New York Man Charged with Offense Which Isn’t Against the Law With electronic cigarettes — ‘eCigs’ — increasing in popularity, the law just isn’t keeping up, and challenging situations are growing. Despite being referred to as cigarettes, the devices emit nicotine ‘vapor’ instead of smoke. The safety of the devices are still being debated, but […]
READ MOREUSB Broker Gets Off With Time Served
In what can be a cut-throat-world of higher finance, people get greedy as long as the dollars are flowing their way. Once they get caught stealing, everything can become everyman for himself. Recent bid rigging in New York State shows just how quick — and to what lengths — a person might go to save […]
READ MOREHow Technology Can Outpace the Law: Upskirt Photography and Surrogate Moms
In the horse-and-buggy days, when people could go at the breathtaking speed of 4 mph, there was no need for speed limit signs. Then along comes the “horseless carriage” and people are zipping around at almost 20mph. Henry Ford’s baby was a technological leap that passed by outdated laws. With the arrival of the automobile, […]
READ MORERefresher Tips for Criminal Defense Attorneys
Criminal defense attorneys always face an uphill fight when defending clients who have been charged with committed different crimes. If a person has been arrested, the government certainly feels they have good evidence against the accused. While this is taught in first year law school, a reminder is always in order. Here are a few […]
READ MORERaymond felton felony weapons charges new york knicks
New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton has been charged with three offenses under New York law for unlawful possession of a firearm. The most serious is second-degree criminal possession, a felony charge that carries a minimum sentence of three and a half years behind bars. Felton’s charges stem from his estranged wife, Ariane Raymondo-Felton, […]
READ MOREMelissa Arca: Advice on what to tell your children about the Connecticut shooting tragedy
Like everyone else in America right now, I am heartbroken. My heart aches for those innocent lives lost yesterday in Newton, Connecticut. The story is unbelievable. And yet, today, 20 parents are living their worst nightmare. It shakes us all to the core. We feel unsafe and the urge to protect and shield our own […]
READ MOREAuthor Bio – Jerry Nelson
Jerry Nelson is an internationally known photojournalist. Born in America, now based in South America, Jerry turns his camera and pen on social justice issues globally. His blog, Journey America.US, has been called the “intersection of Jerry’s passion for photography and his passion for human rights.” His work has opened the door for him to […]
READ MOREConn. police refuse to enforce new gun laws (3 Updates)
Are Connecticut Police Declining to Enforce Gun Laws Tensions are growing between numerous Connecticut state law enforcement authorities and the politicians in Hartford. Legislators in the “Constitution State” have passed highly restrictive gun control laws along with stricter gun bans and bans on high capacity magazines. Arkady Bukh, New York criminal law expert, reported that […]
READ MOREChina’s cyber Militia
Chinese Cyber Attacks Time is running out for the Obama administration to decide if China is sticking to a September deal to eradicate corporate hacking. During the past several months, American leaders have pushed back against accusations that Beijing has not dialed its hacking apparatus down. The White House insists it will take months to […]
READ MOREMore on AB 259, Salvia, and Uncomfortable Bedfellows
Yesterday I noted the progress of AB 259 — a bill that would criminalize the sale of salvia divinorum to minors — through the California legislature and wondered whether it makes sense to support such a bill as a pragmatic matter. Now one of the reasons for my hesitation becomes evident in a press release […]
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