Category Criminal Law
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Fraudulent Cashier's Checks in Private Car Sales Are on the Rise
If you're thinking of selling your car privately be wary of cashier's checks. Scams are on the rise. Attorney Dani Liblang is warning sellers to verify that the check has cleared the bank before signing over title. Read More
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ACLU Victory for Jailed Blogger Darren Chaker
Jailed Blogger Darren Chaker reversed his conviction in federal court on First Amendment grounds where he said "Ms. Leesa Fazal, an investigator with the Nevada Attorney General's Office, was "forced out" of her previous post with the Las Vegas Police Department." Supporters included Cato Institute, ACLU of San Diego, Electronic Frontier Foundation, First Amendment Coalition, and Univ. of Florida. Read More
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Medill Justice Project Podcast Provides Rare Behind-the-Scenes Look at Investigation of Death Row Inmate's Case
Seven-episode series follows MJP staff and students who spent 10 weeks examining Tommy Zeigler's conviction. Listen to class strategy sessions, extended cuts of interviews with key subjects and students' reactions as they search for the truth. Read More
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Florida Fundraiser Helps Human Trafficking Victims
The U.S. Department of State estimates some 600,000 to 800,000 people, mostly women and children, are trafficked across national borders annually. Church of Scientology hosted a benefit to raise funds to help victims of modern-day slavery. Read More
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Medill Justice Project Investigation Finds Crucial Details Overlooked in Case Against Florida Man Condemned to Death Row
Ballistics Evidence Points Away From Prisoner Tommy Zeigler, Experts Say. Zeigler's fate is in play as he seeks new DNA testing in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Florida's death penalty. Read More
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Dr. Anthony Paton Joins the Okorie Okorocha Firm as a Consultant and Expert Witness
The Okorocha Firm announces that Dr. Anthony Patton joins the team as a consultant and expert witness. Dr. Patton has 15 years worth of experience in toxicology and pharmacology having attained his Doctorate of Pharmacy, with honors from Washington State University College of Pharmacy in 1998. Read More
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Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC Announces the Launch of Second Office in Keller
Fort Worth Criminal Defense Firm Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC has expanded to open a new office in Keller, Texas. Barnett Howard & Williams handles criminal defense cases for Keller and surrounding cities in Tarrant County, Texas. Read More
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Grand Scale Abuse in the Grand Canyon Warrants Arrest on Tribal Land
Ash from SAVE (Stop Animal ViolencE) Foundation noted that tourists from around the world have witnessed aggressive strikes, overworking, and being used while injured... "Besides the egregious nature of the violence against these animals," Ash continued, "tourists are experiencing a pretty negative impression of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven world wonders, and the State of Arizona. Read More
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New Book Titled "DMV Handbook for Colorado Attorneys" Simplifies the Complex World of DMV Law
Working pro-bono, Nate Becker and Adrienne Teodorovic have put together a comprehensive guide deemed the "DMV Bible." The book's proceeds will benefit the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Raptor Fund Read More
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Federal Grand Jury Activated in Hawaii Investigates Government Corruption and Murder
On January 18th, 2016 Hawaii District Judge Michael Seabright granted a request to activate a Grand Jury investigation into Corruption within political jurisdictions in Hawaii and other States.. Read More
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Lt. Col. Will M. Helixon Shares Military Justice Expertise -- Works With Local JAGs to Prepare for Trial
Will M. Helixon donned his military uniform as a Lieutenant Colonel in the 8th Legal Operations Detachment, Independence, Missouri, and assisted the Fort Leonard Wood Deputy Staff Judge Advocate prepare his trial counsel for two upcoming trials. This collaborative effort demonstrates the importance of the citizen-soldiers to the U.S. Army reserve component, and the cooperation between the U.S. Army reserve and active duty components. Read More
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Drunk Driving Records Reach All Time Highs
As of 2015, drunk driving records have reached an all time high in the United States, resulting in alcohol-induced crashes and deaths averaging once every 51 minutes. Drunk driving is the cause of one in three traffic deaths, costs thousands of dollars for offenders and billions of dollars annually for the country. Read More
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