A driver might be very happy when a judge reduces a charge of DUI in Los Angeles to a lesser charge, like wet reckless. But getting intoxicated and driving down a busy main street is not a good way to celebrate. Just ask 18-year-old Lucas Brandenberg of Knoxville, Tennessee. He’d likely be in less trouble today if he had found a quieter and less dangerous way to express his satisfaction with the outcome of his court case. On Thursday, June 14th, Brandenberg appeared in a court in Knox County, where Judge Scott Shipplett accepted a plea deal that reduced a DUI charge against him to reckless driving. (Another judge, Stephen Mathers, had initially rejected the plea deal, but Brandenburg’s case ended up in Shipset’s courtroom.) Around 2 a.m. on the morning of Friday, June 15th, police responded to calls about a pickup truck driving through Knoxville with two occupants throwing beer cans out the window. Officers tried to intercept the truck, but it blew through a…
Celebration Nets Teen Another DUI Arrest
↧
↧
Fatal crash EB I90 mp 41
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 CASE #: C16001726 District: District 1 --------------------- PRESS RELEASE ----------------------------- DATE: 07/22/2016 TIME: 6:18 PM LOCATION: EB I90 at MP 41 ASSISTING AGENCIES: Shoshone County Sherriffs Office ------------- VEHICLE #1 DRIVER: Lawrence Blackwell AGE: 57 ADDRESS: Missoula, MT INJURIES: Fatal LOCATION TAKEN: Shoshone Funeral Home VEHICLE YEAR: 2004 VEHICLE MAKE: Hyundai VEHICLE MODEL: Santa Fe WRECKER: Jims Bobcat Service SEATBELTS/HELMET WORN: Yes PASSENGER: Unreleased Juvenile ADDRESS: Missoula, MT INJURIES: Yes HOSPITAL/LOCATION TAKEN: Sacred Heart ------------- INCIDENT NARRATIVE: Blackwell was…
↧
P.O. Jonathan Aledda: A Cop’s Truth
This was the best they could come up with: The officer “thought Kinsey’s life was in danger,” John Rivera, head of the Miami-Dade Police Benevolent Association, said at a news conference. The idea is that if they throw words against the wall, others will take them seriously, or at least seriously enough to discuss them as if there was some potential they could be an accurate reflection of what happened. This is, of course, a gambit. The police union knows that it’s job is to cover its cops, and it’s efforts to test of how gullible the public is has often proven shockingly effective. This all refers to the shooting of Charles Kinsey in a ubiquitous video, with Kinsey lying in the road, hands up, trying to explain that the autistic man next to him was playing with a toy truck and not a gun. Or even a Wii. Kinsey was picture perfect in his conduct, compliant to a fault. So, Aledda shot him anyway, with a long gun from a distance,…
↧
Harris County’s Devon Anderson Strips Naked
What the Houston district attorney’s office did to a rape victim known as “Jenny” was nothing short of atrocious. In Houston, Keith Hendricks was on trial for the rape of “Jenny.” Jenny, who suffers from bipolar disorder, couldn’t continue her testimony on Dec. 8, 2015. Court transcripts show she was incoherent, broke down and ran from court saying she’d never return. Which is understandable. Having to relive that experience would be tough on anyone, let alone someone already suffering from mental health issues. The trial was adjourned until January, but the prosecutor, Nicholas Socias, wanted to make sure that Jenny would be available to testify. He asked for a body attachment, which the judge granted. Initially, she went to the local mental hospital, where eventually her condition improved. As soon as her mental health stabilized, she went home to her family for the holidays she was locked up in the Harris County Jail, where she…
↧
Morning Radio: Little Joe Y La Familia
Saturday.The music of my youth while outside grilling.Celebration.Happiness.Heaven.
↧
↧
Hobbs/Lovington: A Favor?
This weekend, find at least one store locally owned and operated and spend at least twenty dollars there.Rather than in Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, or Albuquerque.Or Amazon, Wal-Mart, Ebay......Let's support those who invested in our community.I always buy my Hobbs News Sun at the store.I make a promise to subscribe this week. Join me? Please. As well as supporting those who advertise within the paper.This weekend, buy Boca. A company that creates jobs in our hometown. Their in the freezer aisle.Best grilled. This weekend, let's stay local.
↧
[Enter Default] President
The New York Times’ newest public editor explains the anomoly: They don’t come in swarms but they land at a steady clip, these reader letters probing why The Times refers to some women as “Ms.” and others as “Mrs.” This week, readers were circling the convention coverage, suspicious as to why Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, was labeled “Ms.” Trump while the president’s wife, Michelle Obama, was deemed a “Mrs.” One person writing in suggested that whoever made this decision must have intended to disparage the Trump marriage. The Times disparage Trump? Pshaw. But with Hillary Clinton a mere heartbeat away from the presidency, a position that has been subject to the title “Mr. President” ever since George Washington decided “your awesomeness” wasn’t appropriate, what to do? It’s the women who get to choose their courtesy titles at this modern institution. According to…
↧
MN Court’s decision further defines prior DWI conviction
In Minnesota, you face lengthy jail time, license loss, and fines for driving while impaired. These potential penalties become more severe if you have a bad driving history. Minnesota law allows a judge to sentence a person who was convicted of driving while impaired more harshly if the person has qualifying events within ten years […] The post MN Court’s decision further defines prior DWI conviction appeared first on Minneapolis DWI Lawyer Douglas T. Kans.
↧
Tax Freedom Days 2015
Die Eidgenössische Steuerverwaltung (ESTV) hat am 13. Juli 2016 die sog. Tax Freedom Days für die Einkommenssteuern von Bund, Kanton und Gemeinde für das Jahr 2015 publiziert. Die Tax Freedom Days zeigen auf, wie lange jemand arbeiten muss, bis sämtliche Einkommenssteuern auf Ebene Bund, Kanton und Gemeinde abgegolten sind. Für die kantonalen Hauptorte sind die Daten in Kalenderform abrufbar. Es findet sich jedoch auch eine Statistik für sämtliche Schweizer Gemeinden. Bei den Berechnungen werden verschiedene Bruttoeinkommen für verschiedene Haushaltstypen berücksichtigt: (i) Ledige ohne Kinder(ii) Einverdiener-Ehepaare ohne Kinder(iii) Einverdiener-Ehepaare mit zwei Kindern(iv) Zweiverdiener-Ehepaare mit zwei Kindern (v) Ehepaare ohne KinderFür weitere Details zu den statistischen Grundlagen und den Berechnungsmethoden wird auf die entsprechenden Erläuterungen der ESTV verwiesen. Die Statistik der…
↧
↧
Was the Dallas Shooting An Act of Domestic Terrorism?
CNN’s national security analyst Peter Bergen understands the concept of terrorism, both from an international and domestic level. Author of “United States of Jihad: Investigating America’s Homegrown Terrorism,” succinctly defines terrorism as “acts of violence conducted against civilians for political purposes.” The people of this country have been shaken to the core by recent violent attacks against the police in Dallas and Baton Rouge. Five officers were gunned down in Dallas and three more lost their lives in Baton Rouge. At least twelve other officers were seriously or critically wounded in these two attacks. The nation’s police have labeled the attacks as the most violent on law enforcement since 9/11. These horrific attacks on the police came on the heels of two questionable shootings of African-American men by police officers in Minnesota and Baton Rouge. The deaths of Philando Castile and Alton…
↧
Michigan prosecutor want 71-year-old "juve lifer" to still have no chance of parole
↧
Split Virginia Supreme Court deems unconstitutional mass effort by Gov to restore felon voting rights
↧
Journal Article: Brilliant Idea
A feature on tiny homes to help the homeless.Just finished a book today on the remaking of New Orleans after Katrina, and the new homes that were built there.This reminds me of that extraordinary plan.http://www.abqjournal.com/813395/tiny-homes-proposal-aims-to-help-end-homelessness-in-abq.html
↧
↧
Lawyer Jailed for Refusing to Remove “Black Lives Matter” Pin
Ohio lawyer, Andrea Burton, was handcuffed and led out of a courtroom by an attending sheriff when she refused to comply with Judge Robert Milich’s multiple requests that she remove her Black Lives Matter pin. After her refusal, the Judge and Ms. Burton adjourned to his chambers to discuss the impasse created by Ms. Burton’s position. She argued that the Court’s ruling was an unjustified infringement on her First Amendment right of free speech. Judge Robert Milich reminded Ms. Burton that based on Supreme Court case law, he had authority to prohibit any symbolic political expression in his courtroom. He later spoke to the media declaring, “There’s a difference between a flag, a pin from your church or the Eagles and having a pin that’s on a political issue”. Judge Milich emphasized that his personal opinions had nothing to do with his decision. “A judge doesn’t support either side, a judge…
↧
EL SISTEMA PRIVADO DE PENSIONES EN EL FUTURO INMEDIATO
http://blogs.gestion.pe/menulegal/2016/07/seis-falacias-sobre-las-afps-respuesta-a-enrique-castellanos.html Este artículo ha merecido muchas opiniones, sólo he leído una con atención no porqué las demás no merezcan el respeto a sus autores, sino por su tenor, permitiéndome comentar mi percepción del negocio de las AFP "la estafa mejor montada contra los trabajadores" y un sistema que -por donde se mire- hace más ricos a los ricos y promete miserias futuras a los aportantes. Preciso que, el comentario de "Javier" lo comparto tal cual incluyendo pequeños errores de "dedo" de su autor. He aquí la opinión: "Javier Interesante discusión, pero como defensor de la Seguridad Social y una de sus principal manifestación, como son las pensiones, debo señalar lo siguiente: En el sistema previsional del Perú, las pensiones…
↧
PROYECTO DE DEROGACIÓN DEL SISTEMA PRIVADO DE PENSIONES - EN CHILE
http://www.reddigital.cl/politica/24-parlamento/11988-fin_afps.html REFORMA CONSTITUCIONAL Proyecto de reforma constitucional que establece una nueva regulación del derecho a la seguridad social, creando un nuevo sistema, basado en los principios reconocidos por la Organización Internacional del Trabajo, con un régimen administrado por el Estado y por corporaciones sin fines de lucro, con libertad de elección del sistema, con cotizaciones obligatorias aportadas en forma tripartita por el Estado, empleadores y trabajadores y que garantice pensiones básicas solidarias. ANÁLISIS HISTÓRICO DEL SISTEMA DE SEGURIDAD SOCIAL CHILENO. Conceptualmente sobre que se entiende por seguridad social, la doctrina distingue dos sentidos: en el primero, se considera un concepto amplio según el cual la seguridad social busca “la eliminación de todos los estados de necesidad…
↧
Saturday Night News and Open Thread
Here's an interesting article about abusive conditions at a Honduras factory where Donald Trump shirts are manufactured. Employees at a textile factory that made Trump shirts report dangerous, abusive conditions — harsh even for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
↧
↧
Plea Negotiations are Common in Clark County When Charged with a Criminal Offense
Plea negotiations are the most common solution to criminal charges committed in Las Vegas. A plea negotiation can be referred to as “working out a deal” or “pleading to lesser charges,” and the legal definition is not far from these. Legally, a plea simply involves negotiations between the defendant and the prosecutor. They cannot be carried on by the defendant; there must be legal representation present. A high-quality, criminal defense lawyer will undoubtedly bring the best results for their client. Potter Law Firm always has their client’s best interest in mind. Legal sources report that approximately 1 in 50 or two percent of all criminal cases actually go to trial, so it is advisable to obtain an experienced criminal lawyer as soon as possible to discuss a satisfactory plea bargain. Reasons for Plea Negotiations The most significant reason for plea negotiations is the high volume of criminal cases that go through the Las Vegas Justice Courts.…
↧
Burton’s Button
What made lawyer Andrea Burton wear a Black Lives Matter button to Judge Milich’s Youngstown courtroom? She wanted to. When it comes to an expression of political opinion, it requires no more reason than that. Which is why some found it outrageous that Judge Milich held Burton in contempt for her refusal to remove the button. Burton argued that her First Amendment rights overrule the Supreme Case law — and Milich’s discretion — and refused the his instructions because she didn’t want to remain “neutral to injustice.” There is a serious question as to why Judge Milich felt it necessary to flex his judicial muscles over a BLM button. It’s not as if Burton’s button was disruptive to the decorum of the courtroom. If anything, the judge’s demand that the button be removed was more disruptive at the time, and certainly more disruptive in the long haul as it becomes a source of debate and anger. Whether this is properly…
↧
The Force Is With The Austin Police
May the force be with you? Not in Austin, Texas, baby. Which is odd, since even though it’s the capital of the Republic, most Texans view Austin as the Texas version of Portlandia, some odd enclave of hippies munching down on kale chips with their barbecue. Fortunately, the Austin Police are there to remind those libs that it’s still Texas. Austin police forced to taser man as group of kids gathers to watch Forced? As in, someone put a gun to their heads and said, tase ’em or else? Not quite. On Friday, two Austin police officers on patrol in the downtown area of East 7th street near The Austin Resource Center (ARCH), saw a man sitting in a swivel office chair in the middle of a sidewalk. The man was described in police documents as a 6 foot 9 inch, 300 pound, black male by the name of James Houston. Whatever exactly Houston was up to, which concededly emitted an unpleasant odor, it wasn’t violence. He posed no threat of harm to the cops. He…
↧
More Pages to Explore .....
