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 […]
READ MOREArkady Bukh Accepting Bitcoins for Payment of Legal Fees
Bitcoins can be used for a multitude of transactions as well as investments. This unique stand-alone popular high tech currency is recognized for its transactional flexibility, easy access and use. Bitcoins are accepted by many businesses worldwide and can now be used by clients of New York criminal defense attorney, Arkady Bukh, to pay for […]
READ MORELennon’s Killer Isn’t Leaving Prison Soon
Mark David Chapman, the killer of former Beatle John Lennon, won’t be traveling anyplace shortly. The 61-year old Chapman was refused release — for the ninth time — Saturday. Although the rationalizing supporting the ruling was not stated; previously the Parole Board has said that letting Chapman out would weaken “respect for the law.” Chapman […]
READ MORECould Social Media Analysis Be the Difference in Winning or Losing Your Next Trial? Strategies to Use Social Media Analysis as a Litigation Tool
The Internet can be an evidentiary goldmine on prospective jurors, opposing parties, opposing counsel, and potential witnesses. Recently trial consultant Amy Singer proclaimed “Social media was the difference between winning and losing” the Casey Anthony trial, legitimizing and raising awareness of the use of social media analysis as a litigation tool. Social media, which began […]
READ MOREA Federal Prosecution of George Zimmerman? Almost No Chance.
The Florida trial of George Zimmerman on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter for the death of Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012, has captured national public and media attention for weeks, and has aroused strong views on both sides. Saturday’s verdict of acquittal in favor Mr. Zimmerman did not bring the closure which some believed it would, and […]
READ MOREFBI’s Classic Divide-and-Conquer Tactics Tried Again in NYC
FBI agents have been visiting individuals in New York City last week to investigate the 2008 bombing of the Times Square military recruitment center. The bomb, which went off at around 3:30 in the morning did not result in any significant damage. There is no specific information related to height, weight, age, sex or race […]
READ MOREJudicial Watch: DOJ Documents reveal Justice Department Organized Trevon Martin Protests
Washington, D.C. – Judicial Watch announced today that has obtained documents in response to local, state, and federal requests revealing that a little-known unit of the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Community Relations Service (CRS), was deployed to Sanford, FL, following the Trayvon Martin shooting to help organize and manage rallies and protests against George Zimmerman. JW filed a Freedom […]
READ MOREPennsylvania judge sentenced to 28 years in prison for selling teens to prisons
Judge Busted in Kids for Cash Scheme When Mark Ciavarella, Jr. was sentenced to twenty-eight years behind bars, he said he was “sorry.” Observers aren’t sure that he was sorry for his actions when landed him in prison. Most believe he was sorry he got caught. A disgraced Pennsylvania judge, Ciavarella had been found guilty […]
READ MOREThe Kelly Surprise: Attorney General Concedes That Amendment of Compassionate Use Act Was Unconstitutional
Surprising news in California medical marijuana law: the California Attorney General has conceded that the legislature’s amendment of the 1996 Compassionate Use Act was unconstitutional, meaning that criminal defendants may soon be able to regain the ability to put on a trial defense under the Compassionate Use Act even if the amount of medical marijuana […]
READ MORECourt Suppresses Evidence in Wecht Case, Leaving Little or Nothing Left
Last Thursday, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, District Judge Sean J. McLaughlin presiding, ruled that the government could not use evidence obtained from two search warrants against former Allegheny County Coroner, Dr. Cyril H. Wecht, as reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The warrants were issued for Dr. Wecht’s pathology laboratory in 2005. Agents seized […]
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