Vince Megna is the self-proclaimed “King of the Lemon Law” and proved it last week when he won a judgment over Mercedes for $618,000. Megna’s client, Marco Marquez, purchased a Mercedes-Benz 2005 E-Class sedan for just over $56k on the assumption that the car would run properly. It didn’t and had to be repaired almost immediately. […]
READ MOREDo Stand Your Ground laws worsen racial disparities?
Do Stand Your Ground Laws Provoke Racial Disparities Inside The Justice System With some observers believing how Stand Your Ground (SYG) laws warp the nation’s justice system, the discussion isn’t over — by a long shot. In state-jurisdictions where SYG laws are in place, murders are two-timed as apt to be determined “justifiable” as states […]
READ MOREJacksons’ Nightmares Continue
The Jackson family once again proved that they are one of America’s most dysfunctional families. Legal filings and bickering over Michael Jackson’s estate were overshadowed by concern for the children of Michael this week. Katherine Jackson, the late Michael Jackson’s mother, was granted guardianship over the children by the court. In a shocking turn of […]
READ MOREBear Stearns Execs Head for Trial on Wire and Securities Fraud Charges
As is well known, Bear Stearns, one of the largest investment banks in the world, was sold to JP Morgan Chase and effectively ceased to exist in March of 2008, after two Bear Stearns hedge funds invested in collateralized debt obligations—mainly subprime home loans—and once worth approximately $1.6 billion, lost nearly all of their value. […]
READ MOREMedia and Prosecutors Blamed for Rift between Attorney and his Client
tarkady Delay tactics can sometimes get you into a pinch. Judge Kenneth J. King denied a motion by Robert Bashara’s attorneys to be removed from the case. There are several reasons this can happen. Bashara cited his lawyer’s ineffectiveness and blamed the prosecutor and media. Attorney David Griem cites a breakdown in communication as the […]
READ MOREMarket Hotel Shut Down By Cops; Now Trying To Go Legit
Last night, Market Hotel was raided by the NYPD during a routine Saturday night show featuring Smith Westerns, Golden Triangle, Darlings and Big Troubles. The raid apparently consisted of 20 or so cops storming the venue and telling everyone to leave immediately. This is, obviously, a total bummer to pass along, but there might be […]
READ MORETown in Massachusetts Wants to Fine Potty Mouths
Middleborough, Massachusetts wants to fine people who use profanity in public. They would like to make profanity “disorderly conduct”. This got me thinking about the movie Demolition Man where every time someone cursed they were issued a fine. Is this the direction we’re headed? Okay, okay, this is one town in a liberal state, maybe […]
READ MOREHenry ‘Curtis’ Jackson Jr. Executed In Mississippi For Killing 4 Nieces, Nephews
Is Mississippi Safer Because Another Black Man Died? The man lay on his back on the gurney. A portion of the red prison jumpsuit visible above the edge of the sheet which rose and fell with his breathing. Four tubes slithered from the wall and disappeared under the sheet. “Do you have any final words?” […]
READ MOREGeorge Zimmerman and the Presumption of Innocence: Redux
As a NYC Criminal Attorney, I was under the false impression that this would die down after a while, but I forget it is an election year and we still have 24 hour news networks. So, I’ve decided to write this post on the George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin case—mostly, because I’ve found that when […]
READ MORECharles Taylor Trial Sheds Light on War Crimes Proceedings
Editorial pages and op-eds worldwide rightfully commended the trial and conviction of former Liberian President Charles Taylor for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sierra Leone’s civil war. The deterrent effect of this judgment on civilian and military leaders in third-world, traditionally weak countries run by dictators or despots will reverberate. Taylor had […]
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