marijuana (PL 221.40). Specifically, Kalin changed the “policy” that in order to remove the…
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Should honoring vets and PTSD call for commuting a death sentence?
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THE 1ST AMENDMENT AND A COWED PRESS.
THE 1ST AMENDMENT AND A COWED PRESS. Posted by Edmund R. Folsom, Esq. January 10, 2015 Free speech is under attack in the free nations of the western world, in a way more effective than I have otherwise seen in my lifetime. We are witnessing that the most effective way to bring our mighty western press to heel–to secure their submission– is to make them understand that giving offense to adherents of a particular religion places them at credible, personal risk of murder. A dozen people were murdered on Wednesday at the French magazine Charlie Hebdo, because that magazine published cartoons that offended adherents of a particular religion whose name, it appears, cannot be mentioned in the mainstream press. Yet, with all the gushing of sentiment in the wake of those murders, that “we are all Charlie Hebdo,” there isn’t a single major news outlet that will show you the cartoons at the center of the news story; the cartoons that created the…
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Anonymous Hackers Take Down French Jihadist Forum
After threatening to retaliate for the Charlie Hebdo attacks a few days ago, hackers affiliated with Anonymous have taken credit for hacking a French Jihadist forum called ansar-alhaqq.net. But according to Mashable, the forum was only down for an... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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83 Year Old Female Protester Arrested Outside Dick Cheney's House
700,000 people marched in France today for freedom and to show their solidarity with the victims of the Charlie Hebdo killings in Paris. In Suburban Washington, Code Pink and Witness Against Torture led about 20 people in a protest tour against... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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BGer 6B_718/2014: Die Verhältnismässigkeit bei der Anordnung eines DNA-Profils
Die beschuldigte Person störte mit anderen Personen ein Symposium an der Uni Bern und deponierte Mist auf den Tischen im Vortragsraum. Sie wurde wegen Verunreinigung vom fremdem Eigentum mit einer Busse bestraft (kantonaler Straftatbestand). Die Uni Bern stellte keinen Strafantrag gemäss Art. 30 StGB. Die beschuldigte Person wehrte sich nicht gegen die Busse, hingegen gegen die Tatsache, dass sie erkennungsdienstlich behandelt und gar die Erstellung eines DNA-Profils angeordnet wurde, dies anlässlich der Festnahme auf dem Polizeiposten.Sämtliche Zwangsmassnahmen kommen generell nur dann zum Zug, wenn gem. Art. 197 Abs. 1 lit. b. StPO ein hinreichender Tatverdacht vorliegt. Hinweise auf eine strafbare Handlung müssen erheblich und konkreter Natur sein, um einen hinreichenden Tatverdacht zu begründen (Erw. 1.3.1 mit Verweis auf weitere Rechtsprechung). Dass andere Personen in einer anderen Protestaktion eine Konferenz störten, begründe…
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Eisenhower and the Internet
I've never really thought of Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States, as a prophet. The former general, politician and university president seemed more of a technocrat, a dry-as-dust sort of fellow fit for the 1950s, but not much more. He was Ozzie and Harriet's president; not mine. Shane Harris has me reassessing my view. His book "@War: The Rise of the Military-Internet Complex," also inspired me to re-read Eisenhower's farewell address from 1961, the speech which made famous the notion of a "military-industrial complex." Eisenhower warned that the tools we use to defend ourselves from others are easily turned against us in silent, unintended ways. Harris warns chillingly that personal anonymity, a necessary precondition to privacy, may be incompatible with cybersecurity. As manufacturing and industry is replaced by digital technology, a new behemoth arises—the military-internet complex, Harris warns. This new…
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Selbstleseverfahren, Band 92
Wie es bei „Maybrit Illner“ im ZDF wirklich zugeht Wie Computer Einbrecher in den Knast bringen Krankenpfleger gesteht Tötung von 30 Patienten Ulvi K.: Kommt die zweite Wiederaufnahme? Deutschland muss Vielfalt akzeptieren 1000 Peitschenhiebe für Kritik am Islam Ausbildungszeitschriften: Das ginge doch einfacher Überforderte Justiz in Brandenburg? Einem nackten Mann in die Tasche gegriffen E-Mails von Kunden müssen individuell beantwortet werden Spiegel und Focus am Samstag: große Hoffnung, hohes Risiko Das Versagen der Presse: Die Angst ist ein schnell wirkendes Gift — Hinweis: Wir haben unsere Feed-Adresse aktualisiert: http://www.strafakte.de/feed/ Bitte aktualisieren Sie die Adresse demnächst in Ihrem Feed-Reader, um sicherzustellen, dass Sie auch weiterhin den Feed erhalten. © Strafakte.de: Twitter — Facebook — Google + | Impressum
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Single vehicle crash westbound I-184 at milepost 4
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: 01/11/15 5:07 a.m. Please direct questions to the District Office On January 11, 2015, at approximately 3:22 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash westbound I-184 at milepost 4, near the Garden City exit. Amanda Haven, 22, of Boise, was westbound on the connector in a 2000 Saturn SL. Haven's vehicle slid into the median and struck the barrier, coming to rest in the left lane. Haven was transported to the St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise by ground ambulance. The two left lanes were blocked for approximately one hour. Haven was not wearing her seatbelt. The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police. DSP…
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Half The Human Side Of Death
Maybe it should be noted more often that police are no more “pure evil” as some want to paint them than anyone else. Sure, guys like ex-cop Glennon play that game, dehumanizing their enemy to enhance their own delusion, but it’s a lie for everyone, not just Glennon. Just as a cop’s life has value, so too does the non-cop. Just as the non-cop’s life has value, so too does the cop. When the piece that we see is the cop shooting, it’s easy not to realize that the cop is a human being, and the flip-side of the shooter is the human being who just killed another one. Even the shield can’t block the realization that the “thing” it just killed is another human being. This video of Billings, Montana Police Officer Grant Morrison, after killing 38-year-old Richard Ramirez, shows the aftermath: The backstory is that Ramirez’s car was stopped by Morrison for a traffic violation. Police video showed…
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Stalking
Elizabeth NJ Stalking Offense Defense Attorney What may have started out as harmful conduct, may quickly turn into the criminal offense known as Stalking. Broadly speaking, stalking laws are intended to prevent repetitive harassing or threatening behavior by one party against another. These preemptive charges are utilized in the hopes of preventing any future harmful contact between the two parties. Depending on the circumstances of your case, these charges may be classified as either a third or fourth degree offense. The former of which carries up to five (5) years in a state penitentiary. Moreover, these penalties may be increased based on other ancillary charges such as harassment or terroristic threats. It is crucial that you consult with a criminal defense attorney if you or a loved one are facing charges for stalking. Call our Cranford Defense Firm for immediate assistance in this regard. When Is A Person Guilty Of Stalking In Union County Or Elsewhere in New Jersey? As…
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Disarming A Police Officer
In the midst of a scuffle with law enforcement, whether done intentionally or unintentionally, an individual can be charged with attempting to disarm. The alleged attempt of disarming can involve the officer’s gun, baton, pepper spray, handcuffs or any other list of items that constitute a weapon. As you now unfortunately know, a charge for disarming a police officer enters into a very murky area when it comes to your liberty although this offense is less than cut-and-dry in many cases. A skilled criminal attorney like those at our firm can frequently take advantage of the facts and law in these cases and avoid jail, etc. Call a former prosecutor on our defense team to learn exactly how we would go about achieve the best outcome in your case. The initial consultation is free of charge. How Serious Is A Disarming Law Enforcement Charge? Under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-11, Disarming a Law Enforcement Corrections Officer, is a second degree crime and can result in up to 10 years in…
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The Academic Indulgence
In an insightful post, followed by even more insightful comments, lawprof Eugene Mazo questions the efficacy of his dabbling in the practice of law by handling an appeal. Most students think professors don’t practice law. I would guess, however, that many professors try to keep some hand in practice. They sometimes argue appeals, for example, serve as expert witnesses in cases in their areas of expertise, or work on various pro bono matters. And that, of course, does not include the important work that law school clinics do, which is all of the above and much, much more. That he deems this “keep[ing] some hand in practice” is itself disturbing. This ain’t exactly practicing law, Gene. But that aside, let’s get to the crux of the matter. I was back in the saddle this week. On Thursday morning, I appeared in a California courtroom to argue an appeal. After the oral argument, the trial lawyer asked me how my job as a law professor impacted…
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Random thoughts through January 11, 2015.
By Fairfax Count/Northern Virginia criminal defense lawyer Jon Katz. Defending DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving, drugs, marijuana/medical marijuana/cultivation, sex cases, felonies and misdemeanors. Fighting relentlessly for the best possible results for his clients On Sundays, I sometimes veer well beyond the law in my blog entries, including the following post that collects my random thoughts on the law, government, and beyond from my Twitter postings at @jonkatz5 and elsewhere. THE LAW WORLD - D.C. Ct. App. reverses assault conviction for violation of 6th Amendment'sConfrontation Clause. - Former Va. governor Bob McDonnell was sentenced to two years in prison, which is well below the applicable voluntary sentencing guidelines. - Former D.C. police officer West Taylor told me this past week of the story I missed, of his shooting dead a home robber in 2013 in Calvert County,…
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Woman Convicted of Sex Trafficking in Federal Court
Letha Montemayor Tucker, 53, a North Hills resident, was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison on Friday for sex trafficking a girl aged 12 to 13 in an activity that was photographed and circulated widely in child pornography rings. Tucker could have received more than 12 years in prison, but the judge opted for a lesser sentence after considering her physical and mental health problems and her past as a victim of abuse. Tucker, was arrested in January 2013 after federal authorities announced that they were looking for a man and woman who appeared to be molesting a girl in photos that were circulating online.
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Police Chase Leads to Crash and Arrests in Lake Forest
Several people were injured, one critically, in an car crash after a police chase Friday night, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said Saturday. The chase began around 10:30 p.m. in the area of Toledo Way and Serrano Road in Lake Forest, OCSD Lt. Jeff Hallock said in a statement. Deputies suspected that the driver of a 2002 Ford Explorer was operating the vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The deputies followed it for about 5 minutes through Lake Forest, Irvine and Mission Viejo. The pursuit ended on southbound Trabuco Road near Carlota Drive in Mission Viejo, when the Explorer struck an embankment. The female driver, 18, of the Explorer was ejected and suffered life-threatening injuries and remained hospitalized Saturday night in grave condition. The 20-year-old male passenger had moderate injuries and remained hospitalized, and a 18-year-old female passenger had minor injuries and was treated and released. An investigation determined that the…
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Prosecutors block DNA test that could clear man's name
1-11-2015 New Jersey: A Long Branch man, convicted decades ago of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in the city, has always maintained his innocence. Although Dion Harrell, 48, has been out of prison for about 17 years, after serving four years of an eight-year prison term, he still wants to clear his name. But the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office is blocking Harrell's attempt to have
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