IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE Teresa Baker Public Information Officer Headquarters 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642 (208) 884-7122 Fax (208) 884-7087 For Immediate Release: 3/11/15 at 5:38 p.m. Idaho State Police arrested Misty L. Prestwich, 28, of Idaho Falls for Felony Eluding an Officer, Aggravated Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, and two misdemeanor warrants from Ada County. Prestwich led ISP and officers from a number of other agencies on a series of pursuits covering 133 miles after a trooper initially attempted to stop the black 1997 Dodge Neon Prestwich was driving for speeding on I-15 at milepost 96 near Blackfoot at approximately 1:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The pursuit was called off for safety reasons at times when Prestwich reached speeds of up to 120 mph. The pursuit ended on westbound…
ISP arrests driver after pursuit and crash
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Houston Attorney Grant Scheiner tells CW39 NewsFix viewers, “There’s no such thing as ‘No Refusal.’”
Be smart and know your rights when stopped for DWI or DUI. Houston Attorney Grant Scheiner tells CW39 NewsFix viewers, “There’s no such thing as ‘No Refusal.’” was last modified: March 12th, 2015 by Grant Scheiner The post Houston Attorney Grant Scheiner tells CW39 NewsFix viewers, “There’s no such thing as ‘No Refusal.’” appeared first on Scheiner Law Group, P.C..
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Shami Witness: Police Seek Another 6 Months to File Charges
Pro-ISIS Tweeter and news disseminator Mehdi Masroor Biswas, aka @Shami Witness, arrested in India in December, 2014, is still in custody in India. No charges have been filed. He hasn't had a bail hearing yet. The latest 90 day extension of time... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Avdic & Bunnings on Spillover Effects of Crime
Daniel Avdic and Christian Bünnings (Uppsala University and University of Duisburg-Essen - CINCH, Universität Duisburg-Essen) have posted Does the Burglar Also Disturb the Neighbor? Crime Spillovers on Individual Well-Being on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Indirect psychological effects induced by...
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Lain on Botched Executions
Corinna Lain (University of Richmond - School of Law) has posted The Politics of Botched Executions (University of Richmond Law Review, Vol. 48, (2015 Forthcoming)) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: For decades now, America’s death penalty has been beset...
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Bill eliminating pick-a-pal grand jury system clears committee
State Sen. John Whitmire's bill eliminating the "key man" system for picking grand jurors cleared the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee yesterday. Reported the Houston Chronicle (March 10):A state Senate committee voted unanimously Tuesday to junk Texas' controversial and long-standing "pick-a-pal system" in which judges use friends to recommend other friends to serve on grand juries.Instead, the Senate Criminal Justice Commission approved Senate Bill 135 that will allow judges to select grand jurors from the regular jury pool, with an emphasis on making grand juries more reflective of the diverse communities they serve.The state law governing Texas' grand jury selection rules has been in effect for decades, allowing judges to select friends as "commissioners" who then recommend names of prospective grand jurors to the judge to be selected. ...Sen. John Whitmire, a Houston Democrat and the author of the measure, said…
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If I Failed The Alcotest, Will I Be Convicted Of DUI In New Jersey?
Failing the Alcotest in New Jersey certainly provides valuable evidence that the prosecution will try to use against you in a DUI case, but it definitely doesn’t mean that you’re certain to be convicted of DUI in New Jersey. There are a number of ways that Alcotest results can be challenged by an experienced New Jersey DUI attorney, and in some cases, Alcotest results can be thrown out entirely by the judge. There are many defenses in DUI cases in New Jersey, and when you choose to work with an experienced DUI attorney, you stand the best chance of experiencing the least possible sanction, or beating the charge entirely. Attorney Matthew Reisig has helped more than 1,000 drivers in New Jersey avoid conviction on DUI charges from the alcotest, and he can help you build the strongest possible case in your defense. Call 732-625-9660 today for a free consultation with one of New Jersey’s most experienced DUI alcotest attorneys.
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Is It Possible To Be Sentenced To Something Other Than Jail For DUI In New Jersey?
It is possible, when facing jail time related to a DUI conviction, to convince a judge to sentence you to an alternative option, including work release, a sober living house, drug or alcohol rehab programs, or work furlough. These options are not usually on the table, which is one reason why it’s so important to work with an experienced New Jersey DUI attorney as your case proceeds. Not every alternative is right for every driver convicted of DUI, but there are always arguments to be made for a particular outcome in your case. Obviously, the best outcome is not being convicted at all, but when you need to protect yourself from undue hardship after a DUI conviction, Attorney Matthew Reisig can help. Call 732-625-9660 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey DUI defense attorney.
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What Is Arson (N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1) In New Jersey
In New Jersey, Arson (N.J.S.A 2C:17-1) is defined as intentionally starting a fire or explosion, which thereby recklessly places another person in danger of bodily injury or death; places a building or structure belonging to another in danger of damage or destruction; with the purpose of collecting insurance for the damage or destruction to the property; with the purpose of damaging or destroying a structure to exempt it from regulations of the State, county, or other authority; or recklessly endangering a forest with the risk of damage or destruction. Violation of any one of these provisions is grounds to be charged with Arson in New Jersey. The punishment if convicted under N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1 is a prison sentence between three and five years and a $15,000 fine. You’ll also face various fees, fines, and restitution payments. Arson is an extremely serious charge that requires strong legal defense right away. Call attorney Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 for a free…
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Sheehy on Defending Battered Women
Elizabeth A. Sheehy (University of Ottawa - Common Law Section) has posted Defending Battered Women on Trial (Defending Battered Women on Trial: Lessons from the Transcripts (Vancouver: UBC Press, 2014), pp 1-18) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: In the...
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What Is Aggravated Arson (N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1) In New Jersey?
Arson and Aggravated Arson are both covered under the same statute in New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1, with the major difference between the two charges being the element of recklessness versus the element of intent. In Arson prosecutions, a person is charged with recklessly endangering others or their property. Aggravated Arson is a much more serious charge, and alleges that you acted with purpose and knowledge. Aggravated Arson charges are described by the following provisions: A person commits aggravated arson when he starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on his own property or another’s: 1) Thereby purposely and knowingly placing another person in danger of death or bodily injury; or 2) With the purpose of destroying a building or structure of another; or 3) With the purpose of collecting insurance for the destruction or damage to such property under circumstances which recklessly place any other person in danger of death or bodily injury; or 4) With the…
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What Are The Penalties For Aggravated Arson (N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1) In New Jersey?
Aggravated Arson (N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1) is considered an extremely serious crime in New Jersey, because the allegation is that you intended to harm someone else, their property, or to profit from the damage or destruction of your own property while recklessly endangering others. Usually, Aggravated Arson is charged as a Second Degree Crime, which is comparable to a serious felony in other states. Prison sentences for Aggravated Arson are between five and 10 years, with fines running as high as $150,000, plus restitution. In cases where a person pays another person to start a fire that meets the definition or Aggravated Arson, or a person accepts money or other consideration in exchange for starting a fire that meets the terms of the statute (whether payment is ever made), Aggravated Arson can be charged as a First Degree Crime. Judges have a great deal of latitude in determining how long your sentence will be, but it will almost certainly be counted in decades. Aggravated Arson…
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Thaman on Marxist and Soviet Criminal Law
Stephen C. Thaman (Saint Louis University - School of Law) has posted Marxist and Soviet Law (The Oxford Handbook of Criminal Law (Markus D. Dubber and Tatjana Hörnle, eds.), Chpt. 14, 2014) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: This chapter...
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Republican Senators Write Iran, 155k Sign Treason Petition
Here is the letter Republican senators sent to the leadership of Iran. Iran responded it has no legal value. Republicans do not speak for Congress or the President who is Commander in Chief. They should be sanctioned for even writing it. I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Lasagni on Bank Criminal Investigations
Giulia Lasagni has posted Recalibrating Bank Criminal Investigations and Supervisory Oversight after the Financial Crisis: A Comparison between the U.S. and the E.U. (Criminal Law Bulletin, Forthcoming) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: After the financial crisis of 2006-2007, a...
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Defendant challenges the sufficiency of the indictment
In U.S. v. Bailey, defendant appealed his convictions for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography in violation of 18 U.S.C § 2251(a) and 18 U.S.C § 2252A(a)(5)(B) respectively. He argued that the indictment was insufficiently clear and that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction on one of the counts. After a bench trial, the district court made findings of fact that defendant video recorded the child victim after living her note instructing where and when to masturbate. He was seen in one recording giving the victim money in order to induce her to masturbate. He is also heard in the recording, telling her that she had better hurry up and masturbate. First he challenges the sufficiency of the indictment. Bailey concedes that his challenge is made for the first time on appeal, and therefore the court of appeals review is limited. His challenge has two parts. First is count one through four. He argues that the language of…
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ACOSO CALLEJERO
El 10 de marzo del año en curso (2015), el Historiador, Dr. Nelson Manrique, publicó en el Diario La República, matutino peruano, el artículo "Discriminación versus Respeto", en el que aborda el racismo y la reciente ley que castiga el "Acoso Callejero". El mismo que podrán encontrar en el siguiente enlace: http://www.larepublica.pe/columnistas/en-construccion/discriminacion-versus-respeto-10-03-2015. Como no estoy de acuerdo con la malhadada ley, escribí mi opinión, posteriormente un buen amigo virtual, con una de sus muy inteligentes frases, logró que recordará la nota del Dr. Manrique y le expuse, en un diálogo muy alturado, lo que pensaba de tan estúpida iniciativa convertida ya en Ley de la República fatalmente, desarrollándose este cambio de ideas que, aspiro sea lo suficientemente motivador para que ustedes amigos puedan sacar sus propias…
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**Update - All lanes open** Crash on Interstate 15 blocking the left lane near Arimo.
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Idaho State Police District 5 5205 South 5th Ave. Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299 (208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068 For Immediate Release: 3/12/15 08:15 Please direct questions to the District Office ****Update**** Crews have finished cleaning up the wreckage from the scene of this morning's crash. All lanes of Interstate 15 are now open. The left northbound lane was blocked for just under ten hours. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** On Thursday, March 12, 2015, at 5:54 a.m., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle crash, northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 37, near Arimo. Thomas Mounts, 34, of Rexburg, was traveling northbound on Interstate 15 in a 2007…
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Maryland Self Defense
In Maryland, there are a number of self defenses that can be asserted by the Defendant if they are charged with assault or a related crime. We have compiled a couple of the most common defenses and what a Judge or Jury would have to find for a person to be found not guilty in Maryland. If you have been charged with a crime in Maryland and you believe you have a self defense or defense or others argument, contact the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, at 410-288-2900 for immediate help and to schedule a free consultation. You can also email the office to schedule an appointment. Defense of Others In Maryland, defense of others is a defense, and the Judge or jury are required to find the defendant not guilty if all of the following four factors are present during the trial: The defendant actually believed that the person he was defending was in immediate and imminent danger of bodily harm; The defendant’s belief was reasonable; The defendant used…
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Ferguson Resignations Underline Need for National Criminal Justice Reform
Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images Several Ferguson, Missouri officials have now resigned after the release of a scathing Department of Justice (DOJ) report on that city’s police department that documented a widespread pattern of racial discrimination. What is now needed is implementation of criminal justice reforms not only within Ferguson but also nationwide. Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson resigned on March 11 after the DOJ report revealed systemic issues of racial bias and other abuses by the Ferguson Police Department. Earlier this week, a municipal judge, Ronald Brockmeyer, and John Shaw, the city manager, resigned from their posts. Two police officers have also resigned, and a court clerk is no longer at her post after the report revealed she sent racist emails. However, Ferguson is sadly not unique, and many of the systemic problems identified by the DOJ plague police departments across the country. A separate report by the Presidential Task Force on 21st…
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