Mallorie’s Law in Texas
Mallorie’s: New Year, New Laws January 1st is often the magic date when last years bills become this years laws. The tiresome work of the 2014 Texas legislators will now become the rules under which 2015 Texas residents conduct themselves. Sometimes these laws are underpublicized, leaving the public unaware of the new codes of conduct. […]
New Law Undocumented Immigrants Can Drive in California Regardless of Immigration Status
New Law Undocumented Immigrants Can Drive in California Regardless of Immigration Status A law passed over a year ago began to take effect in California in the early hours of January 2, 2015. The most noticeable impact came in the form of lines outside local offices of the Department of Motor Vehicles. As of 2015, […]
Anwan Glover and Violence in DC
Anwan Glover is an HBO actor on The Wire, a star in 12 Years a Slave, and a recent victim of an attack at a DC nightclub. Glover was born and raised in Northwest Washington DC, in an area known as Columbia Heights. Glover has gained fame throughout the years as both an actor and […]
El Paso Police Office Accused of Shooting and Killing Handcuffed Prisoner
A disturbing video featuring law enforcement officers and a prisoner in custody have gained national attention. As a federal appeals attorney in Texas explains, the video seems to show a police officer shoot and kill a handcuffed and unarmed prisoner. Would you like to read about: How a Conflict of State and Local Laws Can Muddy Open […]
Former Southside Slayer Convicted of Even More Murders
Former Southside Slayer case As an California appeals lawyer discusses, new details have emerged tying the former so-called Southside Slayer killer of even more deaths. Would you like to read about: California Ex-Mayor Involved in Alleged Murder-Suicide The History of the Case In the late 80s and through most of the 90s, a crack cocaine epidemic […]
FAA Dashes Amazon’s Hopes for Drone Delivery, At Least For Now
In a recent ruling, the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, has banned the use of drones for commercial purposes. A federal appeals lawyer discusses the ruling and its impact on Amazon or other commercial shippers. Would you like to read about: Common Florida Appellate Lawyer Terminology To Know: Appeals Attorneys in Florida The FAA’s Role in […]
Supreme Court Rules Police Cannot Search Suspects’ Cell Phone Without Warrant
The U.S. Supreme Court has recently ruled on a case that will have wide impact on the way law enforcement collects evidence in the digital age. As a federal appeals lawyer discusses, warrantless searches of a suspect’s cell phone have been held unconstitutional in most cases. Would you like to read about: Federal Appeals Court Denies Terrorism […]
California Ex-Mayor Involved in Alleged Murder-Suicide
The ex-mayor of a small town in California was found dead along with his wife. As a federal appeals lawyer in California explains, the wife was apparently suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s. The Victims in the Case 73-year-old Vaso Medigovich was the former mayor of Corte Madera. He and his wife Meredithe had retired to the affluent Park […]
Court Rules That Jodi Arias May Still Face Death Penalty
The lawyers for Jodi Arias have lost their attempt to have the death penalty removed from the table of options for her sentencing. An Arizona federal appeals lawyer explains the basis for the defense’s request and what’s next for Arias. Would you like to read about: Death Penalty or Life in Prison for Jodi Arias? Recent Developments in […]
U.S. Supreme Court Deals Harsh Blow to Big Tobacco in Florida Lawsuits
Litigation by individual smokers and tobacco companies has been winding its way through the Florida courts for more than two decades. As a Florida federal appeals attorney explains, the U.S. Supreme Court has just weighed in with a decision that could cost tobacco companies tens of millions of dollars. Would you like to read about: U.S. Supreme Court […]