Is Pennsylvania the next state to enact a Medical Marijuana Law?
As The Washington Post reports that states with medical marijuana laws enacted have a 25% lower incident of prescription overdose deaths than states without such laws, it is beginning to appear that Pennsylvania may become the next state to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. Riding a wave of good news of those in support of medical […]
The Role of GPS Tracking to Locate and Apprehend Criminals
A Pittsburgh area family finally has an outcome in the case against their sons murderers. As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this week, the family of robbery and murder victim Tim McNerney can finally find some type of peace, as Mr. McNerneys three murderers will all spend time in prison for their roles in his death. […]
Paroled Felon Arrested Based on Tip After Posting His Ice Bucket Challenge Online
People around the country have been participating in this summers biggest trend; the Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge involves posting to Facebook a video of oneself having ice water dumped upon their head. The challenge was created in order to raise money for the ALS Association, an organization that helps fight Lou Gehrigs disease. Unfortunately, for […]
After Serving 18 Years for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Freed Inmate Tells His Story
After serving 18 years for murder, Eric Glisson, a member of the Bronx Six, has been freed from prison. A federal appeals attorney in New York explains how Glisson owes his freedom to a kind nun and an investigator who refused to give up on him. Would you like to read about: Woman Stabs Boyfriend 25 […]
Seattle Gunmen Set to Plead Insanity in School Shooting Case
In the latest school shooting cases in the news, the suspected gunmen’s attorneys plan to introduce an insanity defense. A criminal appeals lawyer can discuss the background of the case and its legal ramifications. Would you like to read about: Veronica Perez Law Suit Against Elkis Hermida What’s Known About the Shooting The shocking events unfolded on […]
Two Baltimore Officers Suspended After Accusations They Slit a Dog’s Throat
In a case that has drawn national media attention, two Baltimore police officers place disciplinary action and criminal charges stemming from an incident where they alleged slit a dog’s throat. A federal appeals lawyer in Maryland explains the case and what’s next for the officers in question. Would you like to read about: Federal Judge Blocks Secret […]
A Texas Teen Faces Life Behind Bars for Making and Selling Pot Brownies
In a case that is garnering national attention and tens of thousands of protests, 19-year-old Jacob Lavaro faces life in prison for growing and selling pot-laced brownies. A Texas criminal appeals attorney explains the background of the case and what’s next for Lavoro. Would you like to read about: Court Rules That Jodi Arias May […]
FBI Succeeds in Recovering 168 Children in Sweeping Human Trafficking Operation
In a massive operation known as the Innocence Lost Program, the F.B.I. has been successful in rescuing close to 4,000 children from human trafficking rings. A criminal appeals lawyer explains the background of the latest recovery. Would you like to read about: Kenneth Minor: The Hit Man Hired by the Victim How the F.B.I. Has […]
Law Suit Filed Against Board of County Commissioners in Orange County to Stop Unconstitutional Ballot Calling for reducing mayor Jacobs term of office to two years
Law suit filed against Bill Cowles and board of county commissioners in Orange County, Florida to stop unconstitutional ballot calling for partisan local elections On July 29, 2014, the BCC voted to place the subject Ballot on the November election cycle as a referendum. If the referendum passes during the November 2014 general election, the effect […]
Global Study Yields Surprising Results in Light of Legalization of Cannabis
The controversy surrounding legalization of marijuana isn’t likely to die down anytime soon. As a criminal appeals attorney explains, a new study shows interesting results regarding the use of marijuana and the perception about the risks of smoking it. Who Leads the New Study As a criminal appeals attorney explains, the United Nations has released the results […]