Can Forgiveness Play a Role in Criminal Justice?
That's the title of an article by Paul Tullis in the New York Times Sunday Magazine. Here's the beginning of this must-read: At 2:15 in the afternoon on March 28, 2010, Conor McBride, a tall,...
View ArticleJames Holmes Preliminary Hearing: Can I Watch?
There are dozens, if not hundreds of people who want to sit in the Arapahoe County Justice Center courtroom where the James Holmes preliminary hearing is taking place. So many people, in fact, that the...
View ArticleDivorce Forms
Introduction In Texas, no-fault divorce is filed on the grounds of “in supportability.” In Texas, as in all states, a person can file a simple pro se divorce, meaning a divorce without an attorney. A...
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MDLs in Maryland
There are three MDLs currently pending in Maryland. None of them are personal injury/mass tort cases. You can find them here and you can learn more about what a MDL is here.
View ArticleWinter Driving Conditions on I84 from Cadlwell to Boise
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Obtaining A Controlled Substance By Fraud
It is an offense for a person to obtain or attempt to obtain a controlled substance by using some type of fraud. Fraud can be by forgery, deceit, or alteration of a prescription or of any written...
View ArticleTulsa World's Lethal Rejection
That's the original title of Julie Delcour's editorial column in the Tulsa World, "Death penalty not living up to expectations." Here's where capital punishment stands in America: 33 states and the...
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GAO Report: Billions Overpaid to Disabled Poor in SSI Benefits
When applying for Supplement Security Income, which is a program that pays benefits to adults and children who are disabled and have limited resources and income, it is critical that you are honest...
View ArticleHow do I clear my name of a crime I was convicted of but did not commit?
Free legal answers from attorneys - In 1982 my brother and his friends robbed some gay people. I was not part of it. The arresting officer told my mom and
View ArticleWill I have to go to jail for stealing clothes?
Free legal answers from attorneys - This is my first time getting arrested. I was at WalMart and got busted with a couple dresses and some makeup in my bag
View ArticleMore Calls for Review of Florida's Death Penalty
"Florida's death penalty needs fresh look," is the Tampa Bay Tribune editorial. Five states have repealed the death penalty in the last five years, with Connecticut being the latest to do so in 2012....
View ArticleAdam Liptak's Latest Sidebar Column
"When Death Row Lawyers Stumble, Clients Take the Fall," is Adam Liptak's Sidebar column for tomorrow's print edition of the New York Times. Here's the beginning: Twice in recent years, the Supreme...
View ArticleTeenage brawl at Mall of Louisiana makes national news
Louisiana made the national news after a large fight involving a group of teenagers broke out at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge Saturday night. By some estimates, as many as 200 people were...
View ArticleNC DWI Laws Extend to Riding Horses While Intoxicated
DWI’s in North Carolina are no longer limited to just “driving while intoxicated;” apparently, after the conclusion in State v. Dellinger in 1985, North Carolina residents can also be charged with a...
View ArticleHow hard is it to defend yourself in court?
Free legal answers from attorneys - I've heard public defenders are too busy to give your case any real attention, so I'm thinking of representing myself
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Obama Chooses Hagel and Brennan
Counterterrorism chief John Brennan is President Obama's choice for director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Also as expected, he nominated Republican Chuck Hagel for Defense Secretary. ... [[ This...
View ArticleCourt Incarcerates Truant Kids
The Superior Court of San Diego recently decided that a juvenile court can incarcerate a minor during non-school hours for being truant. The minor in the case before the court was 12 years old and had...
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Seeking a Gun Background Check in Colorado? You May Be In for a Long Wait
Part of obtaining a firearm legally in Colorado is undergoing the state’s required background check, as any experienced Colorado gun crime defense attorney can readily explain. If you’re waiting for...
View Article7 Tips for a DUI-free holiday (Part 3 of 7)
Christmas has come and gone, and law enforcement officers across Tennessee were on high alert for impaired driving.This is the third post in my series 7 Tips for a DUI-free holiday. Tip 3 of 7: Avoid...
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Why You Need a Los Angeles Disability Attorney
For those just beginning to contemplate applying for federal disability insurance benefits, it can be tempting to try to press forward on your own. After all, there is nothing to stop you from doing...
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