Under-the-Radar Routes for Refugees: It appears the Obama administration is pursuing under-the-radar "alternative" ways to admit more Syrian and other refugees as soon as this year, causing further fear of the crisis becoming a "terrorist Trojan horse." Adam Shaw of Fox News reports that during a "high-level meeting" on March 30 in Geneva between the administration and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, commissioner Filippo Grandi called for pursuing "alternative avenues" for refugees, such as more flexible mechanisms for family reunification, including extended family members. He also suggested labor mobility schemes, student visas and scholarships, and visas for medical reasons. Some have expressed concern that the Obama administration isn't "going to let anyone know about it" and that if refugees are coming in through several different visa programs, properly vetting…
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5 Reasons Marijuana Is Not Medicine
Bertha Madras, professor of psychobiology at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, has this article in the WaPo with the above title.Data from 2015 indicate that 30 percent of current cannabis users harbor a use disorder -- more Americans are dependent on cannabis than on any other illicit drug. Yet marijuana advocates have relentlessly pressured the federal government to shift marijuana from Schedule I -- the most restrictive category of drug -- to another schedule or to de-schedule it completely. Their rationale? "States have already approved medical marijuana"; "rescheduling will open the floodgates for research"; and "many people claim that marijuana alone alleviates their symptoms."Yet unlike drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration, "dispensary marijuana" has no quality control, no standardized composition or dosage for specific medical conditions. It has no prescribing information or no high-quality studies of…
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Opinando sobre las AFP y sugerencias sobre el tema
Un buen amigo virtual realizó esta pregunta en facebook en la sección noticias y ha generado un interesante diálogo entre él y este servidor que a continuación reproduzco: AUGUSTO PARROW ¿TE PARECE JUSTO QUE A UNA PERSONA QUE DURANTE MUCHOS AÑOS HA APORTADO PARTE DE SUS SUELDOS MENSUALES Y QUE LOGRE TENER CIEN MIL SOLES (100,000) EN SU FONDO, LE DEN UNA PENSIÓN MENSUAL DE SOLO QUINIENTOS SOLES (500)? POR LO PRONTO LA CAJA DE AHORROS SULLANA LE OFRECE 604.17 = 20.83% MAS? A VER ¿QUIÉN DA MAS? Principio del formulario Comentarios Guillermo Anderson Anderson Hoy leí en Perú 21 el comentario del señor Davelouis, como todos los defensores "asalariados" del Sistema Privado de Pensiones escribe sin haber leído la Ley. Escribe en su columna más o menos lo siguiente: Si una persona tiene una pensión de S/. 200.00 y un fondo de S/. 11,000.00…
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Treating Young Adults Like Teenagers
Laurence Steinberg isn't someone I agree with often, but he, Thomas Grisso, Elizabeth Scott, and Richard Bonnie have this op-ed in the NYT opposing the crackpot notion of raising the juvenile court jurisdiction age to 21.The proposal to expand the jurisdiction of the juvenile system to age 21, in addition to being based on ambiguous science, would also create two potentially serious policy problems. First, just as the adult correctional system is ill equipped to respond to the needs of adolescents, the juvenile justice system is poorly positioned to handle young adults. It is hard to imagine a juvenile facility that could appropriately house 20-year-olds and 14-year-olds, or a juvenile justice staff whose training would allow it to work effectively with young adults. And because a disproportionate number of serious violent crimes are committed by individuals between 17 and 21, the juvenile system would be overwhelmed by the number of young adults it would need to process,…
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When Can A New Jersey DWI Defendant Get A Trial By Jury?
As the law stands today, DWI defendants in New Jersey cannot have their case heard by a jury, only a judge. This is because DWI is not classified as a criminal charge in the state, only as a traffic violation. Cases are heard in municipal courts and judges evaluate the evidence and render a verdict. The state claims that this keeps costs down, but as legislators have piled more and more penalties on to drivers convicted of DWI, some are making the case that if the penalties can rival that of a criminal charge in severity, then the state must allow for jury trials in DWI cases. With an ever-expanding constellation of incarceration, fines, fees, surcharges, and lengthy suspensions of driver’s licenses, the penalties people face for a DWI in New Jersey are similarly disabling to the ones faced by people in states who incarcerate DWI offenders. Ideas for reform of the system are being debated now, and the New Jersey Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case that…
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How Long Can New Jersey Police Hold My Car When I’m Arrested For DWI?
A Tom’s River man was recently arrested for DWI not once, but twice, in a three day period. Both times, police were summoned to a liquor store after they received calls about a driver passing out in the parking lot. The first time that police arrested Brian Nelson of Lacey, NJ, he was charged with DWI, reckless driving, and refusing to submit a breath sample. His car was impounded under John’s Law, but was released back to him after 12 hours. The second time police were called to JR’s Liquors, they found Nelson back in his vehicle, and charged him with DWI, reckless driving, failure to submit a breath sample, and having an open container in his car. Nelson’s car was again impounded, and this time the police wanted to hold it, and set bail for Nelson himself. But they couldn’t. In New Jersey, DWI is not a criminal offense, only a traffic violation. You can’t be held on bail for a traffic violation, nor are there workarounds for police to…
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Penalties For Misapplication Of Entrusted Property And Property Of Government Or Financial Institution (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-15) In New Jersey
Penalties For Misapplication Of Entrusted Property And Property Of Government Or Financial Institution (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-15) Unlawfully disposing of property as a fiduciary can put you in serious jeopardy under Misapplication of Entrusted Property and Property of Government or Financial Institution (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-15). New Jersey law categorizes the conduct as a theft crime, and grades the punishment according to the value of the benefit derived by the actor. Where the benefit is less than $1,000, you’ll be charged at the fourth degree level and face up to 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine. When you derive a benefit less than $75,000, prosecutors will charge you with a third degree crime, and you’ll risk three to five years behind bars and a $15,000 fine. Finally, when the value of the benefit is more than $75,000, you can go to prison for five to ten years and face $150,000 in fines. You’ll also face restitution costs, regardless of the amount of the…
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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney For Securing Execution Of Documents By Deception (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16)
Defense Lawyer For Securing Execution Of Documents By Deception (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16) Financial crimes are serious business to New Jersey prosecutors, and when a person deceives another into executing an instrument that will affect, purport to affect, or likely affect any person’s financial interests, that person has committed a crime. Under Securing Execution of Documents by Deception (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16), you can be charged with a crime of the fourth degree, and face up to 18 months and a fine of $10,000, for each instance. Prosecutors take these kinds of charges very seriously, as these types of crimes are often targeted toward the elderly and other vulnerable groups. If you’ve been charged under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16, you have to act immediately. Matthew Reisig has been defending clients charged with even serious crimes in New Jersey for nearly two decades. If you need help with Securing Execution Of Documents By Deception charges, call 732-625-9661 today and talk…
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Penalties For Securing Execution Of Documents By Deception (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16) In New Jersey
Penalties For Securing Execution Of Documents By Deception (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16) Securing Execution of Documents by Deception (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-16) is the crime of using deception to cause another person to execute an instrument that affects, appears to affect, or is likely to affect anyone else’s financial interests. This can be committed by unscrupulous professionals in the finance or banking industry, or through various scams that can trick people into signing off on something that hurts them. Securing Execution of Documents by Deception is a crime of the fourth degree and can lead to a prison sentence of up to 18 months and fines of up to $10,000, plus restitution costs. You’ll also have a felony record to contend with, which can reshape your life in so many ways. When you’re facing charges of deception in financial matters, work with an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney. If you or a family member need help with Securing Execution Of…
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Property Damage Crash at Intersection of Cloverdale and Overland in Boise
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: 4/29/2016 7:15 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office On Friday, April 29, 2016, at 4:40 p.m. an Idaho State Police trooper attempted to make a traffic stop on a 2015 Ford Fusion for excessive speed on westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 45, near the Locust Grove Overpass. The driver, Lisandra Lara, age 20 of Nampa, failed to stop. Lara exited at Eagle road, turned south onto Eagle road, then continued east onto Overland Road at a high rate of speed. The Idaho State Police trooper discontinued the pursuit. Lara continued in to the intersection of Overland and Cloverdale, where she crashed into a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder, driven by Peter Kingston, age 45 of…
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*Correction* Property Damage Crash at Intersection of Cloverdale and Overland in Boise
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: 4/29/2016 7:22 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office ***Final Update*** The original attempted stop was eastbound, not westbound, on Interstate 84 at milepost 45, near the Locust Grove Overpass. KL/KJ ______ On Friday, April 29, 2016, at 4:40 p.m. an Idaho State Police trooper attempted to make a traffic stop on a 2015 Ford Fusion for excessive speed on westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 45, near the Locust Grove Overpass. The driver, Lisandra Lara, age 20 of Nampa, failed to stop. Lara exited at Eagle road, turned south onto Eagle road, then continued east onto Overland Road at a high rate of speed. The Idaho State Police trooper discontinued the…
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Dianna Luce Scratches Her Head And Says: What? You Mean There's A Solution!
You mean there are possibilities to investigate officer involved shootings.You mean that officer involved shootings are actually investigated by some D.A.'s, as well as people running to be D.A.."No", Dianna Luce says. "No."Once again, thank you Albuquerque Journal.Will you please come to Hobbs and investigate the epicenter of officer involved shootings.Please!http://www.abqjournal.com/765481/opinion/da-candidates-moving-toward-change.html
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The Alpha List Does Not Lie
Every single day the Lea County Detention Center sends out the Alpha List of the individuals that they have in custody. It comes out in alphabetical order. It is called the Alpha list.All fair minded individuals should take note:In Lea County:91 percent of inmates are Hispanic or African-Americans.That number I just quoted is a nine and one.91%.In what is the most alarming number that has ever been quoted......In Lea County, 91 percent of those locked up are Hispanic or African-Americans.It's bad people.It's really, really bad.Institutional racism at its cold, hard truth.
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Choosing a Tempe Criminal Defense Attorney
Being charged with a crime leaves you with many questions. What’s next? What’s going to happen? What’s my future going to look like? Do I need an attorney? Who can I trust? How much will all this cost? Seems a little overwhelming right? Here are a few things to consider when hiring the right Tempe criminal defense attorney for your case: Free Consultation If you are facing a criminal charge, even if it seems minor, the best thing you can do is seek legal advice. Even if you plan on representing yourself, a consultation with an experienced Tempe criminal defense attorney can help you understand what lies ahead and the defense strategies available to you. I offer no obligation case reviews where we can meet to go over specifics that relate to your case and answer any questions you may have. Well Respected It’s important for your Tempe criminal defense attorney to be well respected, not only by his or her…
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Bali Nine duo families one year on from executions
Source: News.com.au (29 April 2016)http://www.news.com.au/world/asia/bali-nine-duo-families-one-year-on-from-executions/news-story/982eafef3f15a08a2c37b17b296e5c6cIT’S been one year today since Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan were executed by firing squad just after midnight on the island of Nusakambangan — 10 years after being found guilty of smuggling 8.3kg of heroin out of Indonesia.The two Australians were among 14 drug traffickers executed in Indonesia last year, amid intensifying condemnation from human rights activists and international governments.The outrage over their deaths prompted the Indonesian government to hold off on further executions between then and now.But one year on, Security Minister Luhut Panjaitan and Attorney General Muhammad Prasetyo have flagged executions are likely to resume this year.Head of Central Java’s Corrections Division Molyanto said they were currently building more isolation cells — where those awaiting execution…
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Prosecutors Drop Broward Felony Mental Health Court Cases After Report
Criminal cases against dozens of people that have been languishing in Broward County’s felony mental health court have been dropped by prosecutors following the publication of “Trapped,” an investigating by The Sun Sentinel. Reporters learned that people facing minor felony charges in mental health court spent six times as long in the criminal justice system as those whose cases proceeded in regular court. For a system design specifically to avoid this, it was deeply troubling. In fact, it wasn’t just defense attorneys who were concerned. Mental health advocates and even prosecutors agreed something had to be done about mental health court. The court started out in 2003 with good intentions. The idea was to give them access to treatment in preparation for trial. But in practice, what happened was many were too ill to face the criminal justice system. And while Broward prosecutors had the authority to drop the charges at any point, very few…
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Robbery vs. Burglary: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve never been arrested for either robbery or burglary, you might think they’re the same thing. Although they are similar crimes, they actually have a few very distinct differences. In many cases, robbery, which is considered a violent crime, has more severe penalties. Each case is different, so it’s important to speak with a criminal defense attorney about the unique circumstances surrounding your particular case. Elements of a Robbery In order for a certain crime to be classified as a robbery, a few important elements have to be satisfied. First, a robbery occurs when something is taken from a person using either force, or the threat of force. Robbery is considered a violent crime, whether a person gets hurt during the commission of the crime or not. Simply put, the threat of violence is enough to satisfy this element of the crime. You don’t even have to have a weapon on you at the time of a crime. Elements of a Burglary Typically, a crime is…
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Mocking The Victim, The Indigent Defendant
In a New York Times op-ed, Fordham prawf John Pfaff shows yet again that he’s good with numbers. Yet despite this constitutional guarantee, state and county spending on lawyers for the poor amounts to only $2.3 billion — barely 1 percent of the more than $200 billion governments spend annually on criminal justice. Worse, since 1995, real spending on indigent defense has fallen, by 2 percent, even as the number of felony cases has risen by approximately 40 percent. When you step back from local indigent defense spending, this is what it looks like. Sure, some want to tell you about the faces of the innocent individuals sitting in cells for months awaiting a lawyer, but those stories only sway the deeply empathetic.* The system has no feelings. The system has balance sheets and ledgers, which ultimately spew out the amount left over that can be used to buy constituent happiness, campaign donations and re-election. The situation in South Dakota highlights the…
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Pacific Legal Foundation: Drones and property rights
Pacific Legal Foundation: Drones and property rights by Raymond Nhan: As recreational drone use expands, hobbyists won’t be the only ones who are flying them. Reports suggest that law enforcement officials are considering adding drones to their tool kit. According … Continue reading →
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Ray Kelly: Disinvited (But Still Full Of Shit)
It’s absurd that the boneheads at Brown made former New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly a sympathetic victim. Yet, they did, or more specifically, they drowned out Kelly to prevent him from giving a speech he was invited to give. As FIRE president Greg Lukianoff calls it, disinvitation. At the College Fix, they note that Kelly finally got his chance to speak at the William F. Buckley Program’s second annual “Disinvitation Dinner.” Kelly was honored by Yale’s William F. Buckley, Jr. Program at its second annual “Disinvitation Dinner” at the Plaza Hotel on Thursday night. Last year’s inaugural dinnerhonored columnist George Will, who was disinvited from speaking at Scripps College. The response to Kelly’s 2013 lecture at [Brown], which was canceled after repeated disruptions by protesters, ended up altering Brown’s entire policy for guest speakers and allowing student activists to create a do-not-invite…
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