Criminal

SUPREME COURT RULES THAT SUBSTITUTE TESTIMONY IMPERMISSIBLE IN DUI CASE

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Scott D. Hughes

In the Supreme Court’s 2009 decision in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, the Court ruled that crime laboratory reports are only admissible against criminal defendants at trial if the analyst responsible for creating the report makes himself available for cross-examination and provides testimony. Thus, prosecutors could only introduce lab reports as evidence in a criminal trial if a live witness was available and competent to testify as to the veracity of the statements pursuant to the... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Rife Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

Edward Rife, a tattoo parlor owner in Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty earlier this month to charges including drug trafficking and money laundering. Rife allegedly made significant income from his side business of selling marijuana.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

New "Sexting" Law Passed in NJ

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Timothy S. Farrow

New Jersey teenagers caught texting sexually explicit photos or posting them online could avoid prosecution if Gov. Chris Christie signs a measure passed by the state Senate. The Senate voted 39-0 today to approve the bill. It passed the Assembly in March. The bill targets "sexting," the practice of sending explicit photos by cell phone, email or Internet posts.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

"CAN I LEAVE THE STATE?" AND OTHER ILLINOIS BOND VIOLATIONS

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

When you are released on bond in Illinois, the court imposes certain conditions. For example, you may not leave the state without court permission, and you must make all court appearances. If you break a condition of bond, the court can hold you in jail until your case is over. If you violate your bond, contact an experienced criminal law attorney to assist you.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Boston Mob Boss Captured in Santa Monica

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

In a move that made national headlines, notorious Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger was recently arrested after 16 years of eluding investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) at his apartment in Santa Monica, a beachside suburb of Los Angeles. ... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Understanding Date Rape in Massachusetts

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by John E. DeVito

Sexual violence in its many forms is devastating to those who suffer it, and those accused of it. Sadly, according to the Massachusetts Sexual Violence Plan for years 2009 through 2016, three out of four rapes or sexual assaults involve offenders with a prior relationship to the victim.

What is rape?

Like other forms of abuse, rape involves power and control, rather than love or attraction gone awry. Any rape in Massachusetts involves having sexual or unnatural... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Getting help with criminal charges in Texas

Monday, June 27, 2011 by Bill White

Choosing the best criminal defense counsel is not always easy, especially if you cannot afford to pay for it. The U.S. Constitution provides defendants the right to counsel, but overwhelming caseloads and economic recession have crippled the indigent defense system. If facing criminal charges in Austin or anywhere in Travis and Williamson counties, retaining private defense counsel can make a difference in the outcome of your case.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Legal-Ease: Expunging Your "Youthful Indiscretions"

Thursday, June 23, 2011 by Eric B. Morrell

My goal of this column is to share with you some interesting information and changes in the law that you can apply to your everyday lives. I have been practicing criminal law for more than a decade. I stay updated on all the changes to the law by constantly attending the cutting edge seminars, lectures and conferences. My law firm specializes in Criminal Defense, DWI Defense, Municipal Court and Expungements. My thought is to share with you in this column what I have learned by representing resi... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Understanding the Criminal Justice Process

Thursday, June 23, 2011 by John Paul Brennan

Being arrested and charged with a crime can be extremely scary. What will happen if we are charged, questioned, and brought to trial? Here, an experienced Sacramento criminal defense attorney de-mystifies the criminal justice process by outlining the usual stages.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Under a Microscope : Forensic science and criminal defense in Texas

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 by Bill White

Although it is criticized by law enforcement for its lack of realism, the popular television program CSI: Crime Scene Investigation graphically fictionalizes the practice of forensic criminal science. In everyday life, forensic science in Austin, and throughout Texas, takes a number of forms and is an invaluable tool for both prosecutor and defense attorney, helping prove the guilt—or innocence—of individuals facing criminal charges.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

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