Several regional sections of New York's Commission on Statewide Attorney Discipline met recently to discuss, in part, whether an independent Commission on Prosecutorial Misconduct should be formed to address the growing public recognition that some prosecutors (and, more importantly, prosecutorial offices) were cutting constitutional corners to gain convictions, with disastrous consequences. (NYLJ with pay wall here). It was a collision of sorts between competing interests and voices. It's not hard to guess who won.From one direction came the proponents who saw such behavior as a real threat to due process and public confidence in the criminal justice system. Treating such misconduct as serious was a critical step towards eliminating it, and the first step would be the public recognition afforded by the creation of a state-wide commission. Barreling down the main avenue at full tilt from the opposite direction was the system's constant desire to insulate itself…
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN OHIO DRIVER GETS A DUI IN ANOTHER STATE?
I’m traveling to another state for a seminar next week. It just so happens the state is Nevada, and the seminar is in Las Vegas. For me, there is no risk of being convicted of DUI in Nevada because the trip is all about education! Sometimes, however, an Ohio driver comes home with the unwanted souvenir of an out-of-state DUI conviction. When it comes to DUI, what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas: there are consequences in Ohio for a DUI conviction in another state. The consequence in Ohio for an out-of-state DUI conviction is suspension of the person’s Ohio driver license. Another state cannot suspend an Ohio driver’s license. Instead, if that state is part of the Interstate Driver License Compact, that state transmits to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) information that the Ohio driver was convicted of DUI in the other state. The Ohio BMV then takes action against the person’s Ohio driver’s license according to Ohio law. Ohio law…
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September 26th is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Be Careful With Your Excess Prescription Medications.
Today, September 26th, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. It’s a day where you can safely, conveniently, and responsibly dispose of expired and unwanted prescription drugs at collection sites in your community. This way no one else takes your medications in a way not intended. It used to be that we had to lock up our liquor cabinets, but now we need to lock up our medicine chests and make sure that no one has access to controlled substances. Young people especially may view these prescription drugs as "safe" and not be aware of the danger when they take them in excess of as prescribed or when they are mixed with other drugs or alcohol.Whether it is that someone might use them for unintended purposes (such as recreational partying or getting high) or may use them to harm themselves or end their life, we have to be careful. Here’s why this matters: More Americans are dying from drug overdoses by improperly using prescribed…
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2015.82: More Gaslamp Legal Follies
Email to me from Gaslamp’s lawyer Tim Sutherland, subject “post comments”: Mark, I called your office to discuss the post on your website. If you would, please provide me with a time that you are free. Thanks, Tim My response: Sure, Tim. As soon as you release the full door video. I have not yet received a response. I’m not holding my breath because my bet is, as I’ve said before, that the full door video will show that Sutherland and his client Gaslamp are lying about what happened on the night of September 11th, 2015. Meanwhile, the Houston Press reports that Gaslamp owner Ayman Jarrah “wants out, says allegations of racism have ‘hurt me more than anybody else.'”1 In Sutherland’s original video he referred to extortion and criminal charges filed against a former employee. The Houston Press article elucidates: Tim Sutherland…claims Matte “asked us for $10,000 in order to not go and speak with Brandon Ball…
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Funds to Compensate Victims of Mesothelioma and Asbestos Related Cancers
There are tremendous numbers of ads from mesothelioma lawyers and attorneys across all media publicizing compensation for victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos related cancers and diseases. There have been over 50 funds established for people who have become ill as a result of long ago asbestos exposure. The most detailed explanation of the history […]
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NFL Week 3 2015
We will update this Sunday with some more picks. SURVIVOR POOL II. ENTER NOW. SEND AN EMAIL WITH THE SUBJECT LINE POOL B. Mad-dog corner: Doggy had a tough week last week, going 0-3. He tries to bounce back this week with these picks: Indy -3 in a short week, over Tennessee. Eagles even over the Jets in New Jersey. Broncos -3 over Lions. Denver at Detroit. Sunday night. The visiting Broncos have ten days rest, are playing at night, in-doors, against a mediocre Lions team. Maybe the Broncos have issues on offense. But they will be ready. Give the 3, take the Broncos who go to 3-0.Raiders + 3.5 at Cleveland. Weird things occurring at the mistake by the lake. Meanwhile, the Raiders who were 0-8 on the road last year, have an above average offense. They can hang with the Browns, who have an emerging QB controversy. Take the team on the rise. Take the over 41.5.Cardinals -6 1/2 at home over 49'ers. This is a trap game. The 49'ers were never in…
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Federal Gun Indictment of Missing Easton Connecticut Couple’s Son Kyle Navin Reveals Just How Aggressive Connecticut Law Enforcement Can Be In Investigating Connecticut Missing Person Cases
This month’s Connecticut federal grand jury indictment of Bridgeport resident Kyle Navin on federal gun charges illustrates just how heavy-handed law enforcement can be when they can’t crack a missing persons case. Kyle Navin’s parents—Easton Connecticut’s Jeffrey and Jeanette Navin—have been missing since August 4, and Connecticut State Police have taken over the investigation from the Easton Police Department, in part because the investigation of the Navins’ disappearance has involved multiple towns and jurisdictions within the State of Connecticut and elsewhere. Regardless of whether Connecticut police believe Kyle had anything to do with his parents’ disappearance, it is clear that federal law enforcement authorities are putting tremendous pressure on Kyle Navin by indicting him on serious gun charges, and even opposing bail which is arguably a serious denial of his constitutional rights. The case begs an even more…
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The Beauty Of Winning Baseball
My heart skips a beat every time I enter a ballpark and see the perfect symmetry of the infield diamond enveloped by the wide swath of green outfield grass. I love the meandering pace of the game, the sport's connection to its own and this country's history, the contrasting forces of power and precision, the strategy and the statistics, and the fact that the game has room not only for the pure athleticism of Yoenis Cespedis but also for the phenomenon that is 42-year old, 285-pound Bartolo Colon. Baseball is a beautiful game. But, I have to admit, it is a whole lot more beautiful when your team is winning. You can usually delude yourself through much of a hopeless baseball season that your team can pull it together and make a run for the playoffs down the stretch -- especially now that there are two wildcard teams. Reality doesn't usually hit until sometime in August. And…
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Michigan Driver's License Restoration - Easier than you Think
Winning back your Michigan driver's license always sounds like a great idea after you've lost it. For anyone whose license has been revoked by the Michigan Secretary of State after 2 or more DUI's, life is hard because getting around is hard. Still, people manage to find a way to at least get by, even if that means not being able to get or take a better job because of transportation issues. At some point, just about everyone hops online to find out what it takes to get back on the road. For a Michigan driver's license restoration lawyer like me, the process seems simple because I have gone through it thousands of times. For the person just trying to figure out what to do, however, it seems like a lot. In fact, the more you look, the more complex getting your license back seems. In this article, which is more about motivation than information, I want to make clear that with the right help, you can safely navigate through this legal jungle and be able…
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**Final Update** Vehicle fire in Elmore County blocking Interstate 84 both directions.
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: 9/27/15 1:59 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office *****BEGINNING OF FINAL UPDATE***** All lanes of travel are clear at this time. KB / LS *****END OF FINAL UPDATE***** **UPDATE 2** Traffic control has been put in place to allow westbound vehicles through the scene in one lane. Crews are still working to clear the rest of the scene. SC/KJ ******************* **************************** ************************* *********************** ****************** **UPDATE** The eastbound lanes of traffic are no longer blocked. Crews are working to open one lane of westbound traffic shortly. SC/KJ ***************** ************************ ************************…
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Defense Attorney For Parental Education Neglect (O.R.C. 2919.222) In The Cleveland, OH Area
Criminal Defense Attorney Help Those With Parental Education Neglect (O.R.C. 2919.222) Charges Parents of children who are suspended or expelled from school, or who are excessively absent or truant, may be subject to mandatory parental education classes by the local school board. Read More
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Criminal Defense Attorney For Misrepresentation Relating To Provision Of Child Care (O.R.C. 2919.224) In The Cleveland, Ohio Area
Criminal Defense Lawyer Helps With Misrepresentation Relating to Provision of Child Care (O.R.C. 2919.224) Charges Daycares and other child care facilities operate under a strict regulatory regime in Ohio that is intended to protect children, ease the minds of parents, and ensure high standards of safety and security for all involved. Read More
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Defense Lawyer For Interference With Custody (O.R.C. 2919.23) In The Cleveland, Ohio Area
Criminal Defense Attorney For Interference With Custody (O.R.C. 2919.23) While Interference With Custody (O.R.C. 2919.23) is a charge usually applied when a non-custodial parent refuses to abide by a court order and fails to return their child to the custodial parent, there are other circumstances where it can be charged. For instance, removing a child from juvenile detention or a mental health facility is also an interference with custody, as is aiding or enticing a child to leave their custodial residence. Read More
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Cleveland Defense Attorney For Interfering With Action To Issue Or Modify Support Order (O.R.C. 2919.231)
Criminal Defense Lawyer For Interfering With Action to Issue or Modify Support Order (O.R.C. 2919.231) When legal action is pending between parents, or alleged parents, it is against the law to use threats, harassment, or violence to try to stop the other party from pursuing a child support order, or modifying an existing order. Read More
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Cleveland Criminal Defense Attorney For Contributing To Unruliness Or Delinquency Of A Child (O.R.C. 2919.24)
Defense Lawyer Help Those Facing Contributing To Unruliness Or Delinquency Of A Child (O.R.C. 2919.24) Charges Charges that a parent has contributed to a child’s unwillingness to submit to authority, to attend school as required by law, or has otherwise encouraged conduct in a child that could harm the child’s morals or health, can be devastating to the entire family. Read More
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How Can I Avoid Being Charged With DUI As A Second Offense In New Jersey? I Pled Guilty To DUI Three Years Ago.
Generally, a DUI conviction from three years ago will mean that a subsequent DUI will be charged as a second offense, but not always. Read More
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I Had A DUI In New Jersey Years Ago. What Kind Of Trouble Am I In For A Second DUI?
How your DUI will be charged depends on several things. First, how long ago was your previous conviction? Read More
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New Jersey Defense Attorney For Willful Nonsupport (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-5)
Defense Attorney Helps With Willful Nonsupport (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-5) Charges Willful Nonsupport (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-5) is charged when someone fails to make child or spousal support payments even though they have the means to pay it and know of their legal obligation to do so. Willful Nonsupport is a fourth degree crime in New Jersey, meaning that if you intentionally fall behind on child support or similar obligations, you can go to jail for up to 18 months, though in practice jail time is rarely a first option for judges. Willful Nonsupport does have the potential to cause you significant and expensive headaches now and in the future. Read MoreThe post New Jersey Defense Attorney For Willful Nonsupport (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-5) appeared first on New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney - Matthew Reisig.
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Defense Attorney For Abandonment, Neglect Of Elderly Person, Disabled Adult (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-8) In New Jersey
Defense Attorney Helps With Abandonment, Neglect Of Elderly Person, Disabled Adult (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-8) Charges It is a crime in New Jersey to abandon or neglect a disabled adult or elderly person to whom you have a legal duty to care. Under Abandonment, Neglect of Elderly Person, Disabled Adult (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-8), New Jersey prosecutors can charge you with a third degree crime for conduct that they believe put the mental or physical health of one of the described classes of people in jeopardy. Conviction can carry a sentence of 3-5 years and a $15,000 fine, plus professional consequences for caregivers who are charged under the statute. Whatever your relation to the victim, allegations of neglect or abandonment of another person are devastating. Read MoreThe post Defense Attorney For Abandonment, Neglect Of Elderly Person, Disabled Adult (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-8) In New Jersey appeared first on New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney - Matthew Reisig.
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Criminal Defense Attorney For Endangering The Welfare Of An Incompetent Person (N.J.S.A 2C:24-7)
Defense Attorney Helps With Endangering The Welfare Of An Incompetent Person (N.J.S.A 2C:24-7) Charges Comparable to a misdemeanor in other states, New Jersey’s Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent Person (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7) is graded as a disorderly persons offense and carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail. The allegation is that you acted in a manner that was injurious to the mental, physical, or moral welfare of a person who is unable to care for himself because of a mental disease or defect. These types of allegations against the caregivers of disabled adults are extremely damaging, whether your role is professional or you are caring for a family member with a disability. Read MoreThe post Criminal Defense Attorney For Endangering The Welfare Of An Incompetent Person (N.J.S.A 2C:24-7) appeared first on New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney - Matthew Reisig.
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