Religious Freedom in Pennsylvania
Religious Freedom The concept of the separation of church and state is a common refrain many Americans associate with the U.S. Constitution. The government is prohibited from establishing or oppressing people based on their religious affiliation. At face value this is a relatively simple concept. Unfortunately, once a concept turns into legislation, law and court […]
Does Sex Sell?
Ask anyone in the marketing industry whether sex sells and the answer is almost always a resounding yes. Ask someone in law enforcement, however, and the answer quickly becomes the opposite. In the United States there is an outright prohibition on the sale or solicitation of sex. As with all outright prohibitions, there is one […]
Uber Arrests for Sexual Assault
When the changing world of technology and transportation collided, a new generation of the taxi was born. Companies such as Uber, and competitor Lyft, have taken not only the country, but the world, by storm. The appeal is simple. A person can set their location via an app by simply opening it, wait for their […]
Why you need Appeal Lawyers in Miami
Hiring an appeals lawyer can be intimidating. If you are in the position of having to hire an attorney, you are likely uncomfortable and maybe even frustrated. An appeals lawyer in Miami can help. We are here to help you in whatever situation you find yourself. Here are a reasons you may need to hire […]
A Lethal Injection Shortage in Texas
On an October night in 2002 an Ellis County gas station became the scene of a double homicide. The perpetrator was a man named Kent Sprouse. His victims were Pedro Moreno and Officer Harry Melvin Steinfeldt III. Apparently, under the influence of methamphetamine, Sprouse showed up at the gas station with a shotgun and shot […]
Using Appeal Attorneys Austin to Gain a More Favorable Outcome
Things dont always work out as you plan, and one of the most common of those things is a jury trial. This trial might have been for a criminal or civil matter, but either way, it has had a significant impact on your life. In fact, you might have experience incarceration as a direct result […]
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones but
As the old adage says, words cant actually cause physical harm to a person. Most people in the country are aware that the criminal and civil justice systems permit recourse for any physical harm that befalls us. It is simpler to prove to a court that you have been physically harmed. It is often much […]
Jimmy Dennis’ Wrongful Conviction and Pennsylvania’s Justice Problem
In 1991 a 17-year-old student named Chedell Ray Williams was shot at a Philadelphia bus stop. The killer was apparently after a pair of $450 earrings worn by the Olney High School student. The following year a man named Jimmy Dennis was sentenced to death for the North Philadelphia shooting. Dennis was on Pennsylvania’s death […]
Come out Clean with Appeal Attorneys Houston
When you find yourself facing judgment in a trial it might seem as if all is lost. Everyone around you will tell you that it is going to be okay, your family, your friends, and even your trial lawyer, but what if it isnt? What if the worst happens? There are so many people now […]
Corey Batey and Brandon Vandenburg’s Victim Gets a Voice
Victim Gets a Voice Time spent broadening horizons at universities across our nation is intended to be one of the best times in a young adults life. It should be a time of learning, experiencing, and ultimately finding a career path that will offer you a sustainable future. The Corey Batey Vanderbilt Rape Case Unfortunately, […]