August 2012

California Votes to Limit Juvenile Prison Sentences

August 29, 2012

(US criminal law) In a unanimous vote, the California Supreme Court has ruled that the state must limit prison sentences for juveniles convicted of non-homicide crimes, a declaration that directly reflects pre-existing U.S. criminal law. Their decision was based on facts presented by Graham v. Florida, a 2010 United States Supreme Court case in which […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

Missouri Court Rejects Appeals Of Two Death Row Inmates

August 27, 2012

The Missouri State Supreme Court has rejected the appeals of two death row inmates who claimed that their attorneys had provided ineffective assistance of counsel during their murder trials. In unanimous decisions, the court upheld the convictions and death sentences of Missouri death row convicts Carman Deck and Scott McLaughlin. Carman Deck was convicted of […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

What is the Crime of Embezzlement?

August 16, 2012

(US criminal law) Embezzlement is essentially the crime of misappropriating money that does not belong to you. The crime of embezzlement can occur in virtually any industry and many times goes undetected for weeks, months or even years. In some cases of embezzlement, the crime is not uncovered until an audit of a company’s finances […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

Legal Aid Cuts Expected to Affect Criminal Law

August 16, 2012

The pending Jackson reforms and Legal Aid bill cuts have really caught my attention recently. This is down to the fact that they will affect the personal injury sector a great deal, but it’s interesting to see how other areas of law such family or criminal law will be affected. In the compensation claims industry, […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

Think Twice Before Kidnapping Your Own Child

August 15, 2012

A divorce can lead to several headaches and heartaches, but these terrible times can be magnified when there is a child involved. Divorce often leads to extended ugly custody battles that are definitely not healthy for the child involved. It is important for both parents to follow a court’s orders when it comes to custodial […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

James Holmes charged with murder in Colorado theater shooting

August 14, 2012

This article was contributed by Jenny Kim, client manager of Price Benowitz Criminal Defense. James Eagan Holmes, 24, is the alleged shooter in a horrific slaughter that took place July 20 in an Aurora, Colorado movie theater during a premier showing of “The Dark Knight Rises”. Holmes opened fire with a high-power semi-automatic weapon, a […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

5 Ways to Avoid a DUI Conviction

August 8, 2012

The following is a guest criminal defence blog post outlining ways to avoid a DUI conviction (and yes, number one on the list is indeed don’t drink and drive in the first place!) Most drivers are well aware of the consequences of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. After just one or two […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

Arizona Law H.B. 2036 Which Criminalizes Abortions After 20 Weeks Is Upheld

August 7, 2012

This article was contributed by Jenny Kim. The Arizona Bill H.B. 2036, approved by Governor Brewer on April 12, 2012, has been upheld by a federal court, allowing the state to ban abortions for any fetus past a 20 week gestation period. While the Supreme Court has previously ruled against abortion bans for pregnancies under […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

Advantages of Hiring an Expungement Attorney

August 4, 2012

(Guest post from US writer) A criminal conviction, no matter how minor, can have a long term negative impact on your personal, professional and financial life. In many cases, a skilled expungement attorney can take steps to have your criminal record sealed and expunged. This will protect you from dealing with an old mistake for […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

What You Can Expect if You Drink and Drive and Get Caught Twice in PA

August 4, 2012

If you get caught driving under the influence a second time in the state of Pennsylvania, you can expect much harsher treatment than if it was only your first offense. A 2nd DUI in PA can mean a jail sentence. And, we’re not just talking about a 2nd offense in a few months. They go […]

Read the full criminal blawg post →

← Previous Entries