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: 5/30/2016 6:30 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office On Monday, May 30, 2016, at 3:37 p.m., the Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash on the westbound Interstate 184 at milepost 0. Kimberly Sanchez, 25 of Boise, was driving westbound on Interstate 184 in a 2005 Honda Civic. Sanchez was driving in the lanes to go to Nampa, but wanted to be in the lanes for Mountain Home. She cut across several lanes of travel, lost control and hit the jersey barrier. The vehicle rolled onto its right side. Airbags were deployed and seatbelts were worn. Sanchez was transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. The…
One Vehicle Rollover Crash on Interstate 184 near Downtown Boise
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Injury Crash NB SH3 @ Appaloosa Ln,Arrow JCT
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Idaho State Police Regional Communication Center - North 615 W Wilbur Ave Suite A Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815 Please direct questions to the appropriate District Offices District 1 (208) 209-8620 Fax (208) 209- 8618 District 2 (208) 799-5150 PRESS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT 2 CASE # L16000758 --------------------- PRESS RELEASE ----------------------------- DATE: May 30, 2016 TIME: 2:44 pm LOCATION: NB SH3 @ Appaloosa Ln,Arrow JCT VEHICLE #1 ------------- DRIVER Uecke, Christopher L AGE 57 ADDRESS Dalton Gardens, ID INJURIES? - Yes HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN N/A VEHICLE YEAR 2015 VEHICLE MAKE Harley Davidson VEHICLE MODEL Fltrxs WRECKER Bernards Towing SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN? No VEHICLE #2 ------------- DRIVER Bourgeau,Cecelia E AGE …
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New Vera Institute report reviews trends in state sentencing and corrections
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2016.015: A Prosecutor is Falsely Accused
I’m not buying it. I don’t believe that Harris County ADA Justin Keiter “used his DEA thugs to write a JUDGELESS WARRANT to attempt to terrorize Dr. Blanchette by Trashing Her Office, in an attempt to get even for Dr. Blanchette helping put Justin’s father away for another 20 years.” The sins of the father are not the sins of the son. Unless I am very much mistaken (and I seldom find myself so mistaken about people’s motivation) Keiter is motivated to zealotry by the desire to distance himself from his father’s crimes. The allegation that he “has been Covering up Crimes of his Father for Years” strikes me as unlikely in the extreme. Blanchette’s erratic capitalization — one hallmark of a nutjob — does nothing to make her accusations more credible. So: False? Probably. Defamatory? Possibly. Keiter, being a public figure,1 must show that Blanchette wrote with actual malice — not that she wanted to hurt…
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Suppressing Statements (Part Two- When Is Police Conduct an Interrogation?)
This is the second part of a multipart blog post written a New York criminal defense attorney centering around issues concerning Miranda rights and what the remedy is when they are violated. Part One had to do with when a person is considered to be in police custody. This part centers around when police conduct constitutes an interrogation. Whether police actions are legally classified as “an interrogation” are significant for a number of reasons. In addition to the issues mentioned in part one, which centered around whether a person is considered to be under arrest, the issue of whether something is an interrogation is important. The reason is because if you are in custody AND the police are interrogating you, then the police must read you your Miranda rights prior to the interrogation. If they fail to do so and you are in custody and you are being interrogated, then anything you say will be suppressed. This means the government…
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Nurse Protects Career with OVI Reduction
In Franklin County, Ohio a woman working as a nurse recently found herself in serious legal trouble when she was pulled over by police, who after detecting alcohol, administered a breathalyzer test to determine if she was driving under the influence. The woman complied with their request and after the results showed her BAC as [...]The post Nurse Protects Career with OVI Reduction appeared first on Columbus Criminal Attorney.
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Supreme Court Approves Rule Change that Expands FBI Computer Search Powers
Thanks to a recent favorable Supreme Court ruling, the FBI may soon be able to unleash its “network investigative techniques” on computer users across America and the world. Specifically, the FBI’s capabilities involve installing software onto a target computer that allows agents to download its contents, switch on its camera or microphone, and even gain [...]The post Supreme Court Approves Rule Change that Expands FBI Computer Search Powers appeared first on Columbus Criminal Attorney.
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The Depravity of Child-Sex Tourism
With a significant increase in global travel, impoverished young girls and boys in Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Costa Rica, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and other third world countries, are the innocent victims of men and women who prey upon them, leaving their upstanding lives behind to indulge in their perversions. ECPAT International, a non-governmental organization that stands against the sexual exploitation of children, released a report last week that reports that Canada and the United States, traditionally countries where abusers come from, are now becoming destination countries for sexual offenders. Montreal is said to be a “hotspot” for child sex tourism, a fact attributable to its close proximity to the US border, and its reputation for year-round festivals and events. Other Canadian locations include those that are close to transportation hubs, convention centres, and remote work places, like the oil sands in northern Alberta. Sex…
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Duane Buck Case Raises Allegations of Racism in the Texas Judicial System
Allegations of racism in the criminal justice system are nothing new but a high profile case in Texas has led to soul searching at a national level over allegations that a man was sentenced to death because he is black. In April, the U.S. Supreme Court conferenced a decision on whether it will again address the case of Duane Buck, ... Read More The post Duane Buck Case Raises Allegations of Racism in the Texas Judicial System appeared first on .
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CA4 en banc: CSLI is mere third-party information not requiring SW
CSLI is third-party information the government does not need a warrant to obtain. 221 days worth of information was admissible. It’s up to Congress or SCOTUS to change the third-party doctrine. United States v. Graham, 2016 U.S. App. LEXIS 9797 … Continue reading →
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What is the minimum car insurance coverage in Pennsylvania?
If you own a vehicle in Pennsylvania, chances are you know you need to purchase some kind of car insurance. What most people do not know is that the law requires you to purchase a minimum of three types of insurance. If you are purchasing insurance or just reviewing your current coverage for gaps, it helps to know Pennsylvania’s minimum car insurance coverage requirements so you can get what you need.As stated above, the law requires motorists to have at least three types of insurance. They are:Medical BenefitsBodily Injury LiabilityProperty Damage LiabilityTo better explain these three types of insurance, let us imagine that you are involved in an automobile accident. You and your passenger collide with another vehicle, causing damage to your vehicle and injuries to you and your passenger. Medical Benefits …
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Katie Couric's Fraudulent "Documentary" on Gun Rights
Q: How can you tell when one side of an argument realizes it's losing?A: When it has to fake what actually happened in the exchange with its opponents.And fakery is the only word for the stunt Katie Couric pulled in presenting a "documentary" about the gun control debate. CNN has the story: "I take responsibility for a decision that misrepresented an exchange I had with members of the Virginia Citizens Defense League," Couric said in a statement on Monday night. The pivotal edit in the documentary made a group of gun rights activists seem stumped by one of Couric's questions. The edit was exposed by a blogger last week. During the interview for the film, Couric asked, "If there are no background checks for gun purchasers, how do you prevent felons or terrorist from walking into, say, a licensed gun dealer and purchasing a gun?" The documentary shows the group members silently looking around for about eight…
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Comiskey on Decision Trees for Juries
Marie Comiskey (University of Toronto) has posted Tempest in a Teapot – The Role of the Decision Tree in Enhancing Juror Comprehension and Whether It Interferes with the Jury's Right to Deliberate Freely? (Oñati Socio-Legal Series, Vol. 6, No. 2,...
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Prosecutors Overcharging in Order to Garner a Guilty Plea? A Familiar Complaint
One of the oldest tricks in a prosecutor’s book is the overcharging of defendants in order to ensure the best possible outcome for the state, i.e. a conviction and jail sentence. The result is that defendants arrested for minor crimes end up with additional charges, ranging from non-criminal violations to misdemeanors to felonies – many of these charges with no real chance of sticking in the end. By charging as many crimes as possible for a single incident, a prosecutor is exposing the defendant to significantly more jail time, giving the prosecutor more leverage to force defendants to plead guilty to something, ensuring a “win” for the State. Any of the best criminal defense attorneys in New York know through years of experience not to panic – but instead to stay the course and force the prosecutor to come down to an appropriate deal. A Single Shoplifting Incident Can Turn Ugly As an example, let’s look at what may…
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Carrillo-Carrillo v. Coursey, No. 14-35897 (5-24-16)(Watford with Fisher and Berzon). The 9th reversed the dismissal of the IAC petition as being procedurally barred. It wasn't. The petitioner had presented his claims, in a pro se portion of Balfourbrief (Oregon's version of Anders), by attaching his PCR petition and incorporating it by reference. The petitioner may not have numbered the claims exactly as required, but some leeway is granted, and the Oregon Supreme Court has held such attachment can constitute presentation of the claim.Here, the petitioner alleged IAC. He claimed he was pressured into taking a plea to 15 years when new charges had been filed, trial was looming, and he received bad advice from counsel, who conducted no investigation. The petitioner had presented the PCR in state court, lost after an evidentiary hearing, and then had a Balfour brief on appeal.The 9th reverses the dismissal for procedural default and remands…
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MORE THAN WORDS REQUIRED: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT TO AN OFFICER IN ILLIOIS
In Illinois, you can be charged with aggravated assault if you knowingly and without authority cause someone that you knew was a police officer performing their official duties to reasonably fear that you were going to cause them bodily harm. To sustain this charge, however, the law generally requires more than words. To determine whether the officer’s fear is reasonable, the court considers what a reasonable person would normally find frightening. Words alone are generally not enough to prove aggravated assault. There must be some sort of action, such as waiving a tire iron while yelling at an officer or threatening to shoot while holding a gun. A recent Illinois case held that a defendant’s yelling obscenities and threatening “I’m going to get your ass” while leaving a courthouse was not enough to place an officer in reasonable fear of harm. The court acknowledged that deputies have a difficult job keeping the peace but stated “We cannot…
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Let a Former Prosecutor Fight For You
When you are entangled with the criminal justice system, it will be entirely necessary to secure the best legal defense possible. There are two types of criminal defense attorneys, those who have worked as a former prosecuting attorney and those who have not. Naturally, an attorney with previous experience working for the "other side" of the law will have an intimate knowledge of how the prosecution thinks and acts, whereas an attorney, who has not worked as a former prosecutor, would not have
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IMITATION IS THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY
Lawyers are told that these days, to market yourself, you need to write a blog. Mr. Markus writes a well regarded federal blog.And for purely altruistic reasons, we write this blog, seeking none of the fame and fortune that comes with being a highly successful blogger. But some lawyers are too busy to write their own blog. Or too stupid and without talent. So they steal our words. Yes, these leeches of the world copy the blog posts of hard working individuals like us and Mr. Markus, and WITHOUT PERMISSION, they copy our posts on their blog as if it were their own work product.Now, if asked, we would agree to allow our posts to be re-posted with attribution. In the blogging world this is called a "hat-tip" or "h/t", and you will often see us give a hat-tip to our local civil blog or Mr. Markus. But if copied and taken like a thief in the night, we respond accordingly. (Call it the "Trump-effect"). Let us…
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The San Diego 98- What Crimes Were Committed Against the 98 Victims?
In the previous blog entries, we discussed that the 98 victims can be anyone that called 911 for assistance from any of the eleven law enforcement agencies that send cases to the San Diego City Attorney's Office- including the college police agencies. We also discussed the numbers- and how, as disclosed, they don't make sense. But the range of victims may not be just domestic violence and sexual assault, nor just limited to college students. The City Attorney Office's Family Justice Center, founded by former City Attorney Casey Gwinn, handles cases from the most sensitive victims in San Diego. They majority may be victims in a romantic relationship with their abusers, but they can also be in other relationships. Penal Code 243(e)(1) describes domestic relationships for battery purposes as: (e) (1) When a battery is committed against a spouse, a person with whom the defendant is cohabiting, a person who is the parent of the…
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"Poland Revives Effort to Extradite Roman Polanski"
From The New York Times: The Polish government said on Tuesday that it would revive an effort to extradite the filmmaker Roman Polanski, whom the American authorities have wanted for decades. He pleaded guilty in 1977 to having sex with...
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